Articles tagged: Education
Ex-students fighting to retain school site
A GROUP of former Colac High School students have started a campaign calling for action at the former high school site.
Young achievers recognised
COLAC Secondary College Year 11 student Hana Day has won the 2015 Colac Otway Shire Young Ambassador Award from a field of six nominees.
Senator talks education during Colac visit
FEDERAL OPPOSITION trades spokeswoman Penny Wong says the Federal Government should focus on improving education retention to tackle high unemployment rates.
Concern that deteriorating pipes make school unsafe
A MOTHER of three Winchelsea Primary School pupils fears for their safety as the school’s gutters and downpipes lie in disrepair.
Principal passionate about job
A COLAC district school principal says he’s still passionate about teaching after receiving recognition for 35 years of service to the education department.
Young musicians ready for eisteddfod
THE COLAC Music Teachers Association is encouraging music fans to support the district’s future music stars at Colac’s annual eisteddfod tomorrow.
Lawnmower racing? That’s a bold idea!
THE CHANCE to host and participate in lawnmower racing has given Camperdown College students a unique challenge.
State award for model student, lifesaver and footballer
A FORMER Apollo Bay P-12 College student has won a Premier’s VCE Award for his efforts during Year 12.
Alvie oak tree sapling has roots at Gallipoli
ALVIE Consolidated School pupils have planted a Gallipolli oak tree to commemorate the Anzac centenary.
New college leaders look forward to roles
COLAC SECONDARY COLLEGE’S new acting principal Jackie Dullard says she’s had a smooth transition into the role.
$8000 charity boost from 14-day bike ride
COLAC’S Daniel Madden says he felt a mixture of relief and elation as he completed a 3027-kilometre bike ride which raised money for African children.
Hospital shuts doors on passive smoking
COLAC businesses will enforce new smoking bans in three weeks aimed at protecting people from second-hand smoke.
Colac school pushes to protect crossing
COLAC Primary School officials have challenged a proposal to remove a supervisor from a Colac school crossing.
School marks 30th anniversary
A COLAC school is celebrating its 30th anniversary of helping students reach their potential.
Green thumbs on display in parade
COLAC pupils are showing off their green thumbs for this year’s Kana Festival parade.
$1.2-million upgrade boosts Colac school
COLAC’S Sacred Heart Primary School has received a $1.06-million Federal Government grant to redevelop its staff and administration areas to meet the growing school’s needs.
Cape Otway campus for Geelong College
A PRIVATE Geelong school will develop a 37-hectare property at Cape Otway as a permanent site for its students’ outdoor and environmental education.
Otways college plans leadership program
A NEW Lavers Hill program aims to develop student leadership and build ties between country and city schools.
Teacher leaves Colac to help NT youths
COLAC teacher Mick McCrickard is moving to the Northern Territory to help indigenous youths, ending 16 years of work at a Colac school.
Suspicious blaze melts school bins
A SUSPICIOUS fire at Colac South West Primary School destroyed the school’s garbage bins and damaged a garden shed this week.
Teacher wants school support
A veteran Colac teacher is calling for the next State Government to focus on school programs including literacy support to dissolve disadvantage in the Colac district.
Students hit books after final Year 12 classes
COLAC Year 12 students will hit the books in preparation for final exams after classes formally ended this week.
Social media warning for Colac pupils
COLAC school principals want children to cancel accounts on age-restricted social media sites and have urged parents to be more involved when their children access the internet.
The Giggles show talents on stage
COLAC Secondary College’s children’s show The Giggles has returned to the stage due to popular demand.
