The Armidale School and UNE partnership to strengthen educational outcomes
TWO of Armidale’s academic institutions have formally agreed to work together on a range of areas of mutual benefit, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between The Armidale School and University of New England. The Memorandum, that will be in force for two years initially, will see UNE provide practical support for TAS
St Philomena's Moree calling for grounds and maintenance services tenders
ST Philomena’s Catholic School in Moree is calling for tenders for the provision of grounds and maintenance services of the school’s extensive facilities and outdoor areas. The co-educational school caters for 360 students and employs 65 staff members. The campus includes large sporting grounds, two playgrounds, sand pits, landscaped gardens, hedges and two agricultural plots,
Boggabilla Central School’s Careers Expo praised by staff, students and exhibitors
BOGGABILLA Central School Year 7 student Ashley Jarrett reckoned the virtual reality goggles were ‘cool’, and Year 9 student Brenda Flanders learned about school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. The annual Ngurrugu Guuwali – Speak of Tomorrow – Careers Expo at Boggabilla Central School for kindergarten to Year 12 students was held last Thursday, with school staff,
Wee Waa High School’s new mural reflects students’ hopes and growth
WEE Waa High School has unveiled its new mural, A New Journey – a vibrant celebration of identity, growth and connection, depicting the hopes and ambitions of the students. The mural has been created by local Indigenous-identifying artist, Ethan Towns, in collaboration with a group of students, tracing the path of an Aboriginal student from
Moree Plains’ students to explore how messages travelled before mobile phones
A vintage caravan turned travelling museum will roll into Moree Plains schools this month, giving students a hands-on look at how people communicated before mobile phones, text messages and the internet. The exhibition, Connected: Signal to the Stars, includes historical objects, interactive displays, storytelling and activities such as flag signalling. Students will be able to
Performing Arts show Pulse Moree to bring nearly 500 students to War Memorial Hall
THE NSW Department of Education Arts Unit showcase Pulse Moree has returned for its third year with nearly 500 students across 14 local schools to participate over the next three days. The program includes two days of music, dance and drama workshops for students from Kindergarten to Year 12, delivered by Sydney-based Arts Unit staff,
Bamara Driver Licensing Access Program and Parent Pathways changing lives in Moree
MOREE provider Bamara proudly delivers two important programs that continue to change lives across the black-soil plains. The Bamara Driver Licensing Access Program, managed by driving instructor Jimmy Bryans, and Parent Pathways, overseen by support mentor Kerry Macey, are important services available to clients facing challenges in a forever-changing world. DLAP is a free program
Armidale set for major economic boost as UNE scales up graduation
THOUSANDS of visitors are arriving in Armidale this week as the University of New England rolls out its largest graduation, bringing a significant surge in economic activity to the region. More than 2500 students will graduate across six ceremonies, held between May 4 and 9, with around 1200 attending in person. Each graduate typically brings
Moree Christian School information session May 6 for prospective 2027 kindergarten students
MOREE Christian School will on Wednesday, May 6, welcome prospective 2027 Kindergarten children and their parents and carers to the school for an information afternoon. The one-hour session, scheduled for 3.30pm, will brief parents and carers about their children’s first year at Moree Christian School. Acting principal Emily Cobb said kindergarten is an important step
St Philomena’s School major upgrades officially opened
IN 1898, the Sisters of Mercy walked from Gunnedah to the black-soil plains in north-western New South Wales to establish a Catholic school and convent on the eastern side of Moree. Led by Mother Aloysius, the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic order founded in 1831 by Sister Catherine McAuley, established a convent and school in
