South West Youth
Better Australind skate park closer
A proposal for a new skate park in Australind that was prompted by a deputation of young people at the first Harvey Shire Council meeting in Australind two years ago has taken another step forward.
May 25, 2012, 6:00 am
Bunbury schools get e-coaches
Schools in Bunbury and the South West are adding an ‘‘I’’ to the three ‘‘Rs’’ by embracing and becoming part of a push to integrate modern technology and media into the education curriculum.
May 24, 2012, 11:00 am
Strong Harvey voice in Youth Parliament team
Youth Parliament members Georgina Gillies, Somya Rajawat, Clancy Hindmarsh, Ben Buxton and Canning MHR Don Randall.
May 24, 2012, 6:00 am
New principal for Burekup school
Valerie Applegate has taken on the role of principal at Burekup's River Valley Primary School at the start of the term bringing many years of country teaching experience with her.
May 23, 2012, 6:00 am
Australind students close to title
A group of Australind Senior High School students are one step away from competing for the Australia-New Zealand Brain Bee Challenge title.
May 22, 2012, 6:00 am
Dedication ingredient for success
Cassie Hornby believes her dedication to the children she works with at an Eaton childcare centre is what helped her win a State early childhood educators award.
May 21, 2012, 12:00 pm
Fukushima, Dunsborough kids share
Three students from Japan’s tsu- prescribed burns nami-affected Fukushima prefecture were able to share their stories with Dunsborough Primary School pupils this week.
May 18, 2012, 6:00 am
Manjimup celebrates anniversary in style
Students, parents, teachers and members of the community gathered at the Manjimup Senior High School on Friday afternoon for the Education Support Centre’s 25th anniversary celebrations and the official opening of the new multi-purpose building.
May 17, 2012, 6:00 am
Science a big hit at Manjimup PS
It's not quite the set of Young Einstein, but on Tuesdays after school, the science room at Manjimup Primary School is buzzing with the results of the latest experiment and the excitement of young minds.
May 16, 2012, 6:00 am
Careers' forum shows the way
More than 40 per cent of apprentices and trainees drop out of their chosen training before completion but a group of South West training and education organisations are aiming to change that statistic.
May 15, 2012, 6:00 am
Bunbury Senior High School ball (picture gallery)
Bunbury Senior High School hosted its annual school ball on Saturday night at SouthWest Italian Club.
May 14, 2012, 6:00 am
Capel YAC serve it up (picture gallery)
Hordes of young people attended the YACoustic Youth Festival at Southern Lakes Park in Dalyellup last Saturday.
May 14, 2012, 5:00 am
Giant pumpkins head for Margaret River
The region’s most passionate growers will be out to claim bragging rights at next weekend’s Margaret River farmers markets.
May 11, 2012, 12:00 pm
Quit driving dreams on track in Busselton
The Quit Forest Rally may have passed by for another year but some of Busselton’s young students are already revving up to take part in the 2013 event.
May 11, 2012, 6:00 am
Bunbury school nears centenary milestone
Today marks the 99-year anniversary of South Bunbury Primary School.
May 10, 2012, 6:00 am
Learning healthy habits at school
Teaching children healthy habits is the focus of the Take the Challenge program being started in some Bunbury schools.
May 10, 2012, 6:00 am
Fitness first in school program
Adam Road Primary School has introduced fitness testing in a bid to promote a healthy lifestyle among students.
May 9, 2012, 6:00 am
Graduate apprentice a role model
South West Institute of Technology student Ashley Chitty has gone above and beyond during her time as an apprentice.
May 8, 2012, 6:00 am
Walking to school, the way to go
Bunbury Primary School will join a number of primary schools across Australia in the 13th annual Walk Safely to School Day on May 18.
May 7, 2012, 6:00 am
Kids get bitten by the writing bug
Primary-school-aged students in the region are being urged to have a go at creative writing, as part of a new competition to encourage literacy.
May 4, 2012, 6:00 am
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