Education
Penrith music teacher nominated for ARIA Award
A Penrith resident has been nominated for the Telstra ARIA Music Teacher of The Year.
Labor commits to building high school in Jordan Springs if elected
Labor will build a public high school in Jordan Springs if it is successfully elected at the upcoming State Election.
Member for Londonderry Prue Car...
Small gesture lands big smiles at St Clair Public School
Special needs students at St Clair Public School have a brand new play area, thanks to the kindness and generosity of two turfing companies.
With...
Students get their hands dirty for National Tree Day
While thousands of plants and trees will be planted this weekend to mark Planet Ark’s National Tree Day, they won’t be the only things...
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 students prepare for trip of a lifetime
Two local students are heading overseas today for World Youth Day.
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...
Smashing teen drinking
Interactive theatre project encourages students to think about their choices.
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.
TAFE receives $27 million health facility
Students wanting to study healthcare at TAFE Western Sydney will be able to do so in the campus’ new $27 million state-of-the-art Health and Student Services Centre.
Located on...
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.
