You are most likely aware of the ATAR review survey that is currently open. It is important that all arts subjects loudly signal the impact scaling is having on subject choice for senior schooling. Unfortunately, Queensland is at the top of the national league table (at 45% reduction) in terms on downturn in engagement in arts subjects by our year 11 and 12 students.

Here is the form for capturing teacher voices:

If you have key parent voices that would be helpful to share, here is the link to share with them:

Introduced in 2020, the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) replaced the Overall Position (OP) in Queensland. Now, after more than five years in operation, a review is underway to better understand how the system is working for schools, students and families.

Led by the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre in partnership with Independent Schools Queensland and other education stakeholders, the survey is gathering insights into:
• Understanding of ATAR
• Understanding of subject scaling
• Influences on subject selection
• Impacts on subject offerings and subject viability

All responses are completely anonymous, and your input will help inform future improvements to senior education in Queensland.

Please ensure you submit a response - this review has been the result of significant advocacy from both groups and individuals over the past years.

CLOSES 1st APRIL