Articles tagged: Education
BUDGET BLOW: State Government to ‘phase out’ critical P-12 funds
P-12 schools across the Colac Otway region are facing new blows to funding, despite some being set to welcome additional students in 2026.
Educator welcomes tech rules
Colac education figures have weighed in on newly announced technology changes for students, which include screen time limits and changes to the supply of laptops and tablets.
Pupils dress for the occasion
Colac South-West Primary School has dressed for the occasion during Book Week, with lots of fun outfits and creative ideas on display.
Comfy new homes for wildlife
Crafty students at St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School have created new wildlife habitats to help attract the local Coragulac fauna.
Skills shine at badminton
Sacred Heart Primary School pupils have taken out top honours in an interschool badminton tournament.
PHOTO FEATURE: Out and about at St Brendan’s School
The Colac Herald’s photographer Joel King stopped by St Brendan's Catholic Primary School at Coragulac to check in on the kids at the start of term three.
PHOTO FEATURE: Creative kids get to work
Colac Herald photographer Joel King has stopped by Colac Primary School to catch up with younger year levels as they built models of houses and practised reading picture books.
PHOTO FEATURE: West primary puts creativity on show
Colac West Primary School students have showcased their creativity in an art exhibition for parents and other family members.
Accommodation help for student teachers heading to the bush
A new Victorian pilot program is aiming to attract student teachers to schools in remote areas like the Otways.
BACK TO SCHOOL at Birregurra
Birregurra Primary School’s students have had a blast settling back into school life.
Bay’s Preps enjoy bright start
Apollo Bay P-12 College’s newest kids on the block will have a smooth transition into the classroom thanks to their committed teaching group.
New faces on Colac campus
Colac Secondary College has welcomed its new wave of Year Seven students last week, who enjoyed getting to know their cohort and settling in to classes before they headed off on Year Seven camp.
Inclusion course for teachers
Victorian teachers can access two new post-graduate courses that aim to strengthen inclusivity for students of all abilities.
Free training expands for south-west
More Colac and district students can now access free TAFE courses, with the State Government expanding the program’s eligibility.
Pre-Prep program coming to region
Colac and district four-year-olds will double their time at kindergarten in the next five years.
TAFE campus recruiting for Colac students
Colac’s South West TAFE campus has welcomed the public to learn more about the school through an information session.
Funding helps cover VET studies
Victoria is cutting the cost of Vocational Education and Training courses.
Work on new Specialist School continues
Wet weather has delayed construction of Colac Specialist School’s new $15-million home, but builders have made structural progress.
Unique show unites students
Young people from across Victoria have come together on the Surf Coast for a unique live music and sustainability-focused festival organised by Lorne students.
Families save on kinder cost
Colac families with kids in kindergarten will save more than $1700 a year thanks to a new state funding program.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Colac firefighters delight kinder kids
Colac’s Winifred Nance Kindergarten had an exciting visit from members of the Colac Fire Brigade.
Events celebrate school centenary
Camperdown College will celebrate 100 years of providing higher education to the community this weekend with an array of exciting events at the school.
$15-million ag training boost
A new $15-million Agriculture TAFE and Training Fund will aim to boost training and employment activities in the agriculture sector across south-west Victoria and statewide.
State training award for farming teacher
Colac is enjoying the benefits of having the state’s best teacher.
