RYDA Makes Our Roads Safer
South Burnett roads should be a little bit safer following the latest round of Rotary’s successful RYDA program in Kingaroy this week.
Latest NAPLAN Data
Added To ‘My School’
The latest NAPLAN results have been added to the national My School website, allowing parents and teachers to track changes at schools across the past 10 years.
St John’s Celebrates 30 Years In Style
A wet Saturday failed to dampen enthusiasm at St John’s Lutheran School’s 30th birthday party in Kingaroy on the weekend, although it did require a few last-minute changes.
School Bags Grant For Garden
Tingoora State School is one of 538 schools across Australia which has been selected to receive a Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant.
St John’s To Celebrate 30 Years
Hundreds of former students and teachers are expected to attend 30th anniversary celebrations at St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy on Saturday (March 30).
PCYC To Fill Gap In Nanango
A gap in childcare services in Nanango following the closure of a local provider has been filled thanks to efforts by the Nanango State School and the Queensland Police Citizens Youth Club.
Helping Hand For Nanango Heroes
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has presented a Local Hero grant to the Nanango State School P&C so they can continue to help families who may not be able to afford uniforms.
Students Lend A Hand Against Bullies
Year 6 students at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy put together a small ceremony on Friday morning to mark the National Day of Action Against Violence and Bullying.
2019 Student Leaders Sworn In
Kingaroy State High School’s office bearers for 2019 were sworn in at a special investiture ceremony held at the Performing Arts Centre last week.
Student Awarded $20,000 Scholarship
South Burnett student Alexandra Kelly is one of only two first-year University of the Sunshine Coast students to be awarded a $20,000 Tim Fairfax Regional Scholarship in 2019.
Bree Earns $5000 Bursary
Former Nanango State High School student Bree Pogany was presented with a $5000 bursary at a University of Southern Queensland ceremony on Thursday night.
School Unveils Latest Artwork
There’s a beautiful new piece of artwork gracing a wall at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy, thanks to the work of local artist Niketa Law.
CTC Makes Hard Decisions In Nanango
South Burnett CTC notified staff and parents on Thursday that it will be closing its childcare services in Nanango on March 29.
$34,500 Upgrade For Kilkivan Pool
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated Kilkivan State School P&C on its successful application to fund upgrades to the Kilkivan Swimming Pool.
St John’s Principal Announces Retirement
Long-serving St John’s Lutheran School principal Helen Folker has announced her retirement.
Opportunity For Young Would-Be MPs
Aspiring young political leaders are being invited to nominate to represent the Nanango Electorate in the 2019 YMCA Youth Parliament.
Students Take Leadership Roles
Four South Burnett students have been appointed to leadership positions at the University of Southern Queensland’s residential colleges for 2019.
OP Wait’s Over … Next Step Uni!
While students across Queensland nervously logged on to the Internet on Saturday to find out their OP scores, two Kingaroy State High School students were quietly confident they would be doing okay.
Police Share Road Safety Message
South Burnett police have again been emphasising road safety in the lead-up to the holiday period.
Pine Tree Salutes Anzac Sacrifices
St Patrick’s Catholic School at Nanango now has a tangible reminder of the lives lost more than 100 years ago at Gallipoli following the planting of an Aleppo pine sapling at the school on Friday morning.
