Survey says…State Schools are Great Schools!

New survey data released today as Queensland celebrates World Teachers’ Day, shows more than 90% of school communities feel positive about their local state school and the great service it provides.

• The 2022 School Opinion Survey was completed by 100,000 parents and caregivers, 100,000 students, and 51,000 staff
• Of parents and caregivers:
  • 92% said their school was a good school
  • 96% believe teachers expect students to do their best
  • 93% say they can talk to their child’s teachers about any concerns
  • 90% feel teachers are interested in their child’s wellbeing and that their child feels safe at school
• 92% of staff said their school was a good school and that their school has an inclusive culture where diversity is valued
• 92% of principals said they feel well supported by the department to lead their schools
• 96% of students said they felt their teachers expected them to do their best, and 82% said their school was a good school
• 97% of special school students said their school was a good school, with 98% feeling their teachers care about them and encourage them to do their best

Speaking in Parliament today Education Minister Grace Grace said the 2022 School Opinion Survey had strong results across the board.

“I know it, school communities know it, Queenslanders know it, and this survey proves it: state schools are great schools,” Ms Grace said.

“Each year, the Department of Education conducts the School Opinion Survey to seek the opinions of parents, caregivers, students, and school staff about important aspects of schooling.

“I am delighted to see that students, staff and parents and carers who participated in the survey are supportive of their schools and think they are doing a great job.

“The survey is a great opportunity to identify areas for improvement too.

“The Palaszczuk Government is doing the work to make our great state schools even greater with our record $16.5 billion education budget.

“We’re making sure our great Queensland lifestyle is supported every day through the good jobs and better services our schools provide.”

Celebrating World Teachers’ Day on the last day of State Education Week, Minister Grace thanked Queensland teachers for their hard work.

“Teachers make a huge difference to their students’ lives and futures,” Ms Grace said.

“I encourage all Queenslanders to take the opportunity to celebrate the teachers in their lives, both past and present.

“We have all had special teachers in our lives either through our own schooling or our children’s education – they are truly the foundation of our great education system.”

The full survey results are available here

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