Teaching kids about politics
Recently I watched a program on TV about Asian high school students being taught about politics. Each student was asked to take on the role of being a politician and…
Education
Lisarow High student makes Talent Project cut
Lisarow High School student, Ethan Beckton, is set to graduate from the Talent Development Project (TDP), which is offered to NSW Government secondary school students from Years 9-12. He is…
Newcastle Uni preferred partner for new Gosford campus
The NSW Government has announced the University of Newcastle as the preferred partner to deliver a Gosford university campus on the old Mitre 10 site in Mann St. The announcement,…
Catholic school staff could strike next term
Staff and support staff at the region’s Catholic schools will consider strike action in term two if agreement cannot be met on their claim for higher wages and better working…
BWSC students learn mental health strategies
Students at Brisbane Water Secondary College (BWSC) Woy Woy will participate in a mental health program this term in collaboration with community partners Headspace and CatholicCare. The six-week Healthy Young…
Woy Woy schools identified to help attract teachers in leadership program
Two schools on the Peninsula have been named in this year’s FASTstream program which aims to attract teachers into classrooms in regional NSW. Both Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Woy Woy…
“We need to break the cycle” says local activist as consent education becomes mandatory
Coast Shelter has welcomed the news that education on consent will be made mandatory in all schools after state and federal ministers unanimously agreed to include it in the curriculum…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, January 21, 2021. Local stories from the region’s largest newsroom. Stories this week: The Mariners are on the way to the FFA Grand Final…
Educator named as Australia Day ambassador
It will be a quiet Australia Day on the Peninsula, with the traditional fireworks at Woy Woy and Pearl Beach cancelled due to COVID concerns and the Citizen of the…
Free online learning ‘opens doors’ for business women
A new TAFE NSW study has revealed COVID-19 hasn’t dimmed the entrepreneurial spirit of the state’s businesswomen, with 46 per cent of them using the pandemic as a stepping stone…
Education short-changed for electioneering
Forum – Our education system seems to have been in difficulty for some time, and the latest figures indicate that it is not getting better (“Teacher shortage in 18 schools”,…
Plans to recruit ‘standout’ international teachers
The NSW Government will address a shortage of teachers on the Central Coast and throughout the state with a new campaign targeted at overseas and interstate STEM teachers. The Government…
Support to balance sport with education
Coast athletes are being encouraged to balance education and career pathways with their sporting ambitions as the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) launches a $200,000 education scholarships program. The AIS…
College acquires property in remote NSW
A range of new possibilities has opened up for students of Green Point Christian College (GPCC), with the school taking ownership of a multi-use property in north-west NSW. The GPCC…
Connecting to culture improves learning outcomes
Stronger educational outcomes were celebrated on Indigenous Literacy Day on September 1, with schools across the Coast participating in this year’s theme – Celebrating Stories and Language. The annual celebration…
Guided packs help make learning from home easier
Learning from home has become easier for parents and teachers of primary school students thanks to the introduction of guided learning packs. The packs are designed for K-6 students and…
Digital students’ showcase provides an understanding of skills shortages
The Skills and Thrills Digital Students’ Showcase is an online video designed for high school students that provides information about Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways and industry trends following…
Treasurer announces new Financial Literacy Challenge in schools
The Central Coast Council of P & Cs (CCCPC) has welcomed a new initiative to be rolled out in NSW schools from Term Three aimed at increasing students’ financial literacy….
Karen Jones awarded for her outstanding public service to education
Karen Jones of Bateau Bay is a highly regarded education leader and has been strongly committed to public education for 40 years, with a particular focus on Aboriginal education. She…
Umina beach PS celebrates National Walk Safely to School Day
Umina Beach Public School recently celebrated the 22nd National Walk Safely to School Day with a healthy breakfast and greetings from Salty – the school’s mascot. The event was held…