NSW to lead landmark changes in bullying prevention
BULLYING incidents will be triaged, recorded and responded to with urgency and care, under the NSW Anti-Bullying Framework released earlier this month. All 3120 government, Catholic and independent schools have committed to implementing anti-bullying policies consistent with the NSW Anti-Bullying Framework – the first sector-wide approach to tackling bullying in the country. For the first
Educational Scholarship Program for Aboriginal languages
THE Aboriginal Languages Trust has launched its annual Aboriginal Languages Educational Scholarship Program to support Aboriginal individuals undertaking education and training in Aboriginal Languages. Donna Starr and Stephen Norman, two inspiring recipients of the Educational Scholarship Program, are making a significant impact in their communities through Language revitalisation and education. Ms Starr – Wanarruwa –
Connect and Thrive Pathways: Moree, Collarenebri and Mungindi
LAST month, Connect and Thrive Pathways brought together 46 young people from across the Moree region for a full-day youth engagement session. Held at the Moree Services Club auditorium, the event involved young people aged 15 to 18 from four schools across the Moree region. One of the attending principals shared that this was the
School-leavers step into trades and break barriers
AS HSC results landed across New South Wales this week, Apprenticeship Support Australia is calling on school-leavers – especially young women – to consider apprenticeships and traineeships in industries crying out for skilled workers. Half of all trades roles are experiencing a national shortage, according to Jobs and Skills Australia, compared to almost one in
St Joseph’s Mungindi Primary School principal Frances Reynolds wins major award
ST Joseph’s Mungindi Primary School principal Frances Reynolds has been presented the JA Sutherland Memorial Award at the recent New England Education Co-Operative Awards for her significant contribution to education. The annual awards, held last month at the Armidale Golf Club, recognises outstanding achievements in education within the New England and north-western area of New
Helping hand for rural and regional families navigating social media delay
GOVERNMENT eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant is calling on parents, carers and young people in regional and rural communities to visit eSafety and access resources designed to help them handle social media age restrictions, which are now in effect. Developed collaboratively with Australia’s leading mental health and support organisations, the resources explain what is changing,
Moree Public School staff win three awards for services to the NSW education system
STAFF at Moree Public School have been recognised at two major events in recent weeks, winning three awards for services to the New South Wales education system. Principal Sharyn Cox received the NSW Primary Principals’ Association award at a special ceremony at the Sofitel Wentworth in Sydney in late October. Two days later, deputy principal Lindy
BAMM wins major IMAGinE award for Team Trampoline exhibition
BANK Art Museum Moree has won a major award at the Museum and Galleries NSW IMAGinE Awards, held at University of Sydney’s The Refectory last week. BAMM scooped the Engagement Projects Award for Team Trampoline, developed by BAMM with artist Meg Wilson, and facilitated by BAMM’s Cate Gaston. Ms Wilson is an interdisciplinary artist and
Boggabilla Central School kindy kids switched on and ready for 2026
IT’S a big step – bigger than most people realise. For students under the age of five, transitioning from pre-school to kindergarten can be a daunting exercise. After all, this is the “big school”. Recently, Boggabilla Central School staged its main transitioning event, with each pre-school room showcasing a range of craft and arts based
Moree Clontarf Academy ends incredible year with awards ceremony
A group of proud young men were recognised on Wednesday afternoon when Moree Clontarf Academy held its 2025 awards ceremony and graduation. More than 60 Moree Secondary College students from Year 7 through to Year 12 were applauded for their hard work and initiative under the Clontarf program, which is getting incredible results across the
