$5000 Tertiary Scholarships Available
This year’s Year 12 students are eligible to apply for special one-off $5000 scholarships for tertiary study in 2021, if they come from outer regional and remote locations.
Yarning Makes A Difference
An overgrown piece of land near the Toomey Street entrance to Kingaroy State High School has become a Yarning Circle, thanks to the efforts of the school’s Indigenous students and the generosity of sponsors.
Year 9s Top Up With Life Lessons
Year 9 students at St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy have been making the most of the final few weeks of the school year by getting their hands dirty and learning a few life skills.
Pupils Spread Recycling Message
Students from four local schools have impressed upon the South Burnett Regional Council the importance of sustainability and recycling.
Smithfield Donates Two Classy Steers
Proston P-10 students are looking forward to a big year on the rural show circuit after a generous donation to the school by Smithfield Cattle Co.
COVID Twist To Annual Awards
Saint Mary’s Catholic College annual awards ceremony was a much smaller affair this year but that didn’t stop the smiles on the faces of the proud students as they received their awards.
Music Invitation To Schools
Registrations are now open for schools wanting to take part in Topology’s “Top Up” music education program next year.
Big Night Tops Off Odd Journey
The class of 2020’s odd journey through school was highlighted at the Kingaroy State High School formal on Friday.
Yarraman Students Miss Out … Again
Tertiary students in Yarraman and Cooyar will again miss out on the opportunity of applying for a $5000 Council scholarship, thanks to guidelines that stipulate they must have graduated from a high school within the boundaries of the Toowoomba Regional Council area.
Uni Offers Live-In Bonuses
The University of Southern Queensland has unveiled new incentives to encourage students to live on campus.
MP Offers $1000 Bursary
MP Deb Frecklington opened the second round of her Nanango Electorate Year 12 School Leaver’s Bursary on Thursday to help support local students pursuing further study or qualifications after Year 12.
Have You Ordered Your Ham?
Crawford State School P&C Association is pinning “pig” hopes on its annual Ham and Roast Pork Drive.
Students Keep 2020 Relay Alive
COVID-19 put a stop to this year’s Relay For Life at Kingaroy Showgrounds, but it couldn’t stop a bunch of keen Year 6 students at Taabinga State School on Friday.
Pupils To Play At Concert
Students from three South Burnett schools will be performing their own compositions as the “warm-up” act for Topology’s upcoming Wondai concert.
Funding For School Memorial
Taabinga State School will receive $10,000 from the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program.
Books Can Be Great Fun!
Schools throughout the South Burnett have been celebrating Book Week this week with plenty of colourful characters coming to life off the pages of children’s books and movies.
Pupils Top Up Their Music Skills
Students from Moffatdale, Cloyna and Windera State schools entertained some special visitors last week who dropped in to share some musical skills.
Megan’s Flying High With TAFE
The sky’s now the limit for Nanango’s Megan Stephens, 19, the first graduate from TAFE Queensland’s Diploma of Aviation.
TAFE Offers Virtual Info Sessions
People interested in enrolling in a TAFE course next year can find out what’s on offer without having to leave their homes.
Stylish Night With A Difference
The glittering gowns and stylish suits were there, and the smart cars were there … but COVID-19 meant the crowds were missing at St Mary’s Catholic College’s annual formal.
