Students Enjoy Uni Careers Camp
The University of Southern Queensland recently organised a special careers camp to provide an “on-campus experience” for 56 young Indigenous students from across south-east Queensland.
Young Riders Test Their Skills
Forty riders from 11 local schools took part in the 2018 South Burnett Equestrian Challenge held at the Kingaroy Showgrounds last week.
Students Take Up Rock Challenge
The Maryknoll Centre at Saint Mary’s Catholic College was packed to overflowing on Friday night for the school’s annual celebration of music and dancing, Rock On Stage.
Knockout Win For Murgon
Murgon State School has won through to the next round of the NRL’s Development Cup after a thrilling victory against St Mary’s / St Joseph’s Bundaberg in Murgon this week.
Science Show Will Be A Blast!
Questacon – the National Science and Technology Centre based in Canberra – is bringing its special pop-up science centre back to the South Burnett next week.
When You Need A Flag …
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has presented Coolabunia State School Year 6 student Lillian Alexander with a new Queensland flag for her school.
Helping Hand From Lions
The Centre For Supervised Distance Education in Kingaroy is one step closer to improving facilities for students and carers after a generous donation from the Kingaroy Lions Club on Friday.
Careers Day Steers Students’ Futures
Almost 1000 people explored the annual South Burnett Careers Market at TAFE Queensland’s Kingaroy campus on Thursday.
Local Students Trial Science Courses
Students from Kingaroy and Murgon State High Schools learned about the hypothetical biology of zombies at the University of Queensland’s free Experience Science program on Thursday.
High School To Mark Centenary
A special reunion weekend has been planned on September 8-9 to mark the 100th anniversary of Kingaroy State High School.
Murray Named Principal Of The Year
Coolabunia State School principal Murray Johnston has been named “Principal of the Year” in the Darling Downs South West Region.
Students Brew Up Boom Businesses
A group of 15 Kingaroy State High School students now know a lot more about running a small business after completing a four-day ECOMAN Program this week.
Honour Salutes A Lifetime Of Service
Wakka Wakka elder Eric Law was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours List … not a bad effort for a youngster who started school in the 1950s at what was then known as the Cherbourg Mission School.
New Classroom Opens At Blackbutt
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she’s pleased to see the Year 4 and 5 students of Blackbutt State School have finally got a new classroom.
Bank Boost For Students
The Centre For Supervised Distance Education – a special facility in Kingaroy for Distance Education students – now has almost $1000 worth of new equipment, courtesy of the local Westpac Bank branch.
Junior Debaters Head To Area Final
A team from St Mary’s Catholic College will be flying the flag for the South Burnett at the Area finals of the Apex High School Debating competition following a close contest last week.
Feedback Sought On NAPLAN
Queensland parents have just over a week to have their say about NAPLAN.
Students Sign Reconciliation Pledge
Kingaroy State High School marked National Reconciliation Week with special lunchtime activities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students on Thursday.
Entries Open For Farm Safety Calendar
The annual Farm Safety Calendar competition is on again, with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland calling for entries from local schoolchildren for the 2019 edition.
Schools On Show At Blackbutt
Large crowds rolled up for the 84th Blackbutt Show held on Saturday … and the weather and attractions didn’t disappoint.
