Education
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.
How to ‘Fly!’ through the HSC
Tackling the HSC through the pandemic.
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.
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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.
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 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’.
Smashing teen drinking
Interactive theatre project encourages students to think about their choices.
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...
Spelling champs are lost for words
Etymology, irredeemable, and enthusiasm were just a few of the words Emilia McCarthy, aged nine, successfully spelled at the 2018 NSW Premier’s Spelling Bee,...
