Education

Lyndoch Primary School students send 1,000 paper cranes to Japan for peace

By Matt WebsterMore than 1,000 paper cranes folded by Lyndoch Primary School students have been sent to Japan as part of a peace project connected to Hiroshima Day. The initiative, led by Japanese teacher Monique Seymour, was sparked after her 2023...

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Matthew Webster

09 Jul 2025

Education

NHS Texas Study Tour raises over $42K and strengthens community ties

In a fitting celebration at Nuriootpa High School’s whole school assembly on Friday the ‘fourth of July’, the school’s Texas Study Tour team proudly announced its current total fundraising tally of $42,829.34. What started as a travel dream for the...

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The Leader

09 Jul 2025

Education

State Government’s pre-school pledge for three year olds to begin in 2026

The first stages of landmark early childhood reforms will enable more than 200 long day care services across South Australia to deliver preschool for three-year-olds from next year. The services will be joined by 45 government preschools in regional...

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The Leader

02 Jul 2025

Education

New mural for Kapunda Primary School

By Mel JaunayHundreds of tiny coloured fingerprints of every student and staff member at Kapunda Primary School will form part of a commissioned mural to be installed in the school’s new bush garden. Painted by Roseworthy artist, Caitlyn...

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Mel Jaunay

02 Jul 2025

Education

Redeemer gives plenty of heart

On Friday last week the students at Redeemer Lutheran School skipped their way to better heart health with their Jump Off Day as part of their fundraising for Jump Rope For Heart. The school’s ‘Heart Heroes’ raised over $12,000 to go towards...

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Samantha Field

02 Jul 2025

Education

Collaboration key for local high schools

By Samantha FieldKapunda High School and Nuriootpa High School staff joined in on a moderation day on June 10, working to enrich education experiences for the approximately 2000 students currently studying across both schools. Speaking to The Leader...

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The Leader

18 Jun 2025

Education

Light Pass Primary thanks first responders

By Clem StanleyStudents and staff at Light Pass Primary School took the time to show their appreciation for local emergency services on national ‘Thank a First Responder Day’ on June 11. Coordinated by the school’s Admin/Finance Officer, Becky...

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Clem Stanley

18 Jun 2025

Education

Tanunda Kindy enjoys day at the caf

Tanunda Kindergarten had a fun afternoon out when they visited Wolhers on May 27. It was a chance for the children to enjoy the real cafe experience after playing at café in the kindy. They were treated to hot chocolates, cupcakes and biscuits...

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Samantha Field

11 Jun 2025

Education

Fun for a cause: Tanunda Primary host annual student fundraising fair

On May 23 Tanunda Primary School hosted its Annual Student Fundraising Fair. Classes organised individual stalls, which offered up sweet treats, fun activities, flowers and books for students to buy. Students raised money for UNICEF to provide ready...

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Samantha Field

04 Jun 2025

Education

Nuri Primary learns for National Reconciliation Week

By Clem StanleyLast week was National Reconciliation Week, and students at Nuriootpa Primary school spent their Thursday taking part in a number of activities to help them learn about experiences of First Nations people. Principal Vicky Ireland...

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Clem Stanley

04 Jun 2025

Education

Port Pirie educators pay a visit to the Barossa

Barossa schools and kindergartens were on show last week as education leaders from the Port Pirie partnership paid a visit to share ideas and learn about what they could take back to their own sites. The spirit of the visit was collaboration and...

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The Leader

04 Jun 2025

Education

Tanunda Primary School Sparkles

Tanunda Primary School was full of colour, glitter, and good vibes as students and staff celebrated Sparkle Day, hosting an event to raise awareness and appreciation for neurodiversity. Held to promote understanding and inclusion, Sparkle Day gave...

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Matthew Webster

14 May 2025

Education

Faith Lutheran College shines brightly with ‘Midnight – The Cinderella Musical’

Proudly produced by Faith’s dedicated Arts team, Midnight brings a distinct twist to the age-old Cinderella story, showcasing the talent, passion, and creativity of students from across the College. What makes this production especially exciting...

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The Leader

07 May 2025