Articles tagged: Education
Basketballer will play in US
BASKETBALLER Nathan Lemke has made history by becoming the first Colac player to get the chance to play American college basketball.
Minister has high hopes for Colac education
SCHOOLS Education Minister Peter Garrett has high hopes for Colac school funding.
Peter Garrett sings praises of trade centre
FORMER Midnight Oil singer Peter Garrett praised Colac’s “world-class facilities” during a visit to the city’s new trade training centres yesterday.
Unity could bring ‘massive’ opportunities
A BUSINESS expert says the Colac region has “massive” opportunities if businesses, community and bureaucracy listen to each other and work together.
Students learning from top musician
LEADING Australian flute player Jane Rutter will pass on her expertise to budding Colac musicians this week.
$150,000 cash injection for Colac sports field
A $150,000 cash injection will help a Colac school share its new sports field with soccer, football and cricket groups.
Business training for future leaders
COLAC students will learn leadership skills as they help their school connect with the city's business community.
Police patrolling outside schools
POLICE are targeting motorists in Colac and district school zones as students and pupils return to classes.
Government cash will help families
COLAC and district families are receiving a Federal Government financial boost this month before the start of the new school year.
Politicians want Colac uni courses
COLAC'S rival federal politicians both say they are keen to discuss plans to deliver university courses in Colac.
Colac Otway and Deakin in plan to offer university courses in Colac
DEAKIN University could offer degrees in Colac, allowing students to attend lectures without leaving the city.
College creditors likely to miss out
OTWAY Community College’s administrator says the college’s employees and bank are the only groups likely to receive any money after the organisation’s sale.
Inspiring teachers aspire for prestigious award
THREE Colac district teachers are in the running to win an award for inspiring their pupils.
Teachers protest outside MP’s office
COLAC and district teachers have taken their calls for better pay and conditions to Polwarth MP Terry Mulder’s Colac office.
College chief loses job
OTWAY Community College’s temporary manager says it is “very close” to closing a deal to buy the college.
Student prepares for African adventure
A COLAC Year 12 student is busier than usual as she balances exam study with raising money for a gap year in an African community.
Three face school arson charges
POLICE have charged three Colac students who allegedly set fire to their school.
Teachers target Colac MP
COLAC and district teachers will rally for better pay and conditions outside Polwarth MP Terry Mulder’s Colac office at the end of the month.
Colac school in state study
A COLAC school’s work to boost pupils’ education has earned it a place in a state-wide case study.
Designer makes a splash with wetsuit dress
A FORMER Beeac student is standing out with her designs in the fashion world.
Bid to buy troubled college
ST LAURENCE Community Services wants to buy troubled Colac trainer Otway Community College.
St Laurence taking over college
ST LAURENCE Community Services says it is likely to take over Otway Community College’s services for the long run.
Closed cafe back in business
STAFF at Colac’s Botanic Café have enjoyed their first lunch-time rush in a week.
Classes will resume at troubled college
CLASSES could resume at Colac’s Otway Community College on Monday after another company agreed to a trial managing the college.
