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By Nasik Swami. The state government has provided a revised offer of more than $1.3billion to the South Australian Education Union to fix pay and working conditions for public educators. The union has confirmed it is considering the revised offer, putting on hold plans for additional teacher strike actions. This newspaper has been informed that […]
By Triple P: Positive Parenting Program. Children who are ‘fussy eaters’ are a common concern for families and can often be a source of anxiety and worry for parents and carers. Experts at the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program are giving families simple and practical tips to inject some more joy and adventure into […]
By Nasik Swami. The South Australian Education Union and the state government are still at loggerheads over better pay and conditions for public educators. Union president Andrew Gohl told this newspaper that the parties have not reached any agreement yet, and their executives “will determine whether industrial action is needed” again. If the union members […]
Optional picture file name: editorial – Sunrise Christian School pictureOptional picture caption: Ms Maney, Reception/Grade 1 Teacher at Sunrise Christian School. Picture: supplied. By Sunrise Christian School. Starting school is an enormous step for children. At Sunrise Christian School, we help parents prepare their children for school so that they will have the confidence and […]
By Group Training Employment (GTE). No matter what options you are considering for your future, Group Training Employment can assist with connecting you to the opportunity that provides the next step on your career pathway. If you are intending to have a gap year before starting Uni, like the many gap year trainees GTE currently […]
Book Week: It has been a wonderful week at Sunrise Christian School. Thank you to Mrs Bettina Palma who has been busy behind the scenes turning our Discovery Centre into the Scholastic Book Fair. Mrs Palma did a wonderful job creating a buzz around books! Creator, Writer and Illustrator Andrew McDonough took students through the […]
The Department of Environment and Water (DEW) has reopened the Bool Lagoon to the public as investigations into the mysterious deaths of hundreds of frogs in the area continue.
The mass frog mortality event occurred at the lagoon last week, prompting the immediate closure of the popular nature park near Naracoorte.
3rd August 2023 . By Mrs Kerr, Deputy Principal. Staffing Changes: I would like to congratulate Samantha Gale on successfully obtaining the Wellbeing Coordinator position at Naracoorte Primary School for the remainder of the 2023 school year. Sam will work at NPS supporting students and staff with their wellbeing. Thank you Sam, for your hard work […]
6th July 2023 By Ms Edwards, Principal Wow, I can’t believe we are half way through the year! School will return on Monday the 24th of July. I hope you all have a wonderful break with your families. Mid- Year Reports After a productive and jam-packed first semester, it’s that time of year when we […]
By Nasik Swami Good news for teachers who go and work in regional schools in South Australia. Minister for Education Blair Boyer has announced that the loading allowance for teachers in rural South Australia will become an ongoing payment from 2024. This means anyone who is eligible to receive the allowance in the 2024 school […]
By Ms Edwards, Principal Refugee Week Did you know this week we celebrate Refugee Week? Refugee Week is an annual event in Australia that is celebrated from the 18th to the 24th of June. It is a time to acknowledge the contributions, resilience and courage of refugees, asylum seekers and their families. Our school understands […]
By the Leadership Group: Rob Sandercock, Andrea Lawrie & Lucy Possingham Well, what a fortnight it has been. Somewhat damp underfoot with a flooded carpark, a few roof leakages and wet weather recesses and lunches all have added to the usual daily events at NPS. It is hard to believe that the term has almost […]
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