Leaders Sworn In For 2014
The Kingaroy State High School’s student leaders for 2014 were officially sworn in before the school community, parents and invited guests at a special school assembly on Monday morning.
Horsing Around At Windera
The annual Windera Music Muster always attracts singers, songwriters, campers and tourists … but this year an added attraction was miniature horses.
St Mary’s To Celebrate
Historic Milestones
St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy is celebrating 85 years of Catholic education in the South Burnett
Leaders At Wooroolin
Wooroolin State School held an investiture ceremony on Monday to appoint the school’s student leaders for 2014.
St John’s Gets Ready To Celebrate
The St John’s Lutheran School community is gearing up for a big weekend in a few weeks’ time when the school officially celebrates its 25th Anniversary.
New Captains Sworn In
Kingaroy State School Year 6 and 7 students were sworn in as senior school leaders this week.
St John’s Is Growing In More Ways Than One
St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy is growing … in buildings and in staff numbers
Mass Launches School Year
Saint Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy marked the beginning of the school year with an opening Mass and induction of the school’s Senior Leaders at the Maryknoll Centre on Tuesday.
Melanie’s Come Home To School
Life has turned full circle for Melanie Ludke who has literally “come home” with her appointment as principal at Tanduringie State School.
New Process To Pick Principals
The State Government has announced changes to the recruitment process for school principals, giving parents and communities a greater say in who runs their local school.
100 Years Under The Fig Tree
Excitement is growing in Kumbia ahead of the huge celebration planned to mark the centenary of Kumbia State School.
$1.75m Boost For Local Schools
Twenty-eight local schools will be almost $1.75 million better off following the announcement today of a new State Government education program, dubbed the “Great Results Guarantee”.
Immunisations Top
Priority For New Pupils
As parents prepare for the new school year, Darling Downs South West Queensland (DDSWQ) Medicare Local is urging them to make immunising their children priority one on the back-to-school checklist
Fee-Free Qualifications
Offered To 2013 Year 12s
Fee-free apprenticeships and traineeships are now available in 11 industries for Year 12 students who graduated in 2013.
More Power For Principals
Queensland State school principals will have greater powers to discipline students – including ordering Saturday detentions – when school starts back next week.
From Reluctant Student To Star
Award-winning actor and director Leah Purcell remembers the first day school finally made sense to her.
A Fun Way To Start Learning
Nanango teacher Sarah Campbell has swapped schoolbooks for fingerpainting … and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
Local Children Star In TV Ad Campaign
South Burnett schoolchildren are the stars of a new TV and cinema campaign launched this week
Dream Career Is Taking Off For Thomas
Saturday was a big day for all this year’s Year 12 students aiming to get an OP … but for Kingaroy State High School’s senior school dux Thomas Stevens, it was an awesome day.
Students Compete In
Wonder Of Science
Students from Murgon SHS have gone head-to-head with St Mary’s … all in the name of science
