Emotions and nerves are no doubt running high for many this morning as Year 12 students across Our Towns today and tomorrow buckle down for the annual Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test. Our guys join with approximately 30,000 other Queensland year 12 students who will do four test papers over … [Read more...]
HOPE Reaches Across the State
A long-running school good behaviour initiative at Cunnamulla has received an overwhelming response from Brisbane and the Gold Coast to a call for donated male and female formal wear. Paroo Shire Council Librarian Tammy Hickey says the council, in association with both schools in town and the … [Read more...]
Need Financial Help for Study?
Maranoa MP David Littleproud has partnered with the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ) to offer a $1000 bursary to help women from regional, rural and remote Queensland with full-time study. Mr Littleproud says he’s taken the move to further his aim to see young people return home, to … [Read more...]
The Force was with Them
Emergency Services descended on Aramac State School with lightening response, not to quell any trouble, rather to showcase services to the kids. Emergency Services turned out to participate in the ‘Under 8’s Hero Day’ hosted at the Aramac State Primary School last Friday and Sergeant Bruce … [Read more...]
Faces with Frowns in Our Town
If you are wondering why there’s a frown on the faces of some of the school kids you pass by this morning, it’s because it is that time of year for those in years 3, 9 and 12 - NAPLAN Tests are underway for them from today. In all, a record 255,000 Queensland students, in state and non-state … [Read more...]
Schools Reform Package Benefits Rural Education
With education set to be a show piece in this week’s Federal Budget. Local member for Maranoa is wasting no time in spreading the news. Mr Littleproud says schools in Maranoa would receive more federal funding with the new the Quality Schools education reform package being ushered in by Treasurer … [Read more...]
Buy Smart to Win
As Term Two gets underway in Queensland, the State Government is reminding school teachers, parents and students about the annual Buy Smart Competition. The competition offers students and schools the chance to win a share in $15,000 worth of cash prizes. The competition was launched in … [Read more...]
Back to School-Rush at Home, Slow Down on the Roads
Back to work after the Easter break for many and also back to school after term one holidays for school kids and that means school speed zones are back in force from today. Queensland drivers are being reminded to slow down and be extra vigilant around schools from today. Main Roads and Road … [Read more...]
When Does a School Curriculum become Propaganda?
The Respectful Relationships curriculum that this year rolled out in Victorian state schools has drawn the ire of Maranoa MP David Littleproud who says he does not want to see it in Queensland. The course asks primary school children to look at traditional fairy tales to identify gendered sexist … [Read more...]
Cunnamulla and Charleville Locals Called to Tender
The State Government is looking for local companies to tender for school works in Charleville and Cunnamulla. They’re seeking tenders for a new undercover area between blocks A and B at Charleville State High School to provide some shade for students. There are also upgrades in store for … [Read more...]
