Kids

Although The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom shares some similarities with its heralded predecessor, it is in fact far superior.

Game review: ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’

Corin Mackay July 11, 2023 3 min read 0

In a nutshell: A masterpiece. Although it shares some similarities with its heralded predecessor, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is in fact a far superior, refined experience, and is chock-full of fresh ideas. Developed and Published by: Nintendo Available on: Nintendo Switch Price: About $80 After six long years of waiting, the…

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Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School principal Christine Ioannides explains her passion for authentically connecting with her students.

Student voice is key, says Good Shepherd’s new principal

Daniel Bouwmeester July 10, 2023 3 min read 0

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School principal Christine Ioannides has a passion for authentically connecting with her students. In her short time as the school’s leader, Christine has already demonstrated initiative by planning a regular ‘Afternoon Tea with the Principal’. Each school term, students will be invited to share with her their ideas and direction for…

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Staines Memorial College held a Slime Spectacular obstacle course event to help raise money for the school's sports program

Staines students ‘goo’ for gold

Daniel Bouwmeester April 6, 2023 2 min read 0

On the last day of Term 1, Staines Memorial College held a Slime Spectacular obstacle course event to help raise money for the school’s sports program. The school raised a total of $5,200, an impressive result. It was an event that all students could participate in — from kindergarten to Year 12 — communications officer…

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Orion Springfield Central held its first ever ‘Strong Sisters SportsFest’ last weekend, featuring local sports clubs, live demonstrations, and more

Strong showing for first Orion ‘SportsFest’

Daniel Bouwmeester March 12, 2023 3 min read 0

Orion Springfield Central held its first ever ‘Strong Sisters SportsFest’ last weekend, featuring local sports clubs, live demonstrations, and more. It took place on Sunday, March 5, at Orion Springfield Central, coinciding with last week’s International Women’s Day celebrations. Hundreds of people immersed themselves in fun and engaging activities, giveaways, and information sessions throughout the…

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From the shelves of Springfield Central Library…

Daniel Bouwmeester March 10, 2023 3 min read 0

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…

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Staines kids ‘dig’ day in the sand

Daniel Bouwmeester March 7, 2023 2 min read 0

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…

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