Building potential and ability
My Grade One teacher Mrs Locke must have been onto something when she wrote on my end-of-year report card, “Russell has real ability and...
Actor returns to Stanthorpe in 1999
It is a little-known fact that actor Shane Porteous began his acting career in Stanthorpe.
Best known for his role as Dr Terrence Elliott...
One of the oldest living students
Socrates said that: Education is the kindling of a flame – not the filling of a vessel. I started school in 1939, the year...
Reflecting on principal role
It’s been a privilege to reflect on my 13 years as the principal of Stanthorpe State Primary School. When Wendy, my wife, and I...
A trip down memory lane
It only seems like yesterday that I was marching in the parade celebrating Stanthorpe State Primary School’s 100th birthday. I was in Year Three...
A letter from Ms Vetter
I feel very fortunate to have spent 37 wonderful years teaching at SSPS, working under the leadership of Mr Nev Irwin, Rod Mason, Deb...
Memories from Mrs Annette Turner (Miss Prandolini)
Principals, professional partnerships, pupils, paper and pencils... are amongst many special memories I have of teaching at Stanthorpe State Primary School.
From chalkboards and...
A look back over the years
As we prepare to celebrate our 150th anniversary at school on Saturday 7 September 2024, we are reminded of the countless students, teachers, and...
Dedicated to milestone
The Stanthorpe State School 150th Celebrations Committee, formed in June 2023, has been hard at work for over a year, meticulously planning the upcoming...
Celebrate 150 years with Stanthorpe State School
Stanthorpe State School is marking a significant milestone this year as it celebrates its 150th anniversary. This momentous occasion is set to bring together...
High season for classical music
High brow, high quality and at times high octane as well – it was certainly ‘high season’ for classical music at the Stanthorpe Regional...
Stanthorpe Art Gallery celebrates reopening with Classical Guitar performance
Following its official reopening, the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery is set to host a captivating classical guitar recital by renowned musician Jesse Flowers.
The...
Record amount donated at annual cancer fundraiser
Warwick’s Leukaemia Foundation volunteers helped raise a record amount of money to fight Australia’s “silent cancer crisis” at a fundraising event on Thursday morning
Gathering...
