A school which specialises in helping disengaged youth has been opened in Shailer Park.
The special assistance school, called BUSY, will offer years 11 and 12 students an alternative form of education that better caters to their needs.
The school group’s managing director Paul Miles said the campus follows the inaugural and highly successful Cairns school.
“The launch of the BUSY Schools Shailer Park campus is a landmark moment for special assistance education in the local area,” Mr Miles said.
“Via a tailor made education program, this school will prevent many disengaged local students from falling through the education cracks.
“The school offers years 11 and 12 students an alternative approach to education including smaller class sizes, a supportive environment and a clear focus on career pathways. Teachers will work with students to build their resilience, independence and confidence to equip them with the skills to make a positive contribution to their community.”
Member for Springwood Mick de Brenni officially launched the state government-funded school.
“As the local Member, I look forward to working with the BUSY Schools Shailer Park campus and its
staff as they assist disengaged youth in the Springwood electorate,” Mr de Brenni said.
BUSY Schools is a part of The BUSY Group Ltd, a not-for-profit organisation that delivers a range of
employment services, apprenticeship support and vocational skills training nationally.
