
Drouin parents Lee and Teneille Hawke got the type of ‘phone call in late October that all parents dread. It was from the principal of Drouin Primary School Brad Wheller telling them that their 12 year-old son Deakin was just…
Chairo Christian School recently unveiled its new $6 million Chairo Cultural Centre performing arts space. In addition to a 400-seat theatre, the new building now houses a drama, dance room and other offices. Previously, students used the campus’ Tyson Hall…
Local schools celebrated Father’s Day with visits, fun activities and handcrafted presents. At St Ita’s Primary School at Drouin, Father’s Day was celebrated on Friday morning with a special breakfast for fathers or special people. It was a great chance…
Drouin Secondary College students have been helping put together food hampers for the estimated 400 people who sleep rough or are homeless in Baw Baw Shire. Fourteen students from the Leos group at the school joined more than 30 volunteers…
Alternative, old rock band from Trafalgar High School “The Leftovers” has won the senior section of Rockfest. The Leftovers include students lead singer Ishy Lewis, drummer and backing vocalist Grady Ruiter, keyboard player Seth Benson and bass guitarist Josh Geiberras.…
A $5.8 million learning hub incorporating science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics studies was officially opened at Warragul Regional College last week. While students returned from holiday at the start of term with a sense of excitement to use the…
Students at the small rural primary school at Noojee were punching well above their weights when they entertained members of Noojee CFA. The five students invited the CFA volunteers to the school to thank them for their hard work during…
Students at Bunyip Primary School recently put their talents on show. With the school’s annual talent show a highly anticipated event, many students had decided on their act early and had practiced for much of the school year. The successful…
Warragul District Specialist School’s senior gardening and community connections program celebrated a year of hard work in the school by hosting an open garden day recently. About 50 parents and friends of the school braved the heat to visit the…
Students across West Gippsland celebrated their success on Friday with some strong Victorian Certificate of Education results across the district. Dux of St Paul’s Anglican Grammar was Janelle Rajasingham of Warragul with 99.15, which included a perfect study score of…