Education
Track to the future for sporty mum
SHE gave up running for five years but that hasn’t stopped Anna Kasapis from becoming a world champion.
Schools plan slammed as ‘not enough’
A COMMUNITY group in Melbourne’s east has slammed the State Government over its failure to plan for new schools as the population in the area booms.
Islamic school bid rejected by VCAT
VCAT has knocked back a planned Islamic primary school at Oaklands Junction because of potential impacts on Melbourne Airport.
Storytime dogs unleash literacy fun
STUDENTS at a Sunbury school love reading tales to Stumpy, a three-legged dog who is a paw-fect storytime buddy.
Cash boost for Hume schools
SEVERAL Hume schools will be able to fix up their old buildings, thanks to a funding boost from the State Government.
Aspiring uni student helps detainees
A BROADMEADOWS student has received early admission university in recognition of his volunteer work with asylum seekers.
Kinder kids go bush
KIDS at Mentone Pre-School are being encouraged to get back to nature through a Bush Kinder program.
Cuddly mascot eases VCE stress
A FURRY visitor has helped put a “paws” on exam stress for VCE students at its namesake high school in Melbourne’s northwest.
Garden cultivates careers in plants
A NEW community garden at a school in Melbourne’s outer east isn’t just for the kids — parents will be offered the chance to do TAFE horticulture classes too.
Duo put talent on show
ST KILDA siblings Freya and Xavier Bolger have put their artistic flair on show as the youngest entrants to a popular annual postcard exhibition in Melbournes inner south.
Festival harvests student skills
DOZENS of Salesian College students who study farming will showcase their skills at this Sunday’s Rupertswood Harvest Festival.
From crumbling classrooms to stunning new school
IT’S all smiles for happy young students in their new primary school in Melbourne’s inner south.
Teens turn the corner
A NEW Macedon Ranges volunteer organisation aims to turn fortunes around for youth struggling at school and home.
New pod in play at Sunbury
SUNBURY Primary School students are enjoying the spoils of an industrial play pod area, complete with ducts and foam floats.
Silent story packs punch
YOU don’t always needs words to tell a story, as this gorup of Pearcedale Primary School students have shown.
Designs a creative welcome display
MEADOW Heights teenager Nicoleta Bilous was among students who created a special installation for a national competition.
Clarkefield Primary School closed
CLARKEFIELD Primary School has closed and will not accept enrolments for next year.
For them, it’s easy being green
THEY might only be primary school students, but there are plenty of lessons that can be learned from them about sustainability.
Students bounce into positivity
STUDENTS in Melbourne’s outer east students are leading the charge with mental health and determined to promote happiness to the wider community.
Heath puts in a marathon effort
BEFORE he started at the Cerebral Palsy Education Centre, Heath Duffield couldn’t walk or talk. Now he’s looking to walk 3km in the Melbourne Marathon.
Clown ‘sightings’ put school in lockdown
THE ‘clown purge’ craze put a school in Melbourne’s north into lockdown — but police say rumours of clowns targeting the college were off the mark.
Kids put homelessness on agenda
STUDENTS in Melbourne’s northwest have been recognised for shining the spotlight on homelessness.
Rising star sidelined by lack of cash
A YOUNG gridiron player’s dream of scoring a touchdown for Victoria has been crushed because he couldn’t afford to travel with his teammates.
Bulldogs fans show their bite
FOOTY finals fever has gripped Melbourne’s west with Bulldogs fans daring to dream of an elusive second premiership.
Young musicians get elderly toes tapping
A TROVE of talented young students serenaded a very appreciative audience last week, bridging the generation gap with the sound of music.
Red tape ban puts stop to lollipop treats
A LOLLIPOP lady who hands out treats to children and dogs in Melbourne’s outer east has been told to stop after complaints by a parent.
Academy opens up footy careers for girls
A SCHOOL in Melbourne’s east has joined up with the Melbourne Football Club to launch a girls-only AFL academy program.
Outspoken gay pupil wins national award
AN OPENLY gay private school student whose speech on “hyper masculinity” has won a national award will compete in London against representatives from up to 50 countries.
