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…
Education
Valley View PS students work on Aboriginal art project
Students at Valley View Public School have participated in a project to build Aboriginal art murals in a bid to boost Indigenous education in schools across the Coast. Local artist,…
Teachers and P&C reps raise concerns over local school conditions
Representatives from P&C committees across the Coast met at Umina Surf Life Saving Club on April 29 to discuss their concerns about current schooling conditions. Attendees included representatives from the…
Check-In assessments to track students’ progress extended to six age groups
Check-In assessments for Years 4, 6 and 8 will roll out in schools next term. This follows a successful run of the system for Years 3, 5 and 9. NSW…
Child safety book published
Jennifer Johnson of Watanobbi has written a fun book aimed at teaching children to keep themselves alert and safe. Called Simple and Safe, the book features 39 different scenarios designed…
Musical mission of mercy
One music teacher in the remote town of Wilcannia has impacted not only the lives of her students but also a local broker here on the Central Coast. Inspired by…
Preschoolers settle in
Children at Guliyali Preschool in Woy Woy have settled into their new schooling environment ready to start learning and building lifelong friendships. Preschool teacher Whitney Williams said the staff looked…
Cultural Tutors share knowledge at NAISDA
NAISDA Dance College has begun its 2021 training year by welcoming Cultural Tutors, Dujon Niue from Moa Island in the Torres Strait, Jeanette Fabila, and Stuart McMinn from Gawura Cultural…
Education concerns for children living in poverty
As thousands of Central Coast children prepare to return to school, The Smith Family has raised concerns on COVID’s impact on the education of children living in poverty. A new…
The life of silkworms
For the past few weeks, Year Two students at Pretty Beach Public School have been looking at the life cycle of silkworms. Zoe from class 2H said the whole class…
Planning Panel approves increase in student numbers
Central Coast Montessori Primary School will receive an extra 15 students, following approval by the Local Planning Panel (LPP) to increase numbers to 60. Apart from the extra 15 students,…
Maths Words not Squiggles
The Maths and English Tutoring business for Kindergarten to HSC Students, Maths Words not Squiggles (MWNS), has opened a centre in Gosford.
Valley View PS celebrates 40th anniversary
Back when Billie Jean was a hit and spandex was the statement of the time in 1980, Valley View Public School opened its gates in Wyoming. Accordingly, students and teachers…
The CLAW … inspired by childhood crabbing trips
Karen Witt has written a rhyming book aimed at children aged three to eight, educating them on the themes of difference, acceptance, and self-worth. The book, The CLAW, follows the…
Con welcomes new General Manager
The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music (CCCM) will welcome a new General Manager, Irena Tasevska, on November 2. With more than 10 years of experience in strategic operations and managerial…
The Con partners with UNE to offer online degree
The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music (CCCM) and the University of New England (UNE) have formed a formal teaching partnership, allowing music students in the Central Coast region to receive…
Free eye checks for 4-year-olds
Local families with 4-year-olds are being encouraged to take advantage of free eye checks following World Sight Day. Eye checks for 4-year-olds are essential for the early identification and treatment…
Streetgym kicked off in San Remo
A new YMCA NSW (the Y) program, Streetgym, aiming to change the tune on youth disadvantage and wellbeing kicked off in San Remo on Tuesday. The Y’s Streetgym brings young…
College delivered football course online
Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Umina campus has successfully delivered its football elective online and at home this year, according to campus football coordinator Mr Mark Dixon. The soccer program offered…
A dream come true
It will be a dream come true for 16-year-old ballerina Layla Gerrish of Terrigal when she heads off to New York on October 18 to take part in a year-long…