Education

Homework Club is going strong
Class is back in live session at Colac’s award-winning homework club, with special thanks to two long-serving volunteers.

New free TAFE courses available
Colac students will have increased access to free TAFE courses from next year after the State Government expanded its course offering.

Donations help struggling teens
Colac Evening VIEW Club has called on the community to donate to its fundraising for The Smith Family Winter Appeal.

Testing change pleases expert
A former Colac school principal is cautiously optimistic that changes to national literacy and numeracy testing will improve its value for teachers.

Job search skills for students
Colac district students have been preparing for the workforce with a specialist employment program.

Garden cash support for area schools
Two Colac and district primary schools have received $1000 grants to help students enhance native habitats, improve food production and boost education.
Principals praising resilient students
A Colac school principal says the past year has proven the value of teaching in a supportive community like Colac.
Forrest kids help guide design for playground
Students have contributed to the upgrades of Forrest Primary School’s play area after receiving a grant of more than $26,000.