St Mary’s Students Celebrate Special Day
St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy celebrated its Feast Day on Friday, May 23, with a Mass, sausage sizzle and talent show.
Support Worker Joins Wondai Team
The hiring of Jarmmarmia Hooper at Wondai P-9 State School has lightened the load for principal Ruth Miller.
Students Argue Their
Way To National Finals
Kingaroy State High School students have won the regional round of the 2014 High School Mooting Competition
Students Pause In Reconciliation
Students at two local Catholic schools paused this week to mark three significant Reconciliation events: Sorry Day, Reconciliation Week and Mabo Day.
Local Schools Win Showcase Awards
Two South Burnett schools were among the 74 statewide who were named as regional Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools winners during State Education Week last week.
There’s Never Too Many Elephants!
At 11:00am on Wednesday, school students all over Australia paused to read a book … all about elephants.
Schools Call For Volunteers
Did you know that Australia’s 1.2 million volunteers put more into the economy than the mining industry? This fact came to light during National Volunteer Week which ended on Sunday (May 18).
Lights Make Highway
Just A Little Bit Safer
Taabinga State School’s long-awaited flashing warning lights are finally a reality.
High School Building Takes Shape
Kingaroy State High School’s new $6.3 million Junior Secondary building is rapidly taking shape.
Gala Night Crowns Eisteddfod
Kingaroy Town Hall was filled on Saturday night with proud parents and friends eager to enjoy the best entries from the 2014 Kingaroy Eisteddfod.
Fanfare Round In Kingaroy
Kingaroy Town Hall will be hosting a regional round of the school instrumental music competition, “Fanfare 2014”, on June 3.
Science Put To The Test
Students from six local high schools put their science and engineering skills to the test on Thursday.
Students Told: Seize Every Chance
Year 12 students from Murgon and Kingaroy State High Schools and St Mary’s Catholic College travelled to Cherbourg’s Ration Shed Museum on Tuesday morning to attend the town’s first-ever Careers Day.
Huge Day For Young Riders
A total of 109 riders from 14 schools turned out for the second annual Cow Horse Day which was held at Nanango Showgrounds on Thursday
Hands On With Road Safety
Our roads could become just that little but safer after more than 300 Year 11 students from across the South Burnett were put through the annual RYDA program at the Kingaroy TAFE college this week.
Team To Boost School Attendance
A group of local people have been hired by Cherbourg State School to help boost students’ attendance.
Yalari Nominated For Award
Yalari, the not-for-profit educational organisation founded by former Cherbourg resident Waverley Stanley in 2005, was today named as a finalist in the 2014 Queensland Reconciliation Awards.
Schools Join Forces To Share Hope
Twelve months ago, a small school at Laidley was left reeling after devastating floods swept through the area for the second time in two years.
Students Invited To Enter Competition
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is urging South Burnett secondary students to enter the 2015 Premier’s Anzac Prize for their chance to experience the historic Anzac Day centenary commemoration at Gallipoli next year.
Ex-Students Earn Awards
Three former St Mary’s Catholic College students are making their mark in their tertiary studies, winning Academic Achievement awards at the University of Southern Queensland.
