The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Cooma-Monaro Unit celebrated the graduation of nine interns at a presentation night held last Wednesday, September 17, following the successful completion of the SES Youth Internship Program conducted alongside other SES units across NSW. The event, which marked the program’s second year of operation at Cooma-Monaro SES was attended […]
Category: Education
Pool Availability Update for Term Four School Swimming Programs
Berridale Pool opens early this year on Monday October 13, 2025. The earlier season start date will enable Berridale Pool to accommodate term four school swimming programs while Cooma Pool remains closed for upgrades. School bookings are available now through Council’s online booking portal. Timeslots are available from 9am on weekdays for all school swimming […]
Bombala’s Future Firefighters: Students Complete Cadet Program
Future generations of NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Firefighters will graduate at Bombala High School, after completing the challenging Secondary School Cadet Program run by the RFS. RFS District Manager for Snowy Monaro, Superintendent Jim Durant will present Certifications of Completion to 23 students from Bombala High School at a ceremony to be held at […]
Snowy 2.0: Empowering the Next Generation of Skilled Workers
The Snowy 2.0 project, heralded as Australia’s largest committed renewable energy undertaking, also aims to transform young careers in the Snowy region. An integral part of Snowy 2.0’s mission includes providing local students with hands-on learning opportunities. Eight Year 12 students from Monaro High School are the most recent to benefit, graduating with a Certificate […]
Interschools Championships Wrap-Up in Thredbo
In Thredbo, the Subaru Sydney Interschools Championships wrapped up on Friday, July 18, after four exhilarating days of competition. A total of 1,100 students from 107 schools took part across five snow sport disciplines, with over 2,000 entries received. The event closed under perfect race conditions—clear blue skies and no wind. PHOTO: 1100 students were in action […]
JPS and SMGS Students Progress in Renowned Rostrum Competition
The Snowy Monaro Region recently witnessed a display of academic commitment as students from Snowy Monaro schools competed in the Rostrum, ACT Primary Schools Speaking Competition quarter finals. Held last Thursday, June 19 in Cooma, the event saw budding public speakers from across the region vying for a chance to progress to the next stage […]
Jindabyne High School Makes History at Katrina Fanning Cup
In a historic achievement for Jindabyne High School (JHS), the school’s first-ever female Rugby League teams made their competitive debut at the Katrina Fanning Cup held in Tathra on May 20. Competing in the U14s and U16s categories, the JHS girls showcased remarkable progress, impressing onlookers and competitors alike. PHOTO: The historic JHS U14s and […]
JHS Students Brew New Skills in TAFE Hospitality Course
A group of fifteen Year 11 students from Jindabyne High School (JHS) have successfully completed an intensive three-day hospitality course at Jindabyne TAFE. The programme, hosted on the school’s CLC campus, equipped students with invaluable skills and certifications crucial for future success in the hospitality sector. PHOTO: Students used the TAFE Hospitality Barista Mobile Training […]
Seed Saving Workshop at Cooma Community Garden Promises Growth
Enthusiastic gardeners and those who love sustainability don’t have long to secure their spot at The Cooma Community Garden (CCG) Seed Saving for Beginners Workshop, this Sunday, April 13, 2025. The CCG, a beloved hub for community engagement and education, will host a hive of information. PHOTO: Bega Valley Seed Savers’ Toni Remi will share […]
Delegate Public School Participates in New Community Space Initiative
In an effort to provide more recreational areas for families and communities, certain schools across New South Wales have commenced the Share Our Space Time Trial, which allows public access to school outdoor facilities after school hours. The trial includes 11 schools statewide, where community members can now utilise school ovals, sports courts, and playgrounds […]