St Patrick’s Celebrates 100 Years

St Patrick’s Catholic School in Nanango will be celebrating its 100th anniversary next week with a string of activities culminating in a High Tea in the school hall on Saturday, November 17.

200 Years Of Music

200 Years Of Music

Kingaroy Town Hall was packed with proud parents for the Kingaroy State High School’s annual concert

Why Missing School Matters

Why Missing School Matters

Going to school every day really does count … and NAPLAN results prove it.

Students Earn Silver Medal

Students Earn Silver Medal

Three students from St Mary’s Catholic College have earned a silver medal at the UQ titration competition.

Bug Fest At Library

Bug Fest At Library

A “Bug Fest” will be happening on Saturday from 10:00am at Nanango Library … but there’s no need to call the pest controllers!

Chocolate Treats To Die For

Chocolate Treats To Die For

There’s fund-raising … and then there’s “fun raising”. And what better way to have fun than eating chocolate?

‘Australia Is Still The Lucky Country’

‘Australia Is Still The Lucky Country’

Senior public servant Michael Manthorpe – a former School Captain at St Mary’s Catholic College – was the guest speaker at the school’s annual Awards Night, held last Thursday.

Curtain Rises On Performing Arts Centre

Curtain Rises On Performing Arts Centre

Stage 1 of the long-discussed South Burnett Performing Arts Centre in Kingaroy has hosted its first public function to great acclaim … which means fund-raising for the all-important Stage 2 of the project can now begin in earnest!

Matt Tackles Success With Hard Work

Matt Tackles Success With Hard Work

Manly rugby league star Matt Ballin was the guest speaker at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Night. Matt, who has played more than 140 NRL games, was part of the 2008 and 2011 Premiership-winning Sea Eagles’ teams and has represented Queensland in State of Origin.

Enjoy 200 Years Of Music

Enjoy 200 Years Of Music

KSHS’s end-of-school concert on Friday night will feature 200 years of popular music, from 1812-1912

Congratulations To Young Artists!

Congratulations To Young Artists!

Recently, art enthusiast and curator of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery Mrs Elaine Madill visited Kingaroy State School to judge the primary school art competition.

Young Artists Showcase Their Skills

Young Artists Showcase Their Skills

St Mary’s Catholic College atudents, parents and teachers celebrated everything artistic at the school’s annual Arts Showcase in Kingaroy.

There’s Worse Ways To Die …

St Mary’s Catholic School’s P&F Association is promising a “taste of decadence” at its “Death by Chocolate” fundraising high tea next Sunday afternoon.

Students Celebrate Success

Students Celebrate Success

A group of Year 10 and 11 students from St Mary’s Catholic College are celebrating after achieving scholarships that could help make their dreams come true.

Damien’s Choices Add Up

Damien’s Choices Add Up

A Kumbia man has secured a job as an accountant in Pittsworth after graduating earlier this month from the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Mystery Egg’s In Safe Hands

Mystery Egg’s In Safe Hands

The rare “Reading Bug Egg” found at Meandu Mine has been relocated to Nanango State School

St John’s Launches Its Own Petition

St John’s Launches Its Own Petition

St John’s Lutheran School’s Parents and Friends committee has launched an online petition and is urging supporters of the school’s planned Adermann Park expansion to sign it.

Be The Best You Can Be …

Be The Best You Can Be …

Soon-to-be retired Queensland Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson was welcomed back to Kingaroy this evening by a large crowd gathered at the Town Hall for Kingaroy State High School’s annual Speech Night.

Life Is Like A Tiger, Grab It By The Tail!

Life Is Like A Tiger, Grab It By The Tail!

Former Member for Nanango Dorothy Pratt shared her life story and words of advice for Year 11 students at the Quota Club of Kingaroy’s annual student breakfast

Ensemble Performs At Orana

Ensemble Performs At Orana

The St Mary’s Catholic College String Ensemble recently visited the Orana Lutheran Aged Care Complex to perform a concert for residents.