Term 3 at Coolum State High School
Principal’s Post TROY ASCOTT COOLUM STATE HIGH SCHOOL WHAT A TERM! AS TERM 3 draws to a close at Coolum State High School, it is worth taking a moment to reflect on just how much our students have achieved…
Wave artist paints new mural at Coolum State School
LOCAL artist Owen Cavanagh, who is well known across the region for his iconic ‘Wave’ mural, which sits along the Sunshine Motorway and his sand murals, recently completed a mural at Coolum State School. Owen’s work features surf-inspired themes, and…
Event Showcase: Madagascar the musical
COOLUM STATE SCHOOL IT’S JUST two weeks until the students at Coolum State Primary School hear the words “it’s showtime” and present their production of DreamWorks, Madagascar Jr: A Musical Adventure. Madagascar Jr is a cleverly edited 60-minute version of the much-loved animated 2005 blockbuster film…
Book Week 2026 at Coolum State High School
Vanessa Hall Editor ALL for the love of reading – schools across the country last week came to life with characters from the pages of books, which were used as inspiration for Book Week 2026 celebrations. Students, teachers, and…
Coolum schools showcase excellence at Eisteddfods
COOLUM has been well represented lately at Eisteddfods across the region, with local school students from both primary and high school showcasing their vocal and musical abilities with high praise. Coolum State School Senior Voices, Junior Voices and Beat Boys…
NOOSA PENGARI CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL: Celebrating 30 Years of Community
ON SUNDAY, August 23, the Noosa Pengari Steiner School will host their annual Children’s Festival, and the joyful and colourful festival will also feature an extra special celebratory theme as the Noosa hinterland school marks their 30th anniversary. The festival…
Connecting with Country via TAFE based First Nations course
FOR MANY Sunshine Coast residents, protecting local bushland, waterways and wildlife starts with a passion for the outdoors, and a TAFE Queensland program is helping First Nations students turn that passion into a career while strengthening their connection to Country…
TAFE QLD offers 100 scholarships to help students reach their goals
LOCALS looking to study, change careers or build new skills are being encouraged to apply for a share of 100 scholarships being offered by TAFE Queensland this year. Applications opened on July 6 and will remain open until September 30, with…
Wearable Art Festival launches student showcase with St Andrew’s Students
THE AUSTRALIAN Wearable Art Festival (AWAF) is a bold event and is a platform for artists and designers to embrace unique and exciting mediums whereby they create daring and vivid designs often from an eclectic mix of often unusual materials. Now in its sixth year, the festival will take place…
Class of 2026 “dressed to impress” at Midwinter Ball
The annual Coolum State High School Midwinter Ball was held on Thursday evening, June 4, and the students came together in their best dressed formal wear and had a night to remember with memories made that will last a lifetime…