A Flying Start for Queensland Children

Murrumba State Secondary College the first to pilot Year 7

Murrumba State Secondary College opened on 23 January 2012, making history as the first state school to pilot Year 7 in high school.

Find out more about the Year 7 pilot program

For parents and carers

A new website has been launched for the parents and carers of Queensland students, including information about state schooling and resources to help your child with their learning.

A Flying Start for Queensland children

Our education system is changing for the better. The White Paper - A Flying Start for Queensland Children outlines the major reforms that will impact the future of education in Queensland.

Getting ready for school

Participation in a quality early childhood education program will ensure that every Queensland child receives a flying start to learning and life.

Find out more about the reforms for early childhood education >

Year 7 joins high school in 2015

In 2015, Year 7 will become the first year of high school in Queensland.

Find out more about how students, families and schools will be affected by this change >