June 2, 2025
Eight schools in the Nanango Electorate will be among the first in the State to join the State Government’s new Queensland Virtual Academy program.
The schools are Kingaroy, Crawford, Tanduringie, Crawford, Windera, Woolooga, Moffatdale, Wondai and Mount Kilcoy State schools.
The Queensland Virtual Academy is a virtual education program which aims to expand opportunities for regional and rural students.
Students at the schools will be able experience livestreamed specialist subjects from the comfort of their classroom.
The program removes the limitations faced by regional students whose schools do not offer the specialist subjects which are sometimes required as a prerequisite for their chosen career.
Specialist mathematics, senior physics, Japanese and senior psychology classes will be available.
STEM enrichment programs will also be offered to students in Years 5-9 with an aptitude for STEM.
Attorney-General Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said she was pleased that students would be able to study the subjects they wanted, setting themselves up for their desired tertiary path.
“As someone who attended a small regional school, I know the challenges rural students face,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“It’s fantastic to see programs like the Queensland Virtual Academy creating new opportunities for these students.
“Having eight schools in my electorate engage with the program is encouraging and I hope to see increased participation over the years to come.”
