Tag: education
Students encouraged to think outside the square
MORE than 50 educators in the South East learnt techniques to engage students in mathematics from maths genius Andrew Lorimer-Derham last week.
Founder of Think...
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...
Fairytale Day at Tenison Woods College
YEAR 1 Tenison Woods College students have taken part in the school’s annual fairytale day, dressing up as their favourite storybook characters.
The day was...
University merger explored to expand disciplines
MOUNT Gambier's University of South Australia could be part of a new entity as two universities are exploring a merger.[…]
Farm icon nominated for award
CHILDREN'S entertainment juggernaut George the Farmer has been nominated as one of four finalists in the social change maker category in the 2018 SA...
Prison education programs reduce risk of reoffending
PRISONERS who took vocation and education training programs in jail were twice as likely to remain offence-free five years after release when compared with inmates who did not.
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Volunteer program helps students reach potential
LOCAL volunteers are helping youth realise their capabilities and reach their full potential through the Millicent High School (MHS) Mentoring Program.
The program has been...
Youth allowance change to encourage study
REGIONAL students will have the chance to attend university with changes to youth allowance eligibility.
The new parental income test threshold will be increased to...
Noble community gesture
WHEN Steven Noble lost his life in a road crash at Mount Gambier on Easter Sunday in 2013, aged just 27, it devastated the...
“No way” to bullying
STUDENTS and staff from four different education centres in Penola came together to say "no way" to bullying last week.
Dressed in orange they shared...
Adult education funding boost
THE literacy and numeracy skills of up to 5000 South Australians will be improved through new funding in the adult community education sector for 2018/19[...]
Scholarships awarded to regional tertiary students
THE Cowan Grant Trust has released its scholarship funding allocations for 2018, with $145,000 to be distributed to selected tertiary students, with preference given to rural and regional students[...]
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2024 Mount Gambier Medieval Fair
HUNDREDS flocked to the Mount Gambier Showgrounds over the weekend as part of the Fantasty Medieval Fair.
Many dressed to impress where attendees had...
