LYNN Martin has been an inspirational leader of Xavier College and the wider community for 16 years and will be recognised as such, this Australia Day.
General
A special thanks to Mr Martin
Experience out of this world
AFTER being the only school teacher to receive a full scholarship, 2018 Public School Education Award winner for innovation in practice, Mike Hawkey, began his fiveweek stay at the Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program last Monday.
Not too cool for school
NEXT week significant transitions will occur when local children start school for the first time or move from primary school to high school.
Sport
The wheel deal
WITH the state buzzing as the Tour Down Under, the first event on the professional cycling calendar, rolls through town, the Gawler Wheelers cycling club is making the most of its favourite time of year.
Magpies claim one day crown
AFTER pushing Angaston all the way on its Saturday fixture (see page 40 for recap), Tanunda shocked the undefeated league leaders on Sunday at Angaston Oval in the one-day decider.
Rangers’ fight back earns win
WITH a number of players unavailable, Gawler Rangers faced top-four team Kensington in division two baseball, but came from 0-3 down after three innings to win 7-3 at home.
Community Stories
Hudson’s art a fire fundraiser
A LOCAL six-year-old has come up with a fun and creative way to help those affected by recent bushfires.
Willo’s Men’s Shed helping KI wildlife
VOLUNTEERS of the Willo’s Men’s Shed have done their part to support the rehabilitation of Kangaroo Island after devastating bushfires ravaged the region earlier this month.
Emma’s cut for a cause
A LOCAL primary school girl has turned a tough time for her family into something positive, cutting off her long hair to create wigs for chemotherapy patients and raise money for cancer research.
