Olivia Is TAFE’s First Rising Star
Nanango State High School student Olivia Nunn will be going straight from Year 12 into an apprenticeship at Stanwell, all thanks to three years of hard work she has put in at the Kingaroy TAFE campus.
Another Big Year For Kingaroy High
After “dodging and weaving the COVID-19 minefield” throughout 2021, Kingaroy State High School teachers and students could finally breathe a sigh of relief on Monday night …
Language Grants Deadline Extended
The State Government has extended applications for grants for Indigenous Languages programs until October 29.
Art Students Shine With Pride
Kingaroy State High School’s bright up-and-coming artists have taken over the Kingaroy Art Gallery for the month of October to display their skills.
Local Schools Join GP Program
Murgon State High School and Kilkivan P-10 are among 50 Queensland State Schools which will have a GP allocated to them next year as part of a State Government pilot program.
Uni To Promote Ag Careers
Central Queensland University has been awarded a $500,000 Federal grant to deliver a nationwide program to attract young people to careers in agriculture.
Local Artwork Featured In Calendar
Artwork by a young student from Durong South State School will be included in the 2022 Queensland Farm Safety Calendar.
MP Updates Guide For Year 12s
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has released an updated version of his School Leavers’ Guide for Year 12 students.
Ekka Winners Get Awards
While some Ekka competitions did not go ahead in 2021, the “Education On Show” section was one of 17 already judged.
Year 12s Step Out In Style
A red carpet awaited St Mary’s Catholic College Year 12 students when they rolled up to their glittering formal in Kingaroy last week.
Students Take Cues From The Best
A dozen Murgon State High School students enjoyed an opportunity of a lifetime on Thursday … the chance to make a short film with an Academy Award-winning cinematographer.
Jennifer Wins Education Award
A special presentation was made at Murgon State High School’s weekly parade on Wednesday to a former staff member who retired recently.
Young Artists Tackle Litter
South Burnett Regional Council has partnered with Cloyna State School to encourage the local community to use Cloyna’s Waste Transfer Station more effectively.
Godspell Ready To Rock
Kingaroy State High School’s latest musical extravaganza will hit the stage at the Kingaroy Performing Arts Centre on Friday night.
Kops In Kilts Back For More
Why are they wearing skirts? One of the young children in the audience came straight to the point when the “Kops In Kilts” visited Cherbourg State School on Wednesday morning.
St John’s Expands To Year 12
St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy has cleared its final hurdle of approval and can now offer offer classes right through to Year 12.
Children Dress Up For Book Week
The fun, the stories and – of course – the costumes were out in force at South Burnett libraries last week.
Bursary Catalyst For Melina’s Career
A Nanango woman who recently re-entered the workforce after an eight-year break has had her career ambitions kickstarted thanks to a $1000 bursary from the South Burnett Regional Council.
Kingaroy Students Star At Ekka
The COVID pandemic scuttled the 2021 Brisbane Exhibition but some of the Ekka’s popular competitions were still able to be held.
Children’s Art Packs Gallery
Wondai Regional Art Gallery was packed to overflowing with children and their proud parents and teachers on Friday night.
