Education coverage
St Philomena's
All the big names were there. And, as tuxedo-clad co-host Bruce Antees told mesmerised audiences, the night-of-nights was “just insane, and everyone was so ready”. Taylor Swift, One Republic, Kate Perry, Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake – to name just a few – wowed spectators, and so did the kids from kindergarten through to Year [...]
Community
HISTORIC Bellata Public School next week celebrates its 125th anniversary, and communities from across the north-west are invited to reconnect and reflect on the remarkable milestone. Parent Zara Lowien said the school will open its doors to the public from midday on Friday, September 27 to celebrate 125 years of educational excellence. “We are thrilled [...]
Education
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton encourages school leavers in the Parkes electorate to pick up his free guide to assist with life after school. Mr Coulton said the 2024 School Leavers’ Guide contains information about further education and training opportunities, financial assistance available, finding employment, and mental health support services, as well as important [...]
Equestrian
A GROUP of young riders from the Moree district will represent New South Wales at the Marcus Oldham College Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships at Tamworth next week. Alec Dunlop, Kate McDonald, Lucy Doolin and Lola Barwick will join hundreds of young riders from around the country at the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre in [...]
New Program
ABORIGINAL students from around New South Wales now have greater access to a program designed to provide valuable work experience and nationally recognised qualifications while still at school. NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE, and Tertiary Education Steve Whan announced a new round of the Djinggi School-Based Traineeship Program while visiting students completing school-based traineeships at [...]
Junior Sport
A GROUP of dedicated Moree junior athletes began serious training during the week in preparation for the NSW State Championships at Sydney’s Olympic Park in September. Moree Secondary College students Karri Weatherall, Lucy Grant, Ruby Wadwell-Graham, Sarsha Maas, Teo Whan, Lakia Noble, Jayden Wilde and Blyde Evans have been selected to represent the Zone 1 [...]
Eisteddfod
A GROUP of rising young stars from Xavier Drama in Moree participated in the annual Narrabri Arts Eisteddfod at the Crossing Theatre during Term 2, when more than 400 entrants from across the district and interstate performed over three days. The eisteddfod encompassed woodwind, brass and piano, and vocal sections included singing, poetry and literature [...]
Long Lunch
THE Gravesend Public School community has delivered a big ‘thumbs-up’ to the many sponsors, businesses and guests who opened their hearts, dug deep, and generously contributed to the school’s 100 Mile Long Lunch fundraiser earlier this year. The ‘Gravo’ school bus will now hit the road in September to Canberra, embarking on an excursion that [...]
Monday Monday
MANY parents dread Monday mornings. But for a handful of Moree mums and dads, the first day of the week is music to their ears. Mainly Music was established in Moree 17 years ago for parents, carers and their toddlers to get together Monday mornings and do what every child under five loves to do [...]
Helpline
THE New South Wales Government has set up an new religious intolerance helpline for students and school staff to report incidences of religious bullying. The NSW Department of Education Religious Intolerance Helpline will provide help to students and staff who have experienced or witnessed religious bullying or intolerance. The service will also provide advice and [...]
