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Senior fellas met for footy and fellowship
The first Willowra School senior fellas camp rewarded 14 students for their regular attendance at the remote school.
Students spruik Venusian orbiter
The Beyond the Stars Agency is one of two finalists in Division 5/6 of the national Junior Space Design Competition.
Love, art, and a festival
An Alice Springs art project highlighting affection was devised by Centralian Senior College student Isla Hooper.
Distance no tyrant to Alice author
A grim reliance on unreliable vehicles bumping along narrow tracks, and fording boggy creeks, was once the monthly experience of Tanya Heaslip’s mother.
Henbury School again vies for awards
The annual Northern Territory Disability Services and Inclusion Awards promote careers in the disability workforce, and individuals, services, businesses and programs making outstanding contributions to people with a disability.
Earth, environments, and exhibits
The Eco School credentials of Girraween Primary School were highlighted during its 22 September Field Day.
Dripstone triumphant at tournament
Dripstone Middle School teams have eclipsed rivals in two divisions of the 2021 Tournament of Minds.
Katherine school triumphs in Minecraft narrative
Clyde Fenton Primary School has won the Best Narrative [video] in this year’s Indigital Minecraft Education Challenge.
Pathway possibilities
The annual careers expo at Katherine High School attracted 25 exhibitors this year.
C2C winner strives “to make a difference”
Maree Adams [pictured] is a winner of the Country to Canberra (C2C) leadership competition. The 17-year-old Nhulunbuy High School student will participate in a scheme empowering regional, rural and remote teenage girls through education, leadership and mentorship.
Dancers ready for stellar shows
Alice Can Dance will showcase the choreography of students from 12 schools.
Fun, contests and country
Culture, competition and recreation, are motivating students to ride bikes at remote Yarralin School.
Book Week eggstravaganza
Anula Primary School students were goggle-eyed by a giant mysterious egg ’laid’ in the school grounds.
TIDES raise BEAT excitement
After COVID disruptions to last year’s BEAT Festival, the 2021 talent showcase has attracted 50 schools from Darwin, Palmerston and Rural, Katherine and Alice Springs.
Careers in crumbs
A vocational course at Alyangula Area School is outfitting 21 students with hospitality industry skills.
Shepherdson students master shipboard safety
Seafaring students at Shepherdson College have successfully finished a four-part course offered by the school’s Maritime Academy.
Belyuen celebrates major win
Aiden Sing of Belyuen School [pictured] is the 2021 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year.
Provoked to write
The Rural Hub Writer’s Big Day Picnic this year attracted 500 students.
Yarralin Olympics 2021
Teamwork and talent were on show at the recent Yarralin School ‘Olympic Games’.
River a ribbon of learning
Robinson River preschoolers and FaFT children recently visited nearby Robinson River to collect litter, and use Garrawa to name watercourse inhabitants.
Air to air
In a recent week-long visit to Alice Springs — students who learn from the air — took to the air.
Connecting through education
Indian student Dayam Rizvi received a 2020 Study in Australia's Northern Territory Scholarship from StudyNT through the International School Education Program.
Restorations forge links
Some Sadadeen Primary School students are building relationships and community connections as they renovate old bicycles.
Operations certificate builds kitchen confidence
Gunbalanya School students have mastered basic hospitality skills, and may pursue advanced industry qualifications.
New horizons at Alekarenge
A vocational educational and training (VET) program at Alekarenge School is broadening career opportunities for its students.
No School No Service
No School No Service supports increasing student attendance and engagement.
Clash of the titans
Ruby Red has overcome all rivals to win a place at the Battle of the School Bands final.
Other world insights
The Solar System has moved into Ida Standley Preschool. The cosmic crush has helped the Alice Springs preschoolers understand planetary dynamics and space exploration.
New teacher loves “shining moments”
First-time educator Gemma Henderson is thoroughly motivated at the end of her inaugural school term.
Wheelchair navigation tested in rugby clashes
A final score of 12 to 8 ended wheelchair rugby games between mixed Katherine High School and St Joseph’s College sides.
Teacher firsts at Alekarenge
Two Alekarenge residents have completed the Advanced Diploma of Education (Professional Education Worker) elevating them to higher positions in the local school.