education
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Derrimut schools in spotlight
The need for a secondary school in Derrimut will be investigated by Brimbank council. Cr Lucinda Congreve has called for a council report on what…
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New gateway to learning
St Albans Heights Primary School has marked its 50th birthday with a lasting symbol. Earlier this month the school erected a gate designed by the…
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Poster girl for bullying
A Derrimut student’s colourful stand against bullying has taken her to Government House in Sydney. A poster by St Lawrence Primary School grade 4 pupil…
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Show with a difference
The creative talents of Monmia Primary School’s pupils will be showcased to the community next week. On Wednesday, May 23 the school will host an…
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A golden moment
Levent Koca is the embodiment of hard work paying off. The Albanvale local was left shocked when he took out Kangan Institute’s Student of the…
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Council fights stadium removal
Brimbank council is calling on the state government to reinstate a four court indoor stadium into the planning for new college facilities at Sunshine College…
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Bullied teen takes a stand
A Caroline Springs teenager has turned a harrowing experience into the catalyst for change. Monique Mastrobattista, 14, suffered at the hands of bullies after transferring…
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Blooming good idea
Children at Brookfield Kindergarten have taken their first seedlings home to plant and grow. Melton council’s Kindergarten Plant Program provides every child enrolled in four-year-old…
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Hoops hopes on the rise
If determination and work ethic have anything to do with it, Alieu Chol will be taking his Melton-honed basketball talent to the world. The 19-year-old…
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Oh baby, get swimming
The opening of a new swim school in Keilor Park has made a big splash. Jump Swim Schools, specialising in swimming lessons for infants from…
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Reunion of great minds
A major coincidence has sparked a reunion of old friends and academic minds. St Albans North Primary School principal Robert Parker said the series of…
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Students left stranded
A Bacchus Marsh grandmother is leading a campaign for an additional school bus after a group of students was left behind because their regular bus…
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What’s brewing at Brookside?
Year 8 and 9 students at Brookside College are brewing up their entrepreneur skills. Hands on Learning teacher Seral Fehmi said students who run the…
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My Brimbank: Matt Rodriguez
Matt Rodriguez has lived in Sydenham for 20 years, and is an early childhood educator. He spoke to Ewen McRae. What is your connection to Brimbank?…
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Celebrating new heights
St Albans Heights Primary School is celebrating half a century of shaping young minds. School principal Helen Otway said a big celebration is planned for…
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