Education
War of words erupts over education
The Federal Government has denied it is cutting funding to education, claiming Labor is using misleading figures in its criticism of the recent Budget.
Teachers...
Penrith’s HSC high achievers reflect on top results
HSC results have officially been released, and once again some of the state’s top achievers are right here in Penrith.
Driving towards their goals
Students from Glenmore Park High School are turning trash into cash as they hope to raise enough money for a mini bus.
Collecting cans and...
McCarthy Catholic College to be re-named from 2020
The Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta has confirmed that McCarthy Catholic College in Emu Plains will have a new name from next year.
The well-known...
Nursing degrees to go online as teaching evolution goes to new level
Western Sydney University (WSU), Australia’s number one university for nursing and midwifery, has launched its Bachelor of Nursing degree through WSU Online, in a...
Penrith music teacher nominated for ARIA Award
A Penrith resident has been nominated for the Telstra ARIA Music Teacher of The Year.
New school slated for January 2023 opening
Mulgoa Rise Primary School will cater for more than 400 students initially.
Orchard Hills students come together as one to celebrate Harmony Day
Students at Montgrove College in Orchard Hills are breaking down cultural barriers today (Friday, March 17) as they unite to celebrate Harmony Day.
Organiser Vengie...
TAFE receives $27 million health facility
Students wanting to study healthcare at TAFE Western Sydney will be able to do so in the campus’ new $27 million state-of-the-art Health and Student Services Centre.
Located on...
Local schools shine on stage
Stunning student performances highlight Wakakirri Story-Dance Challenge
RSL gets behind program to build reading skills
Reading is one of the most important skills that a child will ever learn.
Sadly, many young children struggle with learning difficulties and a lack...
Students open eyes to magic of reading
Students at schools around Penrith couldn’t contain their excitement when they got a visit from ‘Russ The Story Bus’ this week.
As part of the...
Students given free access to period products at Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University is making sure its students can succeed no matter the time of the month by providing free and easy access to period products at Kingswood and its other campuses.
Pre-election education promise questioned
Jordan Spring residents are furious there is still no funding allocated for a primary school, claiming they were told the school would be completed...
Assemblies and excursions cancelled as schools implement social distancing
The NSW Department of Education is introducing proactive measures to limit the impact of COVID-19 in our schools.
Mounting problem in local schools
Enduring freezing cold conditions in winter and boiling heat in summer, hundreds of local students are attending classes in demountables that are more than...
Making the right moves
Reti or not, Penrith Selective High School’s senior grade chess team are on their way to the Sydney Inter Regional Finals after recently being...
Premier in town to open new school building
A new state-of-the-art building was unveiled at Penrith Public School earlier today, as a result of a $10 million investment from the State Government.
Losing their religion: Local researcher looks into rise in atheism
A researcher at Western Sydney University (WSU) Werrington is looking into why people choose to dump their religion, and become active atheists.
In the 100 years...
Students get a taste of the real world
Confidence is key for the next generation of job hunters, and Jamison High School students are bursting with it following their ‘work ready’ project...
