School Outcomes Show Positive Trends
Year 12 results from the graduating class of 2015 were released this week and the report card reveals some interesting trends, according to Independent Schools Queensland.
St John’s Phases In New Look
Readers may have seen some new school uniforms around Kingaroy over the past few weeks.
Nanango Celebrates 150 Years
Ex-students came back in their droves to Nanango on Saturday to mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of the State School.
School Leaders Earn Their Badges
South Burnett mayoral candidate Cr Damien Tessmann was the special guest speaker at Monday’s Kingaroy State High School student leader investiture ceremony.
Scholarship To Help Local Student
A $10,000 scholarship, named after Cid Burke, is being offered to a student interested in OH&S
Ex-Students Ready To Celebrate
Nanango State School is celebrating its 150th anniversary with activities on Friday and Saturday
QCWA Offers Bursaries For Students
The QCWA is encouraging students to apply for QCWA bursaries in 2016 – but you’ll need to hurry.
Timbertowns To Be Recorded In Song
Josh Arnold, the singer-songwriter who crafts special songs for small towns, is coming back to the South Burnett … this time to Blackbutt and Benarkin.
Indigenous Languages Join Curriculum
The lead author of a breakthrough curriculum framework which will encourage the teaching of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages in Australian schools is disappointed with the timing of the release.
PCYC Plans Fun Program
There’s a fun line-up of activities planned at the PCYC’s vacation care program in Kingaroy after Christmas.
Vandalism Bill Adds Up
Kingaroy State High School was struck by two bouts of senseless vandalism at the weekend.
Premier Effort By Young Readers
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has been kept busy recently handing out certificates to local school students who have successfully completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge.
Goomeri Awards The Year’s Best
Goomeri State School held its Awards Night last Thursday, November 19 at the Goomeri Hall of Memory.
New Principal Visits St Mary’s
Meet Angela Myles, the new principal who’ll be taking over at St Mary’s Catholic College on January 1.
Rally Drivers Will Be Back!
It’s been at least a decade since the Brisbane Sporting Car Club last held a rally on the forestry tracks around Benarkin and Yarraman.
Nanango Students Salute Tradition
Nanango State High School students gathered at historic Ringsfield House on Thursday night for their traditional photo shoot ahead of their annual Year 12 formal.
2015 Nanango State High School Formal – 2
More photos from the 2014 Nanango State High School Formal …
2015 Nanango State High School Formal – 1
More photos from the 2015 Nanango State High School Formal …
Tired Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers
More than 360 South Burnett students are better informed about the frightening risks of driver fatigue, thanks to a Meandu Mine Fatigue and Safety Management Campaign.
Deadly Finish To Formal Parade
Cheers and applause erupted from the crowd of spectators lining Gore Street on Friday night when Shane Dynevor emerged from the car that had ferried him and Shajuana Button to Murgon Town Hall.
