iPad Incentive For Gymnastics
Tingoora State School student Izabella Lytton-Hitchens has won an iPad just for taking part in a gymnastics program run by at the South Burnett PCYC.
Region Does Well In NAPLAN
St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy has shone in the NAPLAN results released on Wednesday … but all South Burnett schools should be happy with their results.
$250,000 Upgrade For Blackbutt School
An old, demountable-style classroom block at Blackbutt State School is about to get a $250,000 overhaul.
High School Winery Bottles First Drop
The South Burnett’s smallest winery took another important step forward on the weekend when it bottled its first thousand litres of wine.
Class Acts Rock The Stage
Parents and friends packed into the Maryknoll Centre at Saint Mary’s Catholic College recently for the school’s annual celebration of music and dancing, Rock On Stage.
Nanango Enjoys Apex Victory
Nanango State High School students have taken out the Senior Final of the local Apex Secondary Schools Debating competition, successfully arguing “that Service Clubs are essential for society to function effectively”.
Careers Market Plants Big Ideas
The annual South Burnett Careers Market attracted at least 950 registered students to the TAFE Queensland South West’s Kingaroy campus on Thursday.
Woolies Brings Back School Stickers
Kingaroy retailer Woolworths has brought back its popular “Earn & Learn” stickers for local schools.
Input Sought On Education Review
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has invited community members to have their say in a review into regional, rural and remote education initiated by the Federal Government.
School Turns Spotlight On Culture
The spotlight was on Indigenous culture at Kingaroy State High School on Tuesday as students celebrated NAIDOC with music, bush tucker and a good old-fashioned sausage sizzle.
Mine Fight Comes Alive With Art
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group launched its “385 Alive!” community art project on Friday afternoon, the latest salvo in its campaign to stop Moreton Resources from building an open-cut coal mine near Kingaroy.
Extra Day Off For State Schools
Queensland State schools will get an extra day of holidays next year because of the Commonwealth Games.
Janita’s Artwork Takes Centre Stage
When the Queensland Reds take on the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night, the talents of a Murgon High School student will be on display to the world.
Fairytale Performance By Students
Once upon a time about 50 students dazzled parents and friends in Kingaroy with musical renditions of the traditional tale of Beauty and the Beast.
Big Day At St Mary’s College
St Mary’s Catholic College is a bit like Dr Who’s Tardis … it’s a lot bigger on the inside than it is on the outside.
Wine’s Just Fine For High School
Kingaroy State High School students are going into the wine business, and fans of what is arguably the South Burnett’s smallest winery can look forward to a KSHS Rose later this year, along with a port and a sherry.
Police Want Young Drivers To Stay Safe
When police are called out to a road crash, the last thing they want to see is a young person laying dying inside a wrecked car.
Students Depict Local Diversity
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has released the names of the winners of his “Wide Bay In Pictures” competition.
School Salutes Jim’s Legacy
The Kumbia community, and his many friends and relatives, were shocked when Jim Lenihan died suddenly in March 2015.
St John’s Opens New Buildings
New administration and classroom buildings at St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy were officially opened on Monday.
