Education Week 2012 was launched in the Riverina with simultaneous launches at Albury, Griffith, Wagga Wagga, Holbrook, Jindera, Ladysmith, Leeton, Temora and Tumbarumba.
The region hosted a video conference launch from Edward Public School in Deniliquin linked across 20 sites and featured performances and a student film.
Students from the Riverina North West and West presented KROP - Kids Rapt on Performing - a music, singing, dancing and drama showcase at Griffith Regional Theatre.
The 'Aspire Me' Visual Arts Camp gave opportunities to forty gifted and talented students from across the region.
South West Riverina schools participated in an online Wii Olympic Challenge.