Education
Exclusive: Jordan Springs school construction to begin within two years
Construction on a new primary school at Jordan Springs will begin within two years, according to the NSW Education Minister.
Rob Stokes joined Member for...
Labor backs students with funding commitment
Support for disadvantaged students across Penrith will be a priority as part of a $3 million commitment by Labor.
Students return, as school sport is given green light to resume
Students across Penrith have returned to school today, bringing the curtain down on at-home learning for hopefully the final time.
State-of-the-art science centre in our backyard
Penrith youth could have access to a multi-million dollar science centre right in their backyard.
A new Western Sydney Science Centre planned for Western Sydney University’s (WSU) Kingswood Campus,...
Labor promises to air condition all Penrith schools
Opposition Leader Luke Foley has announced a Labor government would air condition some 600 schools as part of a $300 million investment.
Mr Foley was...
Dedicated teacher honoured for excellent leadership in the classroom
Cambridge Gardens Public School teacher James Kristof has been recognised as one of Australia’s top educators.
Glenmore Park’s new primary school officially opens its doors
The red carpet was rolled out for students this morning who started at the new Nangamay Public School in Mulgoa Rise.
Huge cash injection for Penrith schools
Needs-based Gonski funding for public schools in Penrith will increase next year, sharing an extra $3.5 million across our 21 primary and secondary schools.
The...
School’s helping hand to drought ravaged country cousins
They live over 500km apart and have never met, but students from Jamisontown Public School and Pilliga Public School now share a special bond...
Labor renews push for high school at Jordan Springs
Londonderry MP Prue Car says she won’t give up the pressure on the State Government to commit to building a high school in Jordan Springs.
“Highly unusual”: Two schools welcome five sets of twins to start the school year
Staff and students at two local schools are well and truly seeing double, with five sets of twins each starting at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College and Kingswood South Public School this year.
Students feel the power as they aim to win Solar Challenge
This year, the 22 member Solar Car team from Western Sydney University (WSU) is ready to win the biannual 2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
The...
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.
Health benefits the focus of Walk Safely to School Day
Now in it's 23rd year, Walk Safely to School Day is back this Friday, May 20 to encourage primary school children around the country to take a step towards a healthier future.
Incredible family hasn’t missed a single day of school
Between the medical appointments, family holidays or just the bad luck of getting sick, there's so many factors throughout a school year that lead...
Tech brings kids together
While technology has both pros and cons, there is no doubt that one of its positives is the power it has to bring people...
Premier outlines plans for school return
NSW school students will gradually transition back to the classroom during Term 2 as the Government continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Labor promises local school upgrades if it wins election
Schools are a key focus this State Election with some local primary schools in Penrith set to get upgrades if Labor comes to power after March 25.
Kangaroos could be saved from cull
Penrith Anglican College (PAC) is set to bow to public pressure and relocate 15 large male kangaroos instead of killing them and burying them...
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...
