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.
Local school to build new playground thanks to grant
St Nicholas of Myra Primary School has been awarded $80,000 in funding for a new playground to be constructed for students.
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.
Labor says Mulgoa Rise school construction must be fast-tracked
School must be built sooner rather than later, Opposition says.
Jordan Springs Public School ready for term three opening
The long anticipated Jordan Springs Public School is completed and ready to open for term three next month.
The state-of-the-art facility will enrol up to...
Exam plan sparks privacy concerns
Western Sydney University defends use of special software to alleviate cheating
Premier confirms students will return to the classroom from Monday
Students across NSW will be back in the classroom full-time from next Monday, May 25.
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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.
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.
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.
Parents put faith in public system
More parents than ever have enrolled their kids in the public school system this semester.
Penrith music teacher nominated for ARIA Award
A Penrith resident has been nominated for the Telstra ARIA Music Teacher of The Year.
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...
Students get on board with reading
Library on wheels promotes joy of reading during visit to local primary school
Local schools shine on stage
Stunning student performances highlight Wakakirri Story-Dance Challenge
Opening eyes to the world
Local students get an insight into Korean traditions at special international event.
Free dental checks launched at schools
Children at Penrith South Public School were the first to try out a new State Government initiative which offers free mobile dental check-ups.
Debt repayment threshold lowered
Graduates will have to start paying back student loans when they earn $45,000.
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.