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NAIDOC Week – What is it and why it matters

In the first week of July each year, National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to

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National Reconciliation Week: Be Brave. Make Change.

National Reconciliation Week is a reminder for all Australians to contribute to achieving reconciliation for our first nation’s people in Australia, prompting all of us to learn about our shared histories and cultures. The week always runs from 27 May to 3 June as it coincides with two significant milestones

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The BUSY Schools Salisbury Turns One!

The room was bursting with sounds of cheerful laughter, lively conversation and party horns being blown with uninterrupted zeal, as students and teachers gathered to celebrate the first birthday of the school. The BUSY Schools Salisbury campus opened on May 19th of 2021, with just 11, Year 11 students. Almost

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Adarlia has big plans for her future!

The past few years have been particularly disruptive for school students across the country (no thanks global pandemic!). For Adarlia this was even more so because, on top of trying to learn via distance education, being pregnant and battling severe morning sickness saw her in hospital 2-3 days per week

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BUSY Schools set to open fourth campus in Coolangatta

Queensland’s answer to alternative education for disengaged youth, The BUSY Schools, will open its fourth campus in Coolangatta at the Gold Coast this April following the success of campuses opened in Cairns, Shailer Park and Salisbury in 2020 and 2021. The opening of the Coolangatta campus will meet the growing

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The BUSY Schools Prepare for another Successful School Year 2022

It’s a new year, which means our teaching staff are working hard to plan for the year ahead, our students are enjoying their last few days of holidays before getting ready to return to school, and their parents are making sure they have everything they need for the school year.

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Year 11 Students at Shailer Park Celebrate 2021 Achievements

The BUSY Schools Shailer Park recently hosted their Year 11 Awards Ceremony where families and friends gathered to watch the students receive awards for their efforts throughout the year, chosen by Principal, Shane Blood and his team. Presenting the awards were Members of The BUSY Schools Board, including Jason Sessarago,

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BUSY Schools Salisbury Ends the School Year with Awards Ceremony

After opening its doors just six months ago, The BUSY Schools Salisbury has successfully completed its very first school year and recently hosted the Year 11 Awards Ceremony where families and friends gathered to watch the students receive awards chosen by their teachers and Principal, Toni Banfield. The student who

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Building Confidence and Secure Futures for Students

Thanks to the support and guidance of staff at BUSY Schools Salisbury, a group of Year 11 students are building more than just their career pathways, as they work towards completing a Certificate I in Construction.  The course is delivered through Skill360, a Registered Training Organisation and also a part

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New Salisbury campus gets BUSY building bridges

Education Minister Grace Grace today congratulated ‘The BUSY Schools’ on the opening of their new school campus in Salisbury, Brisbane, at the location where parts of Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge were once built. “This new special assistance school is building bridges of a different kind today, creating engaging pathways between

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4 Reasons to do a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship

Want to get ahead of the pack? Here’s why a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship is a really smart move. You are effectively in part-time employment and get to ‘earn while you learn’ A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship means that for approximate 7.5 hours a week, you are employed and at

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Emmanuel’s Career Pathway is Electrifying Thanks to BUSY Schools

Born and bred in Australia, yet proud of his multicultural background, Emmanuel is a Year 11 student who is now excelling in his schooling and career pathway, thanks to the assistance received from The BUSY Schools team at Salisbury. Emmanuel sadly experienced bullying at his previous schools before coming to

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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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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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