Schools

4 November 2025

Storm slams 150th Esk celebration

PREMIER David Crisafulli visited Esk State School this week after the school’s 150th anniversary celebration was hit by a violent hailstorm on Saturday, November 1. Nine people were hospitalised with serious injuries in the storm, while dozens of veh...

28 October 2025

Toogoolawah triumph night

Outstanding athletes in swimming, athletics, cross-country, volleyball, netball, and rugby league received recognition for their skill, determination, and exemplary spirit. Among the standouts was Lorelei Bacchi, whose unwavering commitment to equest...

22 October 2025

Harlin kids climb high with $360K playground

HARLIN State School proudly celebrated the official opening of its new, $360,000 playground on Friday, October 17, marking an exciting and long-awaited milestone for students and the community. For over 30 years, the previous playground served genera...

14 October 2025

School built into shape

WOODFORD families will still have to wait an unspecified period before being able to access Years 11 and 12, as the Woodford State School and State Government work together to overcome obstacles such as additional infrastructure and suitable staff. T...

23 September 2025

Playground with a heart

What was once a bare and uninspiring playground is now a vibrant, engaging space, filled with sensory boards and garden beds—designed and built by high school students under the guidance of their teacher, Dennis Ward. The ECDP supports children with ...

6 September 2025

Plainland school’s new facilities shine

The expansion includes a multi-purpose tiered science room and an additional laboratory, adding to the three labs built in 2023. These new spaces allow for diverse teaching methods in science and hands-on learning. The College’s six-room innovation h...

19 August 2025

Science on show in Kilcoy

The event brought together all students from Prep to Year 6, with 285 children involved in presenting projects and demonstrations. Year 5 and Year 6 leaders took on the responsibility of running each class display, guiding younger students through th...

1 June 2025

Peachester SS built up with $5k

Operations Manager Bill Johnson reached out to the school as part of Site Team’s commitment to give back to the local community through donations to schools in the area. As a driving force behind the initiative, Mr Johnson met with school representat...

24 May 2025

Esk State School students buy smart

The annual competition challenges students, Year 4 to 12, to make a creative project that explains and addresses an important consumer issue of their choice for a chance to win a share of more than $15,000. The OFT speaker helped the Esk State School...