Moree Scouts prepare for Australian Jamboree
EVERY four years, more than 10,000 Scouts from across Australia and the world meet for an unforgettable ten-day camp – the Australian Jamboree – and enjoy incredible activities, new challenges and endless opportunities. To ensure north-west regional Scouts are properly prepared for the 2025 event, a four-day pre-jamboree camp last weekend opened the school holidays
Trinity Catholic College Immersion to Gamilaroi Country
THIRTEEN Year 10 students and three staff members from Trinity Catholic College in Lismore travelled across the ranges last month to spend a week in Gamilaroi Country – the second time a group of Trinity students have visited the Moree district this year. The group was welcomed to Gamilaroi country by Sharon Cooke at the
Gravo kids ranked No.2 statewide in small schools touch footy knockout
KIDS from Gravesend Public School are in Sydney this week competing in the PSSA State Small Schools Knockout Competition in two sports – touch football and netball. Incredibly, the tiny school earned a shot at the state titles in both after progressing to the quarter-finals when the knock-out started in June. On Wednesday afternoon, the
Perfect spring day for St Philomena’s Spring Fair
A BIG crowd enjoyed picture-postcard weather on a bright, sunny morning to take in the delights of the St Philomena’s Catholic School P&F annual Spring Fair on Sunday. Bric-a-brac and trash ‘n’ treasure stalls, plenty of food and refreshments, and a stack of kids’ entertainment and play areas dotted the school grounds as families enjoyed
Moree Plains Museum welcomes first school visit
THE Moree Plains Museum created its own piece of history earlier this month when a group of students from Moree Christian School visited. Moree and District Historical Society researchers hosted the Year 3/4 students and teacher, Emily Cobb, for an engaging morning, learning about the Moree district’s deep history – the museum’s first school excursion
The 2024 Grammys, St Phillies-style
All the big names were there. And, as tuxedo-clad co-host Bruce Antees told mesmerised audiences, the night-of-nights was “just insane, and everyone was so ready”. Taylor Swift, One Republic, Kate Perry, Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake – to name just a few – wowed spectators, and so did the kids from kindergarten through to Year
Bellata Public School to celebrate 125 years
HISTORIC Bellata Public School next week celebrates its 125th anniversary, and communities from across the north-west are invited to reconnect and reflect on the remarkable milestone. Parent Zara Lowien said the school will open its doors to the public from midday on Friday, September 27 to celebrate 125 years of educational excellence. “We are thrilled
School Leavers’ Guide now available
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton encourages school leavers in the Parkes electorate to pick up his free guide to assist with life after school. Mr Coulton said the 2024 School Leavers’ Guide contains information about further education and training opportunities, financial assistance available, finding employment, and mental health support services, as well as important
Moree district junior riders competing at national horse sports
A GROUP of young riders from the Moree district will represent New South Wales at the Marcus Oldham College Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships at Tamworth next week. Alec Dunlop, Kate McDonald, Lucy Doolin and Lola Barwick will join hundreds of young riders from around the country at the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre in
Opening doors for Aboriginal students in NSW public schools
ABORIGINAL students from around New South Wales now have greater access to a program designed to provide valuable work experience and nationally recognised qualifications while still at school. NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE, and Tertiary Education Steve Whan announced a new round of the Djinggi School-Based Traineeship Program while visiting students completing school-based traineeships at
