Archive for Education

Looking for a gentle introduction to the BiS community? Our BiS Playgroup is the perfect way for waitlisted families to connect, explore our learning environment, and meet other future Big Cats. event Details When: Wednesdays during school termTime: 9:15am –...

Cultivating creativity, resilience, and collaboration. At BiS, learning is more than just absorbing information; it’s about exploration, creativity, and hands-on engagement. OMNI week, a biannual event embedded in BiS’s core philosophy, is a testament to this approach. It’s an immersive,...

An article has been doing the rounds on social media recently: 10 questions every parent should ask before enrolling their child. Choosing the right school for your child is a decision that impacts their education, personal growth, and future opportunities....

In a world that often doubts young people’s ability to make sound decisions, last night’s Halloween provided a refreshingly unexpected twist. At one BiS staff member’s doorstep, trick-or-treaters encountered two bowls: one with lollies (candy) and the other, surprisingly, with...

by Jennifer Haynes, Integral Educator, Brisbane Independent School. This article from the Sydney Morning Herald frames a disturbing discussion about the ubiquity of tablets in an early years classroom and asks the question about the wisdom of these changes in primary schools....

by Jennifer Haynes, Integral Educator, Brisbane Independent School. Recently our local Western Suburbs community has been in the news with a story of how our State education system responds to student non-compliance, raising a question about the relevance of detention...