Science Put To The Test
Students from six local high schools put their science and engineering skills to the test on Thursday.
Clare Had A Ball In The UK
Murgon futsal player Clare Adcock is back at home after a triumphant tour of the United Kingdom with the Australian U14 Girls futsal team.
Drinking Is No Game
Drinking alcohol to excess isn’t a game, but a “game” could be a clue to help young people not drink to excess …
Dr Karl Pays A Virtual Visit
Science guru Dr Karl Kruszelnicki “Skyped” into St Mary’s Catholic College today for a Science Question and Answer session with students from Years 2-12.
Huge Day For Young Riders
A total of 109 riders from 14 schools turned out for the second annual Cow Horse Day which was held at Nanango Showgrounds on Thursday
Hands On With Road Safety
Our roads could become just that little but safer after more than 300 Year 11 students from across the South Burnett were put through the annual RYDA program at the Kingaroy TAFE college this week.
Team To Boost School Attendance
A group of local people have been hired by Cherbourg State School to help boost students’ attendance.
Yalari Nominated For Award
Yalari, the not-for-profit educational organisation founded by former Cherbourg resident Waverley Stanley in 2005, was today named as a finalist in the 2014 Queensland Reconciliation Awards.
Schools Join Forces To Share Hope
Twelve months ago, a small school at Laidley was left reeling after devastating floods swept through the area for the second time in two years.
Students Invited To Enter Competition
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is urging South Burnett secondary students to enter the 2015 Premier’s Anzac Prize for their chance to experience the historic Anzac Day centenary commemoration at Gallipoli next year.
Ex-Students Earn Awards
Three former St Mary’s Catholic College students are making their mark in their tertiary studies, winning Academic Achievement awards at the University of Southern Queensland.
Junior AFL Program Ready To Kick Off
An introductory program for young AFL players will begin soon in Nanango and Cherbourg, run in conjunction with the South Burnett Saints.
Good Behaviour Rewarded
St Mary’s Catholic College handed out its “Benedictine Awards” to students during a special assembly at the school in Kingaroy this morning.
Next Generation Behind The Mike
Cherbourg’s community radio station 4UM 94.1FM is buzzing with activity.
Schools Guarantee Literacy Outcomes
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the literacy and numeracy of school students in the South Burnett will be boosted following the implementation of the Great Results Guarantee initiative.
MP Praises Cherbourg TV Campaign
The TV ads made by Cherbourg and South Burnett children to encourage parents to send them to school every day has won high praise from around the country.
Students Exercise Their Skills
Kingaroy State High School students – and teachers – have no excuse not to keep fit with the official opening of new fitness equipment in the school grounds on Thursday.
Kate Represents Lions In Gladstone
Kingaroy State High School student Kate McCormack represented the Kingaroy Lions Club and the local region at the District Finals of the Lions Youth of the Year competition held in Gladstone on March 29.
Bugs Hook In Students To Ag Science
The State Government has launched a schools-based competition, Bug Attack, aimed at getting students hooked on agriculture.
Police Go Back To School
Taabinga State School “adopted” Kingaroy police officer Constable Chris Barron in a special ceremony during morning assembly today.
