Education

School’s “Wellbeing Garden” officially opened

The Wellbeing Garden has been designed as an inclusive space that allow students an opportunity for mindful reflection in an outdoor setting.

Critical fundraising for Castlemaine Primary School

The deteriorating playground at Castlemaine Primary School has long been in desperate need of upgrades, but despite the school's attempts to obtain government funding,...

Education cuts to hit most vulnerable students

Northern Victoria Region Nationals MP Gaelle Broad and Liberal MP Wendy Lovell invited Shadow Minister for Education Matthew Bach to visit schools in Castlemaine and Bendigo last Thursday to highlight issues impacting local students.

Old-fashioned fun for school anniversary celebrations

Teachers and students at Maldon Primary School celebrated the 150th anniversary of the school this week with a day of old-fashioned fun.

Local schools win sustainability awards

Two local schools have been recognised at the ResourceSmart Schools Award held in Melbourne last week for their amazing sustainability work. Chewton Primary School...

South Castlemaine Kinder celebrates 50 years

The South Castlemaine Kindergarten celebrated their 50th anniversary with a special event at the Etty Street centre on Tuesday afternoon. The celebrations were attended by...

New science and tech centre unveiled at Castlemaine Steiner School

Castlemaine Steiner School's Science, Design, and Technology Centre officially opened earlier this month with a visit from Bendigo Federal MP Lisa Chesters, on behalf...

CSC high achievers

We caught up with some of Castlemaine Secondary College's high achievers this week to talk about their results and their plans for the future....
Stuart Winser from the Castlemaine Library with Jake the Olive Python and Adrian Black from Wildlife Gone Walkabout at the Castlemaine Library.

Close encounter!

Families got the chance to meet creatures both cute and curious in a close-up encounter with Australian wildlife from Wildlife Gone Walkabout at...
Some of our newshounds are pictured with Mail Journalist Donna Thomas and Elliott Newshound at the presentations. Photo: Max Lesser.

Newshounds crowned

Last Saturday the budding reporters that took part in the 2018 Castlemaine Mail Newshounds program were recognised at a special presentation held in the...

Sign up now for inclusivity training

Castlemaine Takes Pride Inclusivity Training sessions will take place next week and it's not too late to book your place. Mount Alexander Shire is fortunate...
Maree Edwards MP, project architect Matt Soulsby and Castlemaine Secondary College principal Paul Frye look over the Master Plan for the final stages of the school redevelopment.

Architects announced at CSC

Castlemaine Secondary College is one step closer to having state-of-the-art facilities completed at the school with the appointment of Y2 Architects to design the...

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