Articles tagged: Education
Student had drugs at school
A COLAC secondary school has launched an investigation after a student took illegal drugs to school.
Students record in school studio
APOLLO BAY students are learning to record music in a professional, on-campus studio.
Apollo Bay school pushes on with plans
THE State Government might have turned its back on Apollo Bay’s school but the school community is pressing on with plans for redevelopment.
Boost for Apollo Bay pool push
AN Apollo Bay community group has boosted its push for a heated swimming pool by recruiting new members and adding four members to its committee.
Colac pianist proving her talent
COLAC'S Cari Crawford Provan is proving her talent as a budding pianist.
Netballers through to state finals
NETBALLERS from Colac’s Trinity College have won their way to the state finals of a Netball Victoria schools competition.
Teacher considers council role
COLAC teacher Mick McCrickard is considering becoming a Colac Otway Shire councillor to advocate for the district’s youth.
Up close with sports stars
COLAC Primary School pupils have been up close and personal with Australia’s sporting stars ahead of the London Olympic Games.
Colac youths want another expo
THE success of a Colac youth expo has prompted calls for another event.
Teachers step up industrial action
COLAC and district teachers are ramping up industrial action ahead of a state-wide strike in September.
Career change reaps rewards
A CAREER change from mental health support to administration has paid off for Colac’s Emma Hall.
Exposing teenagers to drug dangers
COLAC youth health workers say exposing teenagers to the dangers of drug and alcohol use is an effective way to teach them harm reduction strategies.
Colac students break new ground in contest
COLAC Trinity College students have broken new ground in a film competition.
Record Year Seven enrolments
COLAC'S Trinity College has offered a record number of Year Seven enrolments for the next school year.
TAFE cuts might hit Colac trade training
COLAC education leaders say discovering the impact of state-wide TAFE funding cuts on the city’s trade training centre will be a “waiting game”.
Trade training work about to start
CONSTRUCTION on the biggest part of Colac’s trade training centre is set to start within two weeks.
Teachers ban MP from schools
A TEACHERS union has banned Polwarth MP Terry Mulder from visiting Colac and district state schools as part of ongoing industrial action.
Grandparents win new car
COLAC'S Alan and Nola Gray can replace their 22-year-old car after winning an annual school raffle.
Musicians gather for Colac eisteddfod
BUDDING musicians will fill the halls of Colac’s arts centre this weekend for the city’s first eisteddfod in four years.
Service club supports teenagers
A COLAC community group has thrown its support behind the city’s youth.
Carts and craft help teens bond
BILLY carts and crafts are helping Apollo Bay teens bond with the community.
School principal calls for mentors
A COLAC school principal has called on the city’s other schools and churches to join a mentoring program.
Overseas trip provides lessons for home
A COLAC district farmer has visited 12 countries during 16 weeks of study trips to examine overseas farming practices.
Students re-work James Bond story
APOLLO Bay’s first school play in 10 years will put a twist on the classic character of James Bond.
