Big Night For Murgon Students
It’s always a difficult choice at Murgon High School’s big formal night … what turns the most heads? The stunning frocks, the fancy cars or the handsome guys and gals?
Funding Targets Cyberbullying
Taabinga State School is one of 45 recipients across Queensland which is receiving State Government funding to help stop cyberbullying.
Class Of 79 Celebrates
There was plenty of events happening in Kingaroy at the weekend, but one of the happiest had to be a 40th high school reunion dinner.
Small Grants Available For Schools
Time is running out for schools to access funding for new computers, sporting equipment or refurbishments through the Federal Government’s $30.2 million Local Schools Community Fund.
Young Students Spar With Words
Two teams of young debaters will be heading off to Kilkivan in October to represent Kingaroy in the area finals of the Apex Youth Debating competition.
USQ To Offer Automatic Scholarships
In what could be a game changer for Queensland school leavers, the University of Southern Queensland will offer automatic scholarships to students with OPs from 1-8
Steven Nurtures Love Of Words
Aussie children’s author and poet Steven Herrick triggered some genuine “laugh out loud” moments when he visited St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy on Friday.
Nanango Takes Out Challenge
Nanango State High School has won the Open grand final of the Wide Bay Southern Broncos Challenge after overpowering Murgon State High School at Nanango on Tuesday afternoon.
Students Rock Out For Charity
An audience of almost 1000 packed the Maryknoll Centre at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy on Friday night to help raise funds for a good cause.
New Grants Available For Schools
South Burnett schools could buy new equipment, undertake building projects or source extra targeted support through a new Federal grant program.
Nanango SHS Powers To Final
Nanango SHS will play Murgon SHS in the Open final of the Wide Bay Southern Broncos Challenge after semi-finals played at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy on Tuesday
Junior Scientists Explore Uni Life
Students from Nanango State High School solved a “crime” using forensic science at the University of Queensland’s (UQ) free Experience Science program recently.
Visit Shares Tales Old And New
Representatives from the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation came to Cherbourg recently to visit The Ration Shed and speak to Elders.
How Did Your Career Start?
Year 7 and 8 students at St Mary’s Catholic College began the important task of planning their futures with a special careers day at the school on Tuesday.
Pirates Are Ready For Action
Tickets are now on sale for Kingaroy State High School’s latest production, a new version of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance”.
New Look A Win For Netballers
There are some very happy young netballers at St Joseph’s Primary School in Murgon, eager to show off their new uniforms.
‘Mrs BP’ Takes On New Role
Karyn Bjelke-Petersen has been appointed principal at St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy after serving as joint acting principal for several months.
Whooping Cough At High School
Darling Downs Health has advised parents that a case of whooping cough has been reported in a student attending Murgon State High School.
School Wall To Honour Veterans
Kingaroy State High School principal Ashley Roediger is seeking information about past students of either the high school or primary school who died in conflict.
Uni Builds Interest In STEM
Pupils from Kingaroy State High School were among a group of Year 8-9 students who attended a recent STEM Inspiration Day at the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba.
