Oxley State School is a Prep to Year 6 primary school located in Brisbane’s southwest, with a student population of 383 and a dedicated team of 33 staff. The school benefits from an active and engaged P&C Association that serves as a strong voice for parents and works collaboratively with the school to achieve the best outcomes for students and families. The P&C supports a range of initiatives, including funding projects, operating the school tuckshop, running the Oxley Otters Swim

We heard rumors that Everton Park State School on Brisbane’s northside had so many volunteers that they were almost tripping over themselves! So, we sent Naomi in to investigate to a) find out if it was true and b) take note of the secrets!   Tuckshop Convenor, Liz, calls herself a schemer… but the reality is she is a community-minded, passionate and thoughtful manager running a successful Tuckshop.   On commencement of her role three and a half years ago, like most

Run a school tuckshop and keen to squeeze some professional development in this year? Want to meet other convenors from around the Bundaberg region to see how they do things in their tuckshop or canteen? We’re excited to announce that we’re coming to Bundaberg in Week 4, Term 4, 2025. While in town, we’ll be running a face-to-face Tuckshop Management Course, as well as a Healthier Tuckshops Network Meeting. We also have some availability for a Tuckshop Tuneup for any schools interested in

The blue card system has changed to strengthen safeguards for children in Queensland. There have been changes to the Volunteer Parent Exemption. The Volunteer Parent Exemption now states that: From 20 September 2025, parents volunteering for an activity their child participates in generally will not need a blue card. It will not apply to parents volunteering for activities not involving their own child; overnight excursions or camps; if their volunteering includes close personal contact with another child; or if the parent is a restricted