Education

Uni students hit the ground running to their future

Students from Shepparton’s La Trobe University campus are enjoying the sights and sounds of the inaugural O Week. However, after the fun-fuelled days cease, the students will hit the ground running to their dreams. More than 160 students have...

Morgan Dyer

28 Feb 2020

Education

STEM centre guaranteed for Shepparton students and tech school still on the cards

Victorian Education Minister James Merlino has assured Greater Shepparton Secondary College students they will “absolutely” get a new STEM centre, and says a tech school is still on the table for Shepparton’s 10-year Education Plan. His...

Madi Chwasta

27 Feb 2020

Education

Strathmerton Primary learn about Aboriginal culture with a visit from ASHE

Strathmerton Primary School students recently broadened their learning on Aboriginal culture thanks to a visit from the Academy of Sport, Health and Education. Sixteen Koori VCAL students performed activities in the cultural immersion program...

James Bennett

25 Feb 2020

Education

Strathmerton Primary learn about Aboriginal culture with a visit from ASHE

James Bennett

25 Feb 2020

Education

School leaders of GSSC officially inducted

The event also featured a powerful Acknowledgement of Country by Jada Cooper, and a rousing performance by the College Band of Amy Winehouse’s hit song Valerie

Madi Chwasta

24 Feb 2020

Education

Dozens of subjects on offer for GSSC Year 9 students

When you look at the sheer variety of subject choices for Year 9 students at Greater Shepparton Secondary College, you may think it was a for a university degree list. The school is offering a whopping 80 subjects for the near 400 students at the...

Madi Chwasta

24 Feb 2020

Education

Grahamvale Primary School’s student leaders celebrated

Grahamvale Primary School’s new junior school councillors received their badges yesterday in front of friends, family and fellow students at a school assembly. The eight new representatives were elected by their classmates from Year 3-4 classes and...

Spencer Fowler Steen

18 Feb 2020

Education

Grahamvale PS school councillors share their thoughts on their new roles

The News asked some of Grahamvale Primary School’s new junior school councillors why they thought their classmates had elected them

Spencer Fowler Steen

18 Feb 2020

Education

First aid training going a long away at Gowrie St PS

Students at Gowrie St Primary School were given the A, B, Cs on first aid training, thanks to a St John’s Ambulance course. Gowrie St Primary School wellbeing leader Bron Huggard said it was the first time the school had adopted the program...

Ed McLeish

17 Feb 2020

News

Shepparton kids find love of books with new research-based reading model

A learning model for reading — based on how much kids can handle before they ‘switch off’ — has been implemented at the start of the day at primary schools across Shepparton, with stellar results. Known as a ‘reader’s...

Madi Chwasta

13 Feb 2020

News

‘Super school’ construction officially begins

The construction of the new Greater Shepparton Secondary College is officially under way, with state and local figures donning hi-vis jackets and helmets to turn the first sod yesterday.

Madi Chwasta

12 Feb 2020

Education

Small business scene set to flourish in Shepparton

Shepparton’s business scene is set to flourish after a pilot program was run to encourage entrepreneurs from within the African community.

Liz Mellino

12 Feb 2020

Education

Students arrive at uni

Not only is class back for youngsters across the Goulburn Valley this week but also for some in higher education. A handful of University of Melbourne Department of Rural Health students arrived in Shepparton on Wednesday. Two students returning to...

James Bennett

31 Jan 2020

Education

Wanganui canteen owner opening earlier for bus arrivals

School canteen operator Kylie Stewart goes out of her way to make sure all students are properly fed. So while she was “shocked” to discover the morning school buses would be arriving at Greater Shepparton Secondary College’s Wanganui...

Madi Chwasta

03 Feb 2020

Education

Six new engineering scholarships for Goulburn Valley students

Prospective engineering students in the Goulburn Valley can now apply for one of six new GOTAFE scholarships, including two mechanical apprenticeships. The full-tuition scholarships are funded by SPC, and successful recipients will complete their...

Madi Chwasta

04 Feb 2020

Education

Shepparton’s ASHE kicks off the new year

Around 50 people joined at The University of Melbourne’s Academy of Sport, Health and Education (ASHE) in Shepparton for its opening ceremony yesterday morning. A didgeridoo performance accompanied a smoking ceremony outside of the building...

Ed McLeish

04 Feb 2020

Education

Two sets of twins in prep at Katandra West Primary School

In the years Marcia Waters has been principal of Katandra West Primary, she’s only seen one set of twins. But this year is out of the ordinary, for any school. Of the 11 foundation students, there are two sets of twins. “It’s very...

Madi Chwasta

04 Feb 2020

News

Preps jump for joy on their first day

The start of the school year is an exciting and nerve-wracking time, especially for preps and their families.

Madi Chwasta

29 Jan 2020

Education

No Greater Shepparton Secondary College uniform? No problem, says education department

Greater Shepparton Secondary College students will not be punished for wearing incorrect uniform on their first day of school, as certain stock runs low. A Department of Education and Training spokesperson said students were “able” to wear clothing...

Madi Chwasta

29 Jan 2020