Education
Top shelf Springfield Central Library was the most popular Ipswich City Council library in 2022, according to recently released statistics. It welcomed a total of 208,989 visitors, a 17 per cent jump year-on-year. It also topped the region’s libraries for total book loans and new memberships. That means in all three categories it beat out…
The inaugural Valentine’s Adoption Sale, a local animal welfare initiative, took place last month, with some heart-warming results. The Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ) offered pets for adoption at a heavy discount from February 8 to 14. Adult cat adoption cost just $29, and selected adult dogs were available at $99. In total, 41…
Year 7 students at Staines Memorial College recently took part in a ‘Great Archaeological Dig’ activity – and they certainly made some “sweet” discoveries. As part of their latest archaeology project, the class trekked to the school’s long-jump pit. The makeshift dig site was perfect for the occasion. According to Mr Jeremy Williams, head of…
OPINION The primary aim of The Greater Springfield Times is to advance “public interest journalism” – that is, to regularly publish stories that invigorate broader discussion topics important to the local community. And that matters. Dr Jay Thompson of The University of Melbourne says this kind of journalism is “integral to a healthy democracy” by…
The state legislative member for Jordan, Charis Mullen, is offering $1,000 to one Year 11 or 12 student in the Greater Springfield region who best embodies the virtues of leadership — with entries closing in just a few days. Jordan MP Charis Mullen recently announced the competition for the Violet Jordan Leadership Award, with application…
A local provider of online sign language courses is planning a new series of videos and an increased focus on community education programs to help dismantle the barrier between Deaf and hearing people. Michaela Reece operates Awesome Auslan, a Camira based education service founded in 2021 that specialises in the teaching of Australian Sign Language,…
Two new primary schools and a new senior campus are now in development in Greater Springfield – a much needed expansion of student capacity across the region. “[It’s part of our] ongoing commitment to building new schools in Queensland’s fastest growing communities,” Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said. \”We want all young Queenslanders to have a world…
Megan Woolley reporting Greater Gliders have officially been upgraded to an endangered species, and local nature groups are working tirelessly to help restore their numbers. On July 5, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek accepted the recommendation of the Threatened Species Scientific Committee to uplist Greater Gliders from “vulnerable” to “endangered.” In the last 20 years, glider…
This weekend, Woodcrest State College will officially celebrate its 25th birthday – a remarkable milestone and testament to the enduring and ever-growing community of Greater Springfield. As part of the celebrations, from 10am, the school is welcoming everyone through its doors to join in on the festivities. “We hope you can join us on Saturday…
Megan Woolley reporting Students from The Springfield Anglican College and Springfield Central State High School put their dancing shoes on and competed at the QUOTA Beenleigh Eisteddfod at the Logan Entertainment Centre on Wednesday, 3 August. The annual QUOTA Beenleigh Eisteddfod brings young school students all across Logan together every year to compete in a…