Education
“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...
Exchange program promotes lifelong friendships
Students at local Catholic girls school, Caroline Chisholm, have made friends and exchanged unforgettable memories with girls that live almost 8,000 kilometres away.
16 Japanese...
Chris shows off his worldly skills
21-year-old Chris Roberts is new to the landscaping world, but he could just be skilled enough to dominate it.
The third-year TAFE student and Kingswood...
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.
Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge returns
For almost 20 years, the Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge has been a rite of passage for young people wanting to test themselves both physically and mentally, ultimately changing their lives forever.
Local students prepare for trip of a lifetime
Two local students are heading overseas today for World Youth Day.
Penrith’s HSC high achievers reflect on top results
HSC results have officially been released, and once again some of the state’s top achievers are right here in Penrith.
Barney Glover to exit Vice-Chancellor role at WSU
Barney Glover has announced he will not seek reappointment as Vice-Chancellor of Western Sydney University when his term ends in 2024 after more than a decade at the institution.
Local school’s special milestone
Regentville Public School is inviting past and present students, teachers and families to take a walk down memory lane at their 150th anniversary celebration.
A...
Contract awarded for Penrith Public School upgrade
Students and teachers at Penrith Public School will benefit from an upgrade that will provide new classrooms and improved facilities.
The construction contract has been...
The top HSC achievers who call Penrith home
After a year of hard work, recent graduates from schools all over New South Wales unveiled top HSC results last week – and some of the state’s best came from Penrith.
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...
Migrants brush up on fire safety skills at Kingswood TAFE
TAFE NSW is at the forefront of helping migrants transition to life in Australia by helping them brush up on their English whilst learning critical home fire safety skills.
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...
Driving towards their goals
Students from Glenmore Park High School are turning trash into cash as they hope to raise enough money for a mini bus.
Collecting cans and...
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...
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.
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.
The advice local principals have for students ahead of NAPLAN
NAPLAN will be kicking off for 2023 tomorrow, with some big changes ahead for students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9.
