Tag: Schools
Job cuts foreshadowed with public service privatisation
THE State Government cannot guarantee contractors currently employed to provide services for public services such as schools and public housing will keep the work...
Former teacher jailed for sexual offences
A FORMER South East music teacher has been jailed for 10 years after being found guilty at trial for several sexual offences committed against young students in the 1990s. Trenton John Wickers, 49, appeared in the Adelaide[...]
Charity steps up to support region’s youths
THE feet of youth in the region will be kept warmer this winter thanks to a generous donation from a Mount Gambier charity.
Charity Four...
Well-travelled teacher lands in region to secure lead St Martins role
AFTER jet-setting around the globe for many years, Alan Connah has settled in the South East as St Martins Lutheran College's new principal.
Starting his...
Students recognised for career program efforts
THE Cows Create Careers Farm Module presentations were held last month with students from across the South East awarded for their efforts.
More than 120...
Students learn right from wrong as Rotary continues dictionary program
YEAR 3 students from six schools around the South East have been presented with dictionaries as part of a 14-year tradition started by Rotary.
Compton...
School truancy Bill introduced
A NEW Education and Children's Services Bill has been introduced to parliament this week to include measures to increase the government's powers to deal with chronic absenteeism in schools.[…]
Science challenge kicks off
THE annual science and engineering challenge kicks off this week in Mount Gambier with more than 100 students from 10 secondary schools participating.[…]
White Avenue safety measures proposed
MOUNT Gambier City Council's operational committee has endorsed measures to improve traffic safety on a state managed road which runs parallel to one of...
Students inspired to explore natural world
TENISON Woods College students immersed themselves in all things nature last month when they received a special visit from the South Australian Museum.
Supported by...
Tenison Woods College Timor-Leste charity ball
STUDENTS from Tenison Woods College years 11 and 12 dressed up for the annual Timor-Leste charity ball recently.
Over 180 students attended the event, which...
Lobbying pays off with chaplaincy funding
MOUNT Gambier schools will benefit from the continuation of the National School Chaplaincy Program, with the Federal Government contributing an extra $247m in the...