MP Praises Kindy Success
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated Kumbia State School on a successful first term of delivering a kindy program at the school.
Bookarama With A Bonus!
Bookarama at Kingaroy Town Hall has always been a highlight of the year for book lovers, but this year there was a bonus!
St Joey’s Celebrates ‘Culture In Action’
St Joseph’s Catholic School in Murgon is enthusiastically celebrating Harmony Week (March 20-26).
School Briefly Locked Down
A “student behaviour incident” prompted a short lockdown at Nanango State High School on Monday afternoon.
New-Look Reef’n’Beef Sparkles
The new-look Reef’n’Beef, hosted by the Coolabunia State School P&C, has lived up to the high standards set by its popular predecessor at Ironpot Hall.
Hard Work Makes Dreams Come True
Not everyone gets dealt an easy hand in life, but that doesn’t mean that persistence, hard work and determination won’t pay off in the long run.
Stylish Night For Year 12s
Saint Mary’s Catholic College’s graduating class of 2022 cut quite a dash as they walked the red carpet to their Valedictory Dinner.
Just Left School? Talk To Renee!
Year 12 students across the South Burnett who walked out of their schoolgrounds for the last time on Friday need not feel alone as they face the big, wide world outside the classroom.
Local Teacher Awarded Anzac Prize
St Mary’s Catholic College Assistant Principal Alexandra Cashin is one of two Queensland teachers who have been awarded the Premier’s 2023 Anzac Prize.
St John’s Lends A Hand
St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy “took over” the weekly Wondai parkrun on Saturday morning.
St Mary’s Celebrates Success
Students, teachers, parents and friends gathered in the Maryknoll Centre at St Mary’s Catholic College recently for the school’s annual awards ceremony.
Isabella’s Off To Ballarat
A young Wondai cricketer has been selected to play for Queensland in her age group, despite never having played in the local competition.
Persuasive Students Impress Judges
The annual South Burnett Education District School Speech Competition was held recently at Kingaroy State School.
Young Artist’s Work On Calendar
Every year hundreds of young schoolchildren from across Queensland send in their drawings in the hope they will be featured on WorkSafe Qld’s annual Farm Safety calendar.
Free Guide For Year 12s
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has released a School Leavers’ Guide for Year 12 students as they prepare for life after high school.
Local Groups Share Grants
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has allocated extra funding for her latest Local Hero Grants round due to a strong group of applications.
Ethan’s Effort Spells Success
Taabinga State School student Ethan Keenan has won first prize for Years 5-6 in the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee.
Kingaroy Students Score Ekka Wins
Kingaroy State School’s students started busily drawing, printing, writing, crafting, designing and sewing when they came back from their winter vacation, creating entries for this year’s Education On Show competition.
Students Get Hands-On Career Help
Students from Kingaroy were among hundreds of young people from across the Darling Downs Health region who took part in a recent Aspire2Health program.
Lightning Visit By Netball Trio
Three Sunshine Coast Lightning players will be visiting the South Burnett next week as part of the club’s first regional tour.
