Union demands more money for public schools
The NSW Teachers Federation was on the Central Coast on Thursday, March 28, urging Federal politicians to fully resource public schools. The Federation says the National School Reform Agreement has…
Schools
New school opens doors to 83 students – last minute changes approved by DPIE
The new Porters Creek Public School in Warnervale opened its doors to 83 students on Tuesday.
The Weekly Video News 5@5
Central Coast video news 5@5 January 28, 2022. A selection of the lead stories from across the region this week: Schools will return en masse next week and it is…
Parents anxious as schools set to resume
As Central Coast children prepare to return to school next week, Central Coast Council P&C (CCCP&C) says parents are concerned at how COVID-19 risks will be managed and a later…
State sets safety rules for school return
Students will return to school on February 1 under “COVID-smart settings that will minimise the risk of the virus and allow teachers and pupils to return safely to the classroom,”…
School rules align with community settings
All schools in NSW have moved to Level Three settings for dealing with COVID-19 in line with updated guidelines for community settings. New changes to guidelines include all students being…
Wellbeing nurses give students a new pathway to care
Five Central Coast schools are among the first in NSW to welcome a highly trained School Wellbeing Nurse, thanks to a first-of-its-kind NSW Government initiative. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central…
Schools restart online learning
Central Coast schools will begin remote operations today, in line with advice from NSW Health and the current stay-at-home orders. Central Coast Parents and Citizens Association President Sharryn Brownlee said…
Mock parliament passes No Homework Bill
Have you ever wondered how to get children interested and involved with politics? Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has a way to engage the youth of the Central Coast…
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…
Schools celebrate Mothers’ Day
Schools across the Central Coast are doing their part to make mum feel extra special this Mothers’ Day by holding gift stalls, raffles, and evening morning teas. On Tuesday, May…
Fifteen schools to receive $3.5M for substantial upgrades
Fifteen schools in the northern suburbs are set to receive almost $3.5M in the State Government’s Regional Renewal Program for substantial upgrades. These projects will include playground and oval upgrades,…
Budget caters to students’ wellbeing
The mental health of students on the Central Coast will benefit from a commitment in the State Budget, handed down on November 14, of $46.8M over the next four years…
Spending measures for Coast unveiled in State Budget
Despite criticism from some quarters, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, says the Budget reflects millions of dollars to be spent on the Coast. A highlight is $100…
20 schools participate in study of sugar-sweetened drinks
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is leading an Australian-first study into the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks by adolescents, with 20 schools on the Coast taking part. The Thirsty? Choose…
Mobile dental clinic expected at Ettalong next month
A mobile dental clinic is expected to provide free check-ups for Ettalong Public School students during November and December. The dental van includes portable dental equipment to provide students with…
Things will soon be back to normal at schools
Schools around the Coast have welcomed a further relaxation of the COVID-19 restrictions around school based activities. On June 12, the NSW Government announced a staged resumption of school activities,…
Local schools and fire brigades feature in community grants
Six organisations including schools, community groups and Rural Fire Brigades in the Terrigal electorate will receive a share of $105,549 from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program. Parliamentary Secretary…
School attendance drops to 15 per cent
Woy Woy Public School principals Ms Ona Buckley and Mr Dan Betts have said the school was complying with directives from the NSW Government as well as NSW Health and…
Schools are preparing for a potential transition to online delivery
Henry Kendall High School Principal, Andrew Backhouse, has updated the school community on where the school is at in preparing for a potential transition to online delivery in wake of…