Education
Woolies gives back to the community through school program
Aussie schools and early learning centres are set to receive more than 300,000 vital education resources over the next few weeks, all thanks to...
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 keep their cool as air-conditioning program rolls out
Summer days are a little easier for students in Penrith with confirmation that all schools in the city have had air-conditioning installed through the State Government's Cooler Classroom Program.
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...
Super Cooper inspires his classmates
Living life legally blind can be difficult at the best of times, but a local primary school is breaking down barriers and embracing their...
How a local teen helped keep formals and graduations on track during pandemic
A local teenager has been recognised for her passion for keeping Year 12 formals and graduations on track despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Location of new Jordan Springs High School confirmed
A new high school at Jordan Springs will welcome students for the first time in 2027.
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.
