Nanango High Wins Award
Nanango State High School has won one of 10 awards presented to schools in the Darling Downs South West region today as part of State Education Week.
School Farewells Much-Loved Aunty
St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy recently farewelled Aunty Daisy Carlo who has been the College’s Indigenous Education Support Officer since 1999.
No Local Schools Earmarked
No South Burnett schools have been earmarked for closure by the State Government, despite rumours to the contrary sweeping the area last week.
Students Compete At ‘Cow Horse’ Day
The South Burnett’s first “Cow Horse Competition” for school students has been hailed as a great success with 81 competitors from 13 schools taking part.
Lyn’s Recipe For Her Children’s Success
Lyn Williams regrets leaving school and her dreams for a boy when she was in Year 11.
Students Taste Life On The Street
Year 12 students from St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy recently took part in a voluntary Street Retreat in which they spent two days working and learning about the struggles faced by some of the most poor and marginalised within the Australian community.
School Reunion Sparks Memories
A lot of things have changed in the past 50 years … the many changes in Queensland’s education system was a major topic of conversation when about 100 former South Burnett students and 40 of their spouses gathered on Saturday for the “Class Of 1962 50 Year Reunion”.
Education Pays Off … Even For Teachers
Education has made Stacy Martin’s life a joy.
Chocolate Drive Produces A Sweet Result
Taabinga State School’s Sports Hall was packed with excited students (and a very large dog) this afternoon for the announcement of the results of the P&C’s recent chocolate drive.
Boost For Books Program
An effort to get every parent to read to their young children for 15 minutes a day has been given a boost with the donation of hundreds of books.
School Accepts Parkland Purchase Price
The purchase of a portion of Adermann Park in Kingaroy by St John’s Lutheran School is almost certain to go ahead after the school committee voted on Wednesday evening to take up an offer for the land.
Safety Message Driven Home
Road accidents can happen to you, but very often they can be avoided if drivers act safely
Ready For A Backyard Blitz
A hardy group of volunteers has prepared the ground for this weekend’s Kindy Blitz
Campaign To Sell Education Dreams
An award-winning TV commercial director/producer wants to donate his expertise to help convince parents to send their children to school … every day, on time.
Blackbutt Kindy Set To Expand
The Blackbutt Kindergarten is set for a major overhaul after receiving a $193,000 grant for building extensions, a bathroom upgrade and landscaping.
Dance Stars In Brisbane
Students from St John’s School in Kingaroy have won top placings in the annual Dance Fever competition
More Funding For School Repairs
The State Government will commit an extra $100 million to school repairs on top of the $200 million it committed in last year’s budget, Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington announced today.
Futsal Teams Test Opposition
St Mary’s Catholic College’s futsal teams put on a strong display during the recent South-East Queensland Futsal Competition.
School Says Thank You
Do you remember collecting all those stickers from the supermarket to help local schools? Well, it’s worked …
Bus Meeting At Hivesville
A meeting will be held at the Hivesville Hotel next Monday (March 25) to gauge the level of local interest in establishing a new school bus run.
