Articles tagged: Education
Woodworkers move into old school site
A COLAC woodwork group has won the right to use the abandoned former Colac High School.
Facebook comments lead to legal trouble
A COLAC youth who used Facebook to boast about threats they made against their teachers has prompted a warning from Colac police.
Classmates plan concert to honour teen
TRINITY College students hope to organise a concert to honour Colac’s Patrick Tibbits, who died in a road accident.
Teens enthusiastic about jobs
MORE than 500 Colac district students converged on the city’s arts centre for a careers expo which organisers say was even better than they expected.
Photo fix option for school ball
A COLAC photographer has defended a “retouching” service for teens attending a school ball tonight.
Students help developing African country
COLAC students hope to help one of the world’s least developed countries by collecting pens and books.
Milestone march for school 50th anniversary
ORGANISERS want former Colac Technical School students to re-enact a milestone march to mark the school’s 50th anniversary.
Top painting apprentice finishes strokes ahead
A COLAC painting apprentice has won the “ultimate” apprenticeship prize.
Kindergartens receive technology boost
ELEVEN Colac and district kindergartens have received money to update computers and technology.
One of the state’s best apprentices
A COLAC man is one of the state’s best apprentices.
School principal laments political games
A COLAC school principal says he is sick of politicians using education as a “political football”.
Supervisor keeps children safe
COLAC'S Betty Monahan has been keeping children safe at school crossings for 30 years.
Computers upgraded, thanks to mum
A COLAC district school will upgrade its computers thanks to a student’s mother.
School launches facility for community
A NEW multi-purpose room is set to boost pupils’ education and learning at a Colac school.
Food classes will be fertile
APOLLO Bay students will be the first in the Colac district to have a taste of a kitchen garden initiative.
Teen’s scholarship provides technical pathway
AN APOLLO Bay student is a step closer to achieving his dream of working in the army.
