Programs and partnerships

​Getting kids to eat more vegetables and fruit.

We are proud to partner with Pick of the Crop, an initiative that brings fresh, high-quality produce and learning opportunities to our school.  Through this partnership, our students and families gain access to nutritious food options, hands on learning experiences and valuable connections that support healthy lifestyles. 

Website:- https://hw.qld.gov.au/pick-of-the-crop/​

We are honoured to partner with Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia, an organisation dedicated to supporting families with seriously ill children.  Since 2020, The Willows State School has proudly supported this important charity through initiatives led by our Student Leaders and Student Council.  Each year, students organise fundraising activities and invite families to contribute donations towards the House's shopping and wish lists, helping provide comfort, care and practical​ support to families during challenging times.  Together, we are committed to making a positive difference both within and beyond our school community.

Website:- https://ronaldmcdonaldhousena.org.au/

We value our partnership with Fuel for Schools, a local initiative supporting students to start the day ready to learn.  Through this program, students have access to nutritious breakfast options that promote wellbeing, concentration and positive engagement in the classroom.  The partnership reflects The Willows State School's commitment​ to supporting the health and learning needs of every student.

Website: - https://www.fuelforschools.org.au/

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We are proud to partner with Deadly Choices, a health promotion initiative that empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families.  Through this partnership, our students engage in learning experiences that promote healthy lifestyles, cultural pride and wellbeing.  

Website:- https://deadlychoices.com.au/ 

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We are excited to be part of the North Queensland Cowboys Adopt-A-School Program. Our school is proudly partnered with Ethan King, who visits to share positive messages​ about teamwork, resilience, goal-setting and healthy lifestyles.  These interactions inspire our students and strengthen connections between our school and the wider community, while promoting values that support success both on and off the field.

W​ebsite:- https://www.cowboys.com.au/community/adopt-a-school/

We are proud to partner with the Townsville Fire, connecting our students with elite female athletes who are positive role models in our community.  Through this partnership, students learn about teamwork​. perseverance and healthy lifestyle while building excitement for sport and physical activity.  This collaboration strengthens our links with the local community and inspires students to strive for their personal best, both on and off the court.

Website: - https://townsvillefire.wnbl.com.au/

The Willows State School has been in partnership with the Global Tropic Futures Project for the past 7 years.   The goal of this project is to ignite passion, inspire future pathways and innovate solutions to global STEM challenges. Students from across Queensland, New South Wales, Northern Territory and New Zealand use iSee to collaborate and solve global challenges. 

The Global Tropics Future Project's innovative approaches to STEM engagement and learning  has been recognised regionally and nationally through a variety of awards. These include: State Winner for the Department of​ Education's Showcase Award for Excellence in Industry Partnerships, finalist for Best STEM Project at the Australian Education Awards, selected by The Educator Magazine in the top 40 Innovative Schools nationally, national winner of the Indigenous STEM School Award, national winner of the Resilient Australia School Award and the Peter Doherty Outstanding STEM School Award.

Students from year 5 and 6 who are strong in Technology, Science and Maths are selected to participate.

For more information and news about the Global Tropics Future Project take a look at their website and facebook page:

Website: https://globaltropicsfuture.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx

Facebook: Global Tropics Future Young Scholars Project