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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1977

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here there and any — where Visit by school

Western Magazine · Monday 6 June 1977 · page 4

Couraliie High School at Moree will visit Walgett in the annual inter-school visit…

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High School News Sports Uniform Pattern

The Western Herald · Friday 10 June 1977 · page 2

As an alternative pattern for the Girls’ Sports Uniform, it is permissible to Butterick Pattern No. 402. This pattern may be ordered from the local stores…

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New Enngon a School to Be Started “Soon”

The Western Herald · Friday 10 June 1977 · page 1

The Member for Castlereagh, Mr. J. B. Renshaw last week announced that he was confident a start would soon be made on the construction of the new Enngonia…

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Pre-school News

The Western Herald · Friday 10 June 1977 · page 2

The children have adjusted well to their new session times. We have noticed that for several of the children, the changed attendance times have made them more…

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Centenary at school

Western Magazine · Monday 13 June 1977 · page 2

SIR — In the tiny agricultural area of Borenore eight miles west of Orange community spirit…

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LETTERS The school or the home?

Western Magazine · Monday 13 June 1977 · page 2

SIR — Your article on “Priority for the Three Rs” was a pleasant change from the recent…

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Schoolboy knockout

Western Magazine · Monday 13 June 1977 · page 19

The annual Dubbo Schoolboys’ Rugby knockout carnival, which will be the official Group XI knockout will be held in Dubbo on Saturday July 2…

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New Aid for Country Teachers

Western Magazine · Monday 13 June 1977 · page 3

They call it “The Resourceful Bus” — a specially equipped mobile demonstration centre on wheels which is being towed from school to school in 25…

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Successful start for school Rugby

Western Magazine · Monday 13 June 1977 · page 15

A most successful beginning has been made by the New South Wales Country Schools Rugby Union formed earlier this year to foster, to encourage and to promote rugby for schoolboys in the…

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Item from Primary School the First Fire

The Western Herald · Friday 17 June 1977 · page 5

One day Catito and his son Monito were hunting for food when a came. They sheltered in a nearby cave. Catito was hungry so he got two dry…

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Pre-school News

The Western Herald · Friday 24 June 1977 · page 2

On June 7th. the Pre-school spent an I enjoyable day at the Buster Appaloosa Farm. In addition to the Appaloosa mare,…

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Teachers’ benefit

Western Magazine · Monday 27 June 1977 · page 14

SIR — Isn’t it time parents got off the teacher’s backs? Every time a proposal is put forward by the…

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High School News Davidson Shield Round 1 — Versus Cobar

The Western Herald · Friday 1 July 1977 · page 8

Although Bourke lost the round 7 points to 13, Bourke pupils played extremely well and showed excellent sportsmanship. Results were:…

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Item from Primary School Mission to Jupiter

The Western Herald · Friday 1 July 1977 · page 4

On the spaceship Southern Hemisphere, the Commander McMaster awaits to touch down on this surface of the Jupiter. Oh, by the way, he is a…

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Seminar for Correspondence School Families

The Western Herald · Friday 1 July 1977 · page 3

Our good friend, Mr. Foley, at the Bourke Primary School, has again agreed to organise another parent/supervisor mini-school for you at the school on…

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St. Ignatius School Walkathon

The Western Herald · Friday 8 July 1977 · page 1

In an effort to help the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, St. Ignatius School will run a Walkathon on July 29. This is a worthy cause — helping…

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Item from Primary School Dangerous Adventure

The Western Herald · Friday 8 July 1977 · page 2

My friends and I were out on a picnic by the cliffs. We were setting off to go home when a sudden dense fog set in. As we walked carefully along the edge of the…

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High School News Year 8 Excursion

The Western Herald · Friday 8 July 1977 · page 4

At 6 a.m. on Monday, 11th July, 45 Year 8 students, together with 3 teachers, Mr. Brown, Mr. Carr and Mrs. Dalzell, will be departing on an excursion to Sydney…

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Warren Teacher Defended Letters to the editor described as 'unjustified attack'

Western Magazine · Monday 11 July 1977 · page 3

Letters written to the Western Magazine have been described by the Warren-Nevertire-Trangie Teachers Association as an “unjustified attack” on…

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Community School Workshop on “Employment in the Local Area”

The Western Herald · Friday 15 July 1977 · page 4

This year is one of active participation by both the Community and the School in relation to Career Education for the students…

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