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# Brisbane Independent School

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## Posts

- [News & Events](https://bis.qld.edu.au/news-events/) - Access our archives of articles covering developmental education, BIS philosophy exploration, media releases and upcoming public events.
- [Open Day 2025](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2025/02/12/2728/) - We are pleased to announce that the BiS Open Day has been rescheduled to: Date: Saturday, 10th MayTime: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMLocation: 2447 Moggill Road, Pinjarra Hills We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to stay safe during this time. We look forward to welcoming you on the new date for a wonderful
- [Healthy Minds Leads to Life Success](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2015/10/03/healthy-minds-leads-to-life-success/) - When people view the BIS curriculum and see the depth of inner work we do with the children there is a tendency to make the assumption that our focus on wellbeing is a stand-alone goal, unconnected to academic outcomes. This assumption doesn’t tell the full story of what we aim for at BIS. We teach
- [First Name Basis](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2018/07/22/first-name-basis/) - Call me Jen. Why we use first names at BIS. First names for teachers and staff have been a constant at Brisbane Independent School for 50 years. Lately there is discussion in primary schools from greater Brisbane, to wider Queensland, as to whether first names in the school provides better outcomes for students. At BIS
- [Mindfulness at BIS](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2018/07/22/mindfulness-at-bis/) - Self-Awareness and Self-Management are just a couple of the skills students learn and develop at BIS as they explore their emotional and social capabilities. One of the ways they do this is through the practice of yoga. Increasingly awareness has been growing about the benefits of yoga, breath awareness and mindfulness activities for our overall
- [Keeping the Digital Divide in Perspective](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2019/07/22/keeping-the-digital-divide-in-perspective/) - 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 ab...
- [Transferring Students Tour](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2024/08/06/transferring-students-tour-2/) - Explore Transfer Opportunities at BiS Book Your Tour Today Are you considering transferring your child to BiS? Our exclusive transferring student tours provide a unique chance to discover why we are known as the Oldest Independent Progressive Community School in Australia. Join us for a personalized tour of our picturesque, leafy campus and explore: Classrooms
- [Explore Transfer Opportunities at BiS: Book Your Tour Today](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2024/08/06/explore-transfer-opportunities-at-bis-book-your-tour-today-2/) - Explore Transfer Opportunities at BiS Book Your Tour Today Are you considering transferring your child to BiS? Our exclusive transferring student tours provide a unique chance to discover why we are known as the Oldest Independent Progressive School in Australia. Join us for a personalized tour of our picturesque, leafy campus and explore: Classrooms in
- [Transferring Students Tour](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2024/08/06/transferring-students-tour-4/) - Explore Transfer Opportunities at BiS Book Your Tour Today Are you considering transferring your child to BiS? Our exclusive transferring student tours provide a unique chance to discover why we are known as the Oldest Independent Progressive Community School in Australia. Join us for a personalized tour of our picturesque, leafy campus and explore: Classrooms
- [Explore Transfer Opportunities at BiS: Book Your Tour Today](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2024/08/06/2587/) - Explore Transfer Opportunities at BiS Book Your Tour Today Are you considering transferring your child to BiS? Our exclusive transferring student tours provide a unique chance to discover why we are known as the Oldest Independent Progressive Community School in Australia. Join us for a personalized tour of our picturesque, leafy campus and explore: Classrooms
- [OMNI week](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2025/03/21/omni-week/) - 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, week-long adventure in science, materials, and technology that fosters self-directed learning, problem-solving, and teamwork among
- [Playgroup](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2025/03/28/playgroup/) - 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 – 10:45amWhere: Brisbane Independent School, Playgroup AreaWho: For families currently on the BiS waitlist Hosted by
- [BiStow Day](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2025/05/23/bistow-day/) - Every moment at BiS — from messy play to quiet reading corners — is shaped by care, connection, and curiosity. On BiStow Day, we invite our entire BiS community to give a little and BiStow a lot. We’re aiming to raise $100,000 to support critical upgrades like car parks, plumbing, OSHC spaces, and staff areas
- [Come and See Morning Tea - Future Prep Tour](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2025/06/12/come-and-see-morning-tea-future-prep-tour/) - Experience BiS in Action Join our Morning Tea! Discover the vibrant learning environment at Brisbane Independent School during a typical school day. Join us for a relaxed morning tea where you can observe our classrooms in action, meet our dedicated educators, and experience the unique community spirit that defines BiS. This is an excellent opportunity
- [The science of learning](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2025/04/04/the-science-of-learning/) - The science of learning
- [Come and See Morning Tea - Future Prep Tour](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2025/10/20/come-and-see-morning-tea-future-prep-tour-2/) - Experience BiS in Action Join our Morning Tea! Discover the vibrant learning environment at Brisbane Independent School during a typical school day. Join us for a relaxed morning tea where you can observe our classrooms in action, meet our dedicated educators, and experience the unique community spirit that defines BiS. This is an excellent opportunity
- [Come and See Morning Tea - Future Prep Tour 10 June](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2026/05/22/come-and-see-morning-tea-future-prep-tour-10-june/) - Experience BiS in Action Join our Morning Tea! Discover the vibrant learning environment at Brisbane Independent School during a typical school day. Join us for a relaxed morning tea where you can observe our classrooms in action, meet our dedicated educators, and experience the unique community spirit that defines BiS. This is an excellent opportunity
- [Come and See Morning Tea - Future Prep Tour 4 June](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2026/05/22/come-and-see-morning-tea-future-prep-tour-4-june/) - Experience BiS in Action Join our Morning Tea! Discover the vibrant learning environment at Brisbane Independent School during a typical school day. Join us for a relaxed morning tea where you can observe our classrooms in action, meet our dedicated educators, and experience the unique community spirit that defines BiS. This is an excellent opportunity
- [Open Day 2026](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2026/01/07/open-day-2026/) - What to expect Come and experience the vibrant BiS community at our Open Day! Whether you're making decisions about your child's primary education, are a curious student or an alumni looking to reconnect, we have something for everyone! Guided school tours – Explore our dynamic learning spaces Kids’ activities – Fun for the
- [Self Directed Learning: Film Lab at BiS](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2026/05/27/self-directed-learning-film-lab-at-bis/) - Film is one of the most powerful storytelling tools in modern life. From entertainment and advertising to education and social media, young people are constantly surrounded by visual media. At BiS, Film Lab OMNI gives students the opportunity to move beyond simply consuming content and instead becoming thoughtful creative directors of film. Through the Film
- [Honouring 50 Years of NAIDOC Week at BiS](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2025/07/16/honouring-50-years-of-naidoc-week-at-bis/) - This week marks an important moment of reflection at BIS as we return from school holidays and join in celebrating the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week. While the national week ran from 6–13 July, we are continuing the spirit of recognition, learning, and solidarity throughout this week on campus. To mark the occasion, our BIS
- [Explore Transfer Opportunities at BiS: Book Your Tour Today](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2024/08/06/explore-transfer-opportunities-at-bis-book-your-tour-today/) - Explore Transfer Opportunities at BiS Book Your Tour Today Are you considering transferring your child to BiS? Our exclusive transferring student tours provide a unique chance to discover why we are known as the Oldest Independent Progressive Community School in Australia. Join us for a personalized tour of our picturesque, leafy campus and explore: Classrooms
- [Transferring Students Tour](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2024/08/06/2592/) - Explore Transfer Opportunities at BiS Book Your Tour Today Are you considering transferring your child to BiS? Our exclusive transferring student tours provide a unique chance to discover why we are known as the Oldest Independent Progressive Community School in Australia. Join us for a personalized tour of our picturesque, leafy campus and explore: Classrooms
- [Transferring Students Tour](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2024/08/06/transferring-students-tour-3/) - Explore Transfer Opportunities at BiS Book Your Tour Today Are you considering transferring your child to BiS? Our exclusive transferring student tours provide a unique chance to discover why we are known as the Oldest Independent Progressive Community School in Australia. Join us for a personalized tour of our picturesque, leafy campus and explore: Classrooms
- [Transferring Students Tour](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2024/08/06/transferring-students-tour/) - Explore Transfer Opportunities at BiS Book Your Tour Today Are you considering transferring your child to BiS? Our exclusive transferring student tours provide a unique chance to discover why we are known as the Oldest Independent Progressive Community School in Australia. Join us for a personalized tour of our picturesque, leafy campus and explore: Classrooms
- [Explore Transfer Opportunities at BiS: Book Your Tour Today](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2024/08/06/transferring-student-tour/) - Explore Transfer Opportunities at BiS Book Your Tour Today Are you considering transferring your child to BiS? Our exclusive transferring student tours provide a unique chance to discover why we are known as the Oldest Independent Progressive Community School in Australia. Join us for a personalized tour of our picturesque, leafy campus and explore: Classrooms
- [Bistopia: A vision for real world learning](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2025/06/09/bistopia-a-vision-for-real-world-learning/) - What is BiStopia? BiStopia is Brisbane Independent School’s (BiS) twice-yearly student-led micro-society where learners collaboratively build a functioning world from scratch. It’s a vibrant living classroom where students engage in governance, economics, ethics and social systems—all designed and run by them. In week 6 of Terms 2 and 4, the school transforms into this immersive
- [10 questions with BiS Principal Lochie](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2025/01/24/10-questions-with-bis-principal-lochie/) - 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. To provide clarity and transparency, BiS Principal Lochie has shared how BiS addresses some of 10 questions every parent should ask the principal.
- [Trivia Night](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2025/04/17/trivia-night/) - Our much-loved BiS Trivia Night is back – and if you missed it last year, you definitely heard about it. This is your chance to get in on the fun! Join BiS parents from the past, present and future for a relaxed, laughter-filled evening of trivia and community connection. Date: Saturday 7 June Time: From
- [Self-directed learning](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2025/05/06/self-directed-learning/) - Self-directed learning: Building confidence, curiosity and lifelong skills at BIS In today’s rapidly changing world, the ability to direct one’s own learning is more important than ever. At BiS, self-directed learning (SDL) is not just a concept—it is embedded in our pedagogy, shaping how our students approach challenges, acquire new skills and build confidence in
- [Kids Choose Carrots Over Candy on Halloween – See What Happened When They Got the Freedom to Decide!](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2024/11/01/kids-surprised-everyone-on-halloween-heres-what-happened-when-they-had-the-freedom-to-choose/) - Discover how empowering student choice at BiS fosters independence, resilience and balanced decision-making through programs like OMNI, BIStopia & Study of Self
- [World Teachers' Day 2024: How to Honour Educators and Support Their Well-being](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2024/10/25/world-teachers-day-honouring-educators-and-supporting-their-well-being/) - Celebrate World Teachers' Day! Discover how BIS prioritises teacher well-being and how students and families can show support with meaningful gestures. Learn more today!
- [2024 Open Day](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2024/04/23/2024-open-day/) - Come and see the difference Many locals drive past the Brisbane Independent School driveway every day on Moggill Road. “If you have found yourself zooming past the sign on Moggill Road and always wondered what’s inside, pop on in and explore the campus yourself!” says Principal Lachlyn Bowie. This 18th of May the school is
- [Back 2 BIS](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2023/03/28/back-2-bis/) - Join us to celebrate our alumni, former board members and of course 55 years of BIS! We will officially opening our new building, STEAM lab and refurbished classrooms. Our BIS cinema will be showing movies from the past which have recently been converted, so if you want to see where we are now and where
- [Open Day](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2023/03/28/open-day/) - Fancy coming along for sticky beak? Find out what the next era of BIS looks like whilst enjoying some of the fun activities and great food!
- [International Day of Education](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2023/01/24/international-day-of-education/) - Today is Unesco's International Day of Education and in 2023 we are proud to be celebrating 55 years of progressive, child centered education. We thought we might celebrate this year with a trip through the archives, starting off with this article from 1979. Some things have changed, but finding and supporting each individual child's learning
- [Community Connection Day](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2022/06/06/community-connection-day/) - Come and join us for a day of fun and exploration around BIS. Learn what makes us unique all whilst hitting the playground and the foodtrucks.
- [BIS Feature on the Today Show!](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2022/05/24/how-one-brisbane-school-reached-zero-covid-19-transmissions/) - Science-loving dads create method to protect students and teachers from coronavirus infection in the class. Brisbane Independent School appeared on Channel 9...
- [BIS Students Win "Spirit of Opti-Minds" Award](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2015/10/03/bis-students-win-spirit-of-opti-minds-award/) - On 23 August 2015, six Brisbane Independent School (BIS) students competed in a team challenge at the annual Brisbane West Opti-MINDS challenge along with more than 20 other schools at St Peter’s Lutheran College and were awarded the “Spirit of Opti-MINDS” award. The Opti-MINDS Creative Sustainability Challenge is an inclusive team challenge which EMPOWERS participants
- [How BIS prevented outbreaks of COVID-19, despite Omicron wave [via ABC News]](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2022/04/01/how-bis-prevented-outbreaks-of-covid-19-despite-omicron-wave-via-abc-news/) - As a testament to BIS' commitment to clean air classrooms, ABC News this morning published an amazing article detailing the work completed by the community...
- [Detention and Time-out are strategies to change in behaviour management](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2018/10/05/detention-and-time-out-are-strategies-to-change-in-behaviour-management/) - 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 and “time-out” as a way to change behaviour in school age children. Detention has a
- [BIS Teachers setting a “Gold Standard” for teaching](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2015/10/03/bis-teachers-setting-a-gold-standard-for-teaching/) - BIS teachers work with Independent Schools Queensland to develop research programs harnessing classroom practice to improve student self-development outcomes...
- [A response to the latest Gonski Review](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2018/04/30/a-response-to-the-latest-gonski-review/) - by Jennifer Haynes, Integral Educator at Brisbane Independent School I write this with the hope and belief that today heralds the beginning of a new era in Australian Education. The latest Gonski report “Through Growth to Achievement” demands a radical overhaul to improve the education system in our country; echoing a call we have been
- [Growing into ourselves](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2017/01/22/growing-into-ourselves/) - Over the past 5 years BIS has been going through some amazing growth. There is an obvious need in the community for a school that both encourages intellectual excitement as well as allowing the social and emotional needs of the child to flourish through an exploratory learning framework. Growing into our Expedition Our five year
- [Pet Day 2022](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2022/03/08/pet-day-2022/) - Pet Day is a BIS tradition that is designed to help your child share their home with school. Your child will be asked to share something about their pet, if you can help them prepare beforehand with a few responses to these questions: What is your pet’s name? What type of animal is it? How
- [Homework, a habit worth challenging!](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2018/10/05/homework-a-habit-worth-challenging/) - It may seem simplistic to say that the problem with the concept of homework is that it comes directly from the notion of learning as ‘work’; but this is a notion that we believe our lifelong learners of today simply don’t need. At BIS we are about loving learning, whether at school or at home,
- [BIS farewells past Principal, Teacher and parent Carole Corness](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2018/08/16/bis-farewells-past-principal-teacher-and-parent-carole-corness/) - One of our current BIS families unexpectedly lost a dear loved one last month, who was also a very special part of the history of the school. Carole Corness was mother to Jonathan, who attended BIS in the 80s and was a teacher aide at the school in the 90s, Mother-in Law to Selena and
- [BIS awarded Capital Grant funding for major works](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2018/04/30/bis-awarded-capital-grant-funding-for-major-works/) - In late 2017 BIS was awarded a capital grant from the Education Department to commence major works at the school. We caught up with current Board Chair, Jodie Jetann to find out more about the process and the projected works. Hi Jodie, could you explain what the Capital Grant is? The Australian and State Government
- [What does “Education” mean to Australians?](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2018/04/30/what-does-education-mean-to-australians/) - By Principal Jennifer Haynes I was listening to an interesting discussion on “The Minefield” on Radio National today, discussing the purpose of education in our country and it made me think about our obsession with finding an answer to this question, outside of Australia. I am waiting with trepidation for the day the Australian government decides to implement
- [Loving what your body can do!](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2016/10/23/loving-what-your-body-can-do/) - At BIS we know that a child’s love of both their body and mind is what keeps them active in the world. You would think this was a simple goal but school sports often tell kids that failure to be the best means that their physical self is not okay. They lose confidence to be
- [Prep Classrooms should be about Joy](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2016/08/05/prep-classrooms-should-be-about-joy/) - With concerned parents seeing a drop in their young children’s enthusiasm for schooling and a spike in anxiety, the internet is abuzz with the question, “Is formal schooling stressing out our Prep children?” This concern has led to a study by the Queensland Government investigating the age appropriateness of the curriculum and pedagogy that mainstream
- [Honouring a new BIS Lifemember](https://bis.qld.edu.au/2015/10/03/honouring-a-new-bis-lifemember/) - Every year BIS, as an Incorporated Association, has an AGM. It is always a great opportunity to celebrate our growth and elect Life Members, awarded to people who have gone far beyond the normal “Call of Duty”. This AGM had both the celebration of electing Chairperson Maelle Farquhar as a life member and the sadness

## Pages

- [Brisbane Independent School](https://bis.qld.edu.au/) - At Brisbane Independent School our mission is to nurture, develop and trust our students' innate love of learning, to produce graduates who are respectful...
- [Scholarships](https://bis.qld.edu.au/enrol/scholarships/) - BIS has a rich history of scholarships for students including Indigenous Scholarships and Self Directed Scholarships. See available scholarships now.
- [Our Teaching Teams](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-teams/our-teaching-teams/) - Our teaching staff are a passionate group of education professionals who deliver standards of excellence required of a Lead Teacher. BIS teachers are co-creators of our curriculum and work alongside the Principal in creating the richly integrated policies and guidelines.
- [Pet Day](https://bis.qld.edu.au/community/community-portal/school-events/pet-day/) - In term 1 we have a number of days designed to draw your child closer to BIS and connect home to school. Pet Day is one such day. By sharing such an important part of their life, this focus helps your child with opportunities to practice public speaking, asking and answering questions and sharing with
- [Book Week](https://bis.qld.edu.au/community/community-portal/school-events/book-week/) - Book Character Dress-Up Students can dress-up as their favourite character from a book. Bring the book in so we can share the stories together and discuss why we like that character so much (Ensure the teacher and your child know that this book is separate to the Books to be Swapped). As always with these
- [Enrolment Process](https://bis.qld.edu.au/enrol/enrolment-process/) - Step 1 – Read about BIS on the website. Step 2 – Book in for a tour with the Enrolments Officer, who will show you and your children around BIS during class time, so that you get a real feel for what BIS is like. At this tour, you’ll be given a prospectus pack with
- [Book a Tour](https://bis.qld.edu.au/enrol/book-a-tour/) - Deciding to enrol at any primary school is a big step for your family. We like to get to know you, and you us, before you make your final decision. Book by phone or book online Brisbane Independent School offers private tours for families interested in taking a closer look at BIS. Our Enrolments
- [Exploration Zones](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-curriculum/exploration-zones/) - The physical space of Brisbane Independent School is divided into Basecamps, designed for direct instruction, whole class discussions and small group learning, and Exploring spaces, designed to stimulate students to find out how and why things work the way they do. We have so many exploration zones around the school, from the meditation Stupa to
- [OMNI](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-curriculum/omni/) - OMNI adventures are projects that students select to do from their own interests within a theme. The underpinning goal of these adventures is to build self direction and self efficacy in students by combining their skill building with their own passions. ALL students at BIS are involved in this incredible learning experience in two different
- [BIStopia](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-curriculum/bistopia/) - BIStopia is a long standing BIS tradition that we have developed into a detailed process that can supply many rich learning experiences from across our framework perspectives. This is a week long exploration, once per semester, where we turn into a thriving economy under a political system. It has two parts that interlock: Entrepreneurship Leadership
- [Work With Us](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-teams/work-with-us/) - It takes a passionate and driven educator to work at BIS. BIS has a unique curriculum with outcomes that other schools strive for - Come and watch what we do! Very occasionally positions become available, and when they do we will advertise on this website, our social media, and relevant job sites. We are currently
- [Our Community Teams](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-teams/our-community-teams/) - Families are encouraged to volunteer at BIS and all their contributions are valued whether big or small - from weeding in the garden to managing a team of other parents to get a project off the ground! Over the years, as one-parent working families have become less common and as parent time has been spread
- [Our Teams](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-teams/) - Courageous Learning sits at the core of our values and is enacted by all of us at Brisbane Independent School. Together everyone in our community learns courageously from a continuum of members spanning our Board and Teaching Team, to parents and the youngest sibling who plays in our sandpit. Research shows that strong parent and
- [Our Classrooms](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-classrooms/) - Our classrooms are multi-age spaces where relationships are built over time. Students are in one classroom for a number of years and all students grow to be leaders in the room. Each Basecamp has different teaching and learning types that best suit the age and developmental stage of the children in it - early years(Prep-Year
- [Community](https://bis.qld.edu.au/community/) - The community section of the Brisbane Independent School website is designed to provide a wealth of resources to both our parent community, and the public. We hold regular events and workshops via Zoom which are free to current community members, and members of the public are encouraged to join for a small fee. Parents and
- [Extracurricular Opportunities](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-curriculum/extracurricular-opportunities/) - There are so many wonderful parts of the Brisbane Independent School curriculum, and BIS engages other contractors to support our extracurricular activities...
- [Community Portal](https://bis.qld.edu.au/community/community-portal/) - The Community Portal allows BIS Parents and Guardians to keep up to date with the latest documents, policies, procedures, videos and events at BIS. To access the majority of the content in the Community Resource Centre, ensure you are logged into the google account you gave the school.
- [BISy Kids OSHC](https://bis.qld.edu.au/community/bisy-kids-oshc/) - Operated by BiS for BiS students, BiSy Kids out of hours school care offers students a consistent experience. BiSy kids is located within the leafy, beautiful grounds of the Brisbane Independent School, a 15 minute drive west from Brisbane City. BiSy kids offers before and after school care, and extends to Student Free Days and
- [Future Families Playgroup](https://bis.qld.edu.au/community/future-families-playgroup/) - There's more to explore at BIS and just because you're not ready to start 'big' school, doesn't mean we won't see you until you are ready to start! Come and adventure through the playgrounds, experience hands on the leafy, green spaces and get to know your community. BIS holds a closed weekly playgroup for current
- [Our History](https://bis.qld.edu.au/about-brisbane-independent-school/our-history/) - Brisbane Independent School was established in a church hall in St Lucia in 1968. The founders were a group of lecturers and professionals who wanted more for their children’s education than could be found in any school available in Brisbane at the time. Flyers were put around UQ and meetings held at people’s homes. The
- [Our Philosophy](https://bis.qld.edu.au/about-brisbane-independent-school/our-philosophy/) - BIS follows a developmental approach to teaching and learning based in Integral Theory. Simply put this means we look at the child's own development and learning journey with a range of measures that helps us tailor learning to their needs. The particular unique aspect of this process is that all adults at BIS are involved
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://bis.qld.edu.au/about-brisbane-independent-school/frequently-asked-questions/) - Here you will find some of the questions most frequently asked of Brisbane Independent School by parents and guardians who are searching for the right primary school for their children.
- [Annual Reports](https://bis.qld.edu.au/about-brisbane-independent-school/annual-reports/) - In the interests of transparency, and to give community businesses and individuals confidence in partnering with BIS, here you will find our most recent annual reports are available for download.
- [Testimonials](https://bis.qld.edu.au/about-brisbane-independent-school/testimonials/) - BIS has a host of past students who we maintain a relationship with either as guest speakers or through testimonials and interviews. Our students follow varied and exciting lives as their early learning experiences focused on helping them develop a balance between high achievement and life fulfillments; they are doctors, writers, engineers, psychologists, artists, programmers,
- [About Us](https://bis.qld.edu.au/about-brisbane-independent-school/) - Brisbane Independent School’s mission is to nurture, develop and trust our students' love of learning to produce respectful, confident, competent graduates...
- [Enrol at BIS](https://bis.qld.edu.au/enrol/) - Enrolling at Brisbane Independent School is a big step. We like to get to know you, and you us, before you make your final decision. Because we are such a small school with up to 15 prep places available each year it is essential that you organise to put your child onto the waitlist as
- [Expedition Curriculum](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-curriculum/expedition-curriculum/) - At BIS we run an innovative custom designed curriculum, perfectly uniting all elements of learning. We call it "The Expedition". The Expedition Curriculum is designed to stimulate a sense of powerful exploration for the learners at BIS and build in them a deep confidence in how to learn to achieve their goals. The term 'Expedition'
- [Our Curriculum](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-curriculum/) - Brisbane Independent School implements the Australian Curriculum, developed to better connect with the needs of learners as well as the adults who work with them. The Expedition Curriculum is designed to stimulate a sense of powerful exploration for the learners at BIS and build in them a deep confidence in how to learn to achieve
- [Our Student Teams](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-teams/our-student-teams/) - BIS kids learn from a very early age about how rules and consequences impact on them and develop skills in facilitating conflict resolutions. During their senior years they begin to inspire younger students through a leadership approach aimed at healing rifts and building community. Our Student Leadership team is made up of the Dolphins students,
- [Our Board](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-teams/our-board/) - The Brisbane Independent School Board manages the school. They take responsibility for the strategic planning for the school, annual budgeting and managing the implementation of the strategic plan. The Board delegates the operational management of the strategic plan objectives to the Principal who works with the Staff, Student Leaders and Parent Teams. At each level
- [The BIS Village - Parents Group](https://bis.qld.edu.au/community/community-portal/teams/) - At BIS we believe in the saying "It takes a village to raise a child". We would love for you to be part of that village and everyone who chooses to volunteer helps keep BIS humming. The BIS Village is our parent and community group - a flexible, welcoming space where families contribute in ways
- [Community Learning](https://bis.qld.edu.au/community/community-learning/) - We run regular events about the BIS Philosophy and Developmental Education, free for community members and available to members of the public for a fee. Register below and you'll be alerted any time we have a workshop coming up. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
- [Fees Schedule](https://bis.qld.edu.au/enrol/fees-schedule/) - Our Fees and Charges are reflective of our small class sizes and high teaching staff to student ratio that we have at BIS. Each of our classrooms has a dedicated and highly trained teacher at the helm (sometimes two). Full time dedicated and enthusiastic teacher aides are employed in every classroom as well. This level
- [Community Resource Centre](https://bis.qld.edu.au/community/community-portal/community-resource-centre/) - The Community Resource Centre links to all the downloads you might need as a BIS parent, and allows BIS to share information. Almost everything is stored in the BIS Google Drive. As a BIS Parent / Guardian, your google authenticated email address will be added to the corresponding access. If you click on any of
- [Our Values](https://bis.qld.edu.au/about-brisbane-independent-school/our-values/) - The BIS Values sit as the principles that will deliver our Mission and will always sit at the heart of the school. The Values form the core of decision-making..
- [Clean Air Classrooms at BIS](https://bis.qld.edu.au/about-brisbane-independent-school/clean-air-classrooms-at-bis/) - We have ensured our classrooms are “Clean Air” safe for children and the BIS community as part of the BIS COVID-19 response.
- [Curriculum Sports Programs](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-curriculum/curriculum-sports-programs/) - BIS has a different approach to sport than traditional education systems. Predominantly, BIS uses Tai Chi (Big Cats - Dolphins) and Jujitsu (Kestrels to Dolphins) to allow kids to develop a great understanding of their own bodies and fine and gross motor skills.
- [Sleep Over](https://bis.qld.edu.au/community/community-portal/school-events/sleep-over/) - Each year we have a fabulous time sleeping over at the school. The purpose of the sleepover is to: build group harmony and to allow the kids to make some decisions together to build independence to learn to prepare food and wash up The Big Cats and Kestrels have a late night. Check below for
- [BIS Olympics](https://bis.qld.edu.au/community/community-portal/school-events/bis-olympics/) - The BIS Olympics is a gorgeous day to explore competition, personal bests and the joy of "giving it a go". The day is multi age, with lots of the events with mixed age teams, is focused on courage and participating rather than "winning". We have optional competitive events for the Rule Conformists as they are
- [Terms of Use](https://bis.qld.edu.au/terms-of-use/) - This website is operated by Brisbane Independent School. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to this entity. We offer this website, including all information, tools and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated here. By visiting our
- [Privacy Policy](https://bis.qld.edu.au/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: https://bis.qld.edu.au. You can find out more about Brisbane Independent School on our About Us page. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An
- [Toy Day](https://bis.qld.edu.au/community/community-portal/school-events/toy-day/) - Term 1 has a big focus on connecting your child back into BIS, both the physical site as well as friends and teachers. To support them in this we have a number of Home/School connection days in the term that are designed to encourage them to share safely with their Basecamps. What Happens Each Basecamp
- [Community Connection Day](https://bis.qld.edu.au/community/community-portal/school-events/community-connection-day/) - Each year, instead of hosting an open day, we as a community choose to nurture our future families in true BIS Style. The Teaching staff offer talks and a Q&A on the day. The talks that Future Families also access are below. Big Cats: Kestrels: Penguins: Dolphins:
- [School Events](https://bis.qld.edu.au/community/community-portal/school-events/) - We have a lot of traditional events that take place over the course of the school year, most of which involve a change of schedule or parent involvement to some extent either on the day, or prior to. This section details the intentions and requirements of all of our special days and events, so you
- [Crazy Hair Day](https://bis.qld.edu.au/community/community-portal/school-events/crazy-hair-day/) - Crazy Hair Day has been a long standing tradition at BIS to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common, autosomal recessive, life-limiting diseases affecting children and adults in Australia. It causes thick, sticky mucus which affects the lungs and digestive system. At present, there is no cure for
- [Swap and Barter Day](https://bis.qld.edu.au/community/community-portal/school-events/swap-and-barter-day/) - Swap and Barter Day is a great opportunity for students to explore the alternative ways that goods can be shared in a society. With our big focus on currency for BIStopia it is essential that we expand student perception of exchange to stretch beyond concrete currency, to discuss “exchange”. A “swap” focuses on exchange of
- [Contact Us](https://bis.qld.edu.au/contact-us/) - We welcome enquiries from families, educators and members of the wider community who are interested in learning more about BIS, the next step in primary school education. Online enquiries can be made via the below form: Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
- [Site Map](https://bis.qld.edu.au/site-map/) - Pages Brisbane Independent School About Us Our Values Our Philosophy Our History Clean Air Classrooms at BIS Testimonials Frequently Asked Questions Annual Reports Our Classrooms Our Teams Our Teaching Teams Our Board Our Student Teams Our Community Teams Work With Us Our Curriculum Expedition Curriculum Exploration Zones Extracurricular Opportunities Curriculum Sports Programs OMNI BIStopia Enrol

## Basecamps

- [Big Cats](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-classrooms/big-cats/) - The Big Cats classroom is often noisy, exciting, messy and full of little egos vying for supremacy: just the way it should be for ages from 4 and a half. This stage is about hands-on concrete experiences, where our senses tell us how to experience the world.
- [Penguins](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-classrooms/penguins/) - The Penguin student is beginning to feel empathy, when looking to see the feelings on other people’s faces or in learning to listen to their stories. The Penguin is just beginning to understand consequential thinking and to reflect on their choices.
- [Dolphins](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-classrooms/dolphins/) - The Dolphin is fully aware of the needs of others and how their fulfilment at the same time as theirs, makes everything work better. The challenge at this stage is that they still are developing an awareness of an interior self.

## Team Members

- [Lochie](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-team-members/lochie-bowie/) - Lochie was born on the North-West of Tasmania and in her early twenties applied for a U.K. working holiday visa. She spent the next decade of her life living abroad and travelling the world; Egypt, Jordan, China, Japan, Mongolia and Russia. Much of this time she spent running tours and working in these communities. The
- [Shari](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-team-members/shari/) - I have been teaching for 32 years, beginning in mainstream education in Tasmania in 1995, where I was born and grew up, after having completed a Bachelor of Education - Primary (Honours). AfterIn 2003 I completed my Masters in Inclusive Education and moved into Special Education, and I then taught in Victoria for 4 years
- [Marcela](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-team-members/marcela-toro/) - Originally trained as a Mathematics teacher in Chile, Marcela’s teaching journey has taken her across continents and age groups... from leading high school classes to nurturing the youngest learners in Reggio Emilia-inspired environments. Guess what - Marcela’s daughter came to weekend Art Classes at BIS over 13 years ago!! We’re excited for our Penguins to learn alongside Marcela to benefit
- [Meredith](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-team-members/michelle-leck/) - Meredith has spent two decades supporting students and classrooms in Brisbane's western suburbs. Meredith was born in Papua New Guinea, where she spent the first ten years of her life. She was then home schooled for primary school before attending a small international high school. Meredith has travelled widely and has also lived in the
- [Maria](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-team-members/maria-bollendorff/) - Maria was born in Townsville and lived on Magnetic Island for the first few years of life, after which she grew up in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland from the age of 4, except for a few years spent in Colorado during High School. After High School Maria spent some time overseas traveling, and working in
- [Carolynn](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-team-members/carolynn-ding/) - Carolynn never understood when people would say "do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life" or how they found their work so rewarding and enjoyable… until she started working with tiny humans (her words). Carolynn started in the world of BIS by assisting Sensei Mark in our Jujitsu program, after
- [Brooke](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-team-members/brooke-obrien/) - Brooke grew up in Warwick and moved to Brisbane to complete a Bachelor in Community Cultural Development at Griffith Uni. She’s worked on community festivals, in disability support, in kitchens, volunteered at a school in Nepal and on numerous organic farms in Australia and abroad. Brooke was inspired to start a business after her travels
- [Belinda](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-team-members/belinda-chadwick/) - Belinda grew up in Brisbane’s western suburbs, riding horses at the local pony club in Kenmore, where she first met children who attended BIS in the 1980s. Over the years, she has completed a Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology and a Master of Teaching (Primary). Belinda is a proud parent of four children —
- [Reb](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-team-members/reb-monetti/) - Reb was born in north-east France and moved to Australia in 1995. Her love of creativity and learning led her to study Ceramics and complete a Bachelor of Visual Arts, before going on to complete a Bachelor of Education and a Master’s in Early Intervention and Autism. She has worked in the disability sector since
- [Renae](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-team-members/renae-mccauley/) - Renae grew up in North West Queensland in the heat and dust of Mount Isa. She was a passionate and competitive sports person growing up, with particular interest in Judo, Hockey and Touch. Renae moved to Brisbane to complete a degree in sports development however she quickly realised that sport was her happy place and
- [Stephanie](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-team-members/stephanie-hitchings/) - Stephanie has been lucky enough to have moved around a bit over the years and has seen and experienced much of the beautiful country that we call home. She enjoys travel but rarely gets time for it now that her family has grown over the recent years. She loves spending time with her family getting
- [Jess](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-team-members/jess-keller/) - Jess has always held a passion for education and embarked on the journey of a Bachelor of Education (Special Education) but life got in the way and took her on a different journey managing risk and projects for an airport security company nationally. During this time she wore a lot of different hats but always
- [Kerri](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-team-members/kerri-sparkes/) - Kerri’s mantra from the time she started as the Business Manager at BIS in 2016 has been “this is the best job I have ever had”. Now that is saying something given she has had so many different jobs and worked in so many different industries not only in Brisbane but different parts of Australia
- [Maverick](https://bis.qld.edu.au/our-team-members/maverick/) - For Maverick, this is his first foray into working life. Maverick holds a full time role at BIS as the Child Enrichment Co-Ordinator in his official role in administration(shredding is his favourite pastime). After completing a prestigious degree in Pats and Affection (Honours). Maverick is often the first person that you will see when you

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