Education
Labor to make education a key election issue
It was all about early starts last Thursday morning, as one local school highlighted the importance of their early intervention programs.
Shadow Education Minister Kate...
Students celebrate Aboriginal culture ahead of NAIDOC Week
Ahead of NAIDOC Week, Oxley Park Public School welcomed staff, students and members of the community to an assembly celebrating and recognising the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Stars of public education honoured with scholarships
Local students honoured with scholarships at Sydney Town Hall presentation
Muhammad’s idea could turn out to be a life saver – literally
Muhammad Sufyaan might only be nine-years-old but this young inventor has a bright future ahead of him.
Changing lives one page at a time
Three local students have embarked on a quest and are helping those living with multiple sclerosis (MS), one page at a time.
Lily Morris and...
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.
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.
New Colombo Plan celebrates fifth birthday
Western Sydney University (WSU) celebrated the New Colombo Plan's (NCP) fifth birthday today. The government scholarship program to send university students to the Indo-Pacific...
10 ways to get your child ready for school
Getting the kids ready for starting school or moving up a year can be daunting after the long summer holidays but a little bit of forward planning can help you and your children sail smoothly and calmly into the new school year.
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...
New trees become permanent tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Schools around Penrith have commemorated the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with ceremonies funded as part of the Australian Government’s Planting Trees for The Queen’s Jubilee Program.
Penrith local wins WSU Alumni of the Year Award
Penrith local Dr Holly Harrison has won the coveted Western Sydney University Chancellor’s Alumni of the Year Award as part of the Town & Gown fundraising event last month.
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.
Students get on board with reading
Library on wheels promotes joy of reading during visit to local primary school
School formals to go ahead
Year 12 students across NSW will be able to celebrate finishing school with COVID-19 safe graduation ceremonies and formals being allowed to take place during Term 4.
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...
Need for tech sees back to school costs soar
The back to school shopping trip is no longer just about pens, pencils and new exercise books.
Local parents are forking out thousands of dollars...
Life lessons thanks to Games
Year five students from York Public School will have the opportunity to travel to the Invictus Games 2018 thanks to the City of Penrith...
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.
Students bank on pumpkins at Easter Show
Students from Banks Public School in St Clair have sent their selection of best dressed pumpkins to enter the Sydney Royal Easter Show’s ‘The Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge’.
