High School Mardi Gras
The annual High School Mardi Gras will be held at the School on Friday, August 13th commencing at 5 p.m. The stalls being conducted will be fancy…
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Schools, 1976
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Pre-school News
The pre-school visit to the Prairie shearing shed, last Wednesday was enjoyed by all. In addition to seeing the sheep being shorn, we were able to see…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →“Small Business Management School"
The Namoi Regional Office of the University of New England's Department of Continuing Education (formerly University Extension) has a responsibility for…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Horse School
Two short courses on horse management will be held at Orange Agricultural College in late…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →High School News School Reports
All reports for students in Years 7 to 11 have now been posted to parents. If anyone has not received a report, please contact the Principal immediately…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Bourke High School Science Fair
The first Annual Bourke High School Science Fair was held last week. Mr. Bob Lillis judged the seventy entries and he was most impressed by the presentation…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →St. Ignatius Parish School Excursion
At 7 a.m. on Monday, 26th July, fifty Year 5 and 6 children from St. Ignatiusâ school left Bourke for Canberra. When we arrived at Trangie we…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pre-school for Brewarrina
Minister for Education, Mr. Eric Bedford, recently announced that 39 preschool units worth about $3.5 million would be established at 28 public schools…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Should it cost $500 to stimulate a school child?
There are people who believe that no cost is too high when it comes to education. And there are others who say that money alone will never do the job…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →High School News Parent-teacher Night Western Area Athletic Carnival
As reported last week, Mr. Goodman and Mrs. Williams accompanied four students, namely, Isaac Doolan, Tracey Grove, Margaret Mackay and Beverley…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →“Jandra” School Magazine How You Can Help!
In the past three years, Bourke High School has successfully published a full scale School Magazine called âJandra.â This year they are planning another…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Teachers for Deaf Children
More than 60 western children with hearing handicaps are receiving assistance from…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Community school in a growth centre
A community school in the Bathurst/Orange Growth Centre, Kinross Wolaroi is a rather unusual independent school. While it is a member of the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →“New Look” for Bourke School Hostel
Our picture shows the present appearance of Bourke School Hostel with a new roof over the entire complex. New Matronâs and Supervisor's quarters have been included in the $250,000 improvement programme…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Special Rail Carriage for School Children
Bourke Stationmaster, Bob Hennessey, notifies that a special carriage will be on behind the goods train on Tuesday, 14th September, for the use of children…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Primary School News Primary Pupils to Attend Burrendong Fitness Camp
On Monday, September 27, forty girls and forty boys leave for a five day camping experience at Burrendong Dam. The children will be accompanied by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bourke High School News
The last term of the 1976 school year is under way. This term is a very important one and all students should be consolidating the work that they have had…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Father complains: “Too much school sport not enough education” Parents have the final day — Education Director
Too much emphasis is being placed by schools on sport at a time when education is essential for progress in the world. That is a complaint being made by some…
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The last week saw a successful overnight camping excursion for Mrs. Assadâs which returned happy and enthusiastic despite Thursday nights downpour…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Schoolboy jockey has bright future
Popular Walgett schoolboy apprentice jockey Paul Wearne is rapidly attaining top…
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