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Australian News

HOOPS4SCHOOLS Takes Centre Court for Student Success

To create positive change in education, HOOPS4SCHOOLS announces its launch for August 2024. HOOPS4SCHOOLS represents a shift towards transforming lives through education, inspired by the belief that education, training, and employment are important forces of change.  The ethos of HOOPS4SCHOOLS is inspired by the quote from Helen Keller, “Alone we

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Australian News

Meet Our Cleveland Campus Principal

Meet Andrew Cavanagh, Cleveland Campus Principal Empathy in Education – Inside The BUSY School’s Visionary Approach Amongst the growing campuses of The BUSY School lies a visionary leader who has created a sanctuary where students are not just educated, but understood, embraced, and empowered. At the helm of this transformative

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Australian News

From Bullied to Brilliance

Lillie Haigh, a Year 12 student at The BUSY School Cleveland Campus, has defied the odds and transformed her schooling experience from one of despair to triumph. Lillie shared her inspiring story of overcoming a history of being bullied throughout her schooling which resulted in disengagement from her education. Since

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Australian News

Empowering Youth Against Domestic Violence

As Queensland reaffirms its commitment to combat domestic and family violence, The BUSY School proudly stands alongside, dedicated to equipping young people with the tools to recognise and address toxic relationships. Across all eight campuses statewide, The BUSY School team continues to make significant strides in educating youth about the

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Australian News

SEE Group Continues Support in 2024

The BUSY School proudly announces the continuation of its partnership with SEE Group in 2024, marking a significant milestone in our joint mission to uplift disengaged youth.  Renowned for its unwavering commitment to community welfare and excellence in job training, SEE Group reaffirms its dedication by making another significant financial

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Australian News

Building Futures Project Supporting Future Builders!

Two budding tradies and students at The BUSY School’s newly opened Ipswich campus, Zac and Tyler have been given an opportunity to start their career path into construction, thanks to the Apprenticeships QLD (AQ) Building Futures Project. The BUSY Group is a proud supporter of Apprenticeships QLD and the Building

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Australian News

Addressing the Alarming Rates of School Attendance

This month, The BUSY School was saddened by the trends in school attendance reported in the Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) Growing up in Queensland Report 2024. Key findings from the report revealed a significant decline in regular school attendance and completion rates across Queensland.   Queensland was listed towards

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Australian News

von Bibra Driving Positive Change

The BUSY School is proud to announce the continued support and generous sponsorship from von Bibra Auto Group. The BUSY School is proud to announce the continued support and generous sponsorship from von Bibra Auto Group, a commitment that demonstrates their dedication to transforming the lives of disengaged students in

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Australian News

The BUSY School ‘NO LIMITS – Careers Expo’ 2024

Held today at The BUSY School Coolangatta Campus, the NO LIMITS – Careers Expo offered The BUSY School students in the South-East Queensland region the opportunity to explore career pathways to support their future success. With interactive workshops and a range of industry employers, education facilities and training organisations exhibiting,

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Australian News

Join the Movement to Re-engage Youth

At The BUSY School, our mission is to address a critical issue affecting our country: 20% of senior school students are currently disengaged or at risk of disengagement from mainstream education. That’s one in five young people! We exist to close the disengagement gap by providing alternative learning to students

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Australian News

Engage for Change!

This March we are proud to announce the release of our monthly ‘Engage for Change’ Newsletter, designed to share the impact we’ve made, share inspiring success stories, and provide valuable insights into our charitable corporate partnerships and donation endeavours. As a registered charity and recognised Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) with

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Australian News

WorkwearHub Extend Commitment to Empower The BUSY School Students

The BUSY School is thrilled to announce the extension of its official partnership with WorkwearHub into 2024. This collaboration, now entering its next phase, solidifies a shared commitment to empower BUSY School students pursuing trades, apprenticeships, and traineeships by providing essential safety equipment through WorkwearHub.  This ongoing partnership reflects The

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NZ News

Introducing Moana Va’aelua – Foundation Principal, Auckland Campus

In 2025, The BUSY School is excited to open its first New Zealand campus, located in Auckland. Now welcoming enrolment enquiries and booking campus tours for parents, prospective students and educational stakeholders. Offering an alternative education model for high school students in years 11 and 12 who are struggling or

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NZ News

The BUSY School announces new campus in Auckland

The BUSY School, part of not-for-profit organisation The BUSY Group, is excited to announce the approval of a charter school in Auckland, set to open in early February 2025. The new campus will provide young people with an alternative to traditional schooling, re-engaging students who have struggled in mainstream settings.

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