School chosen for solar power pilot project
A local public school has been chosen for a pilot program across NSW to explore the potential for schools to use solar PV panels and batteries to generate electricity for…
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Kaylah can’t wait to get back to school
Gosford TAFE gets a lift
$33,000 boost for Central Coast Community College
HSC exams deferred one week
CCPC launch Aboriginal scholarship program
Funding boost for more childcare places
Sun shines down on ARAFMI open day
UoN directs students to study from home
St Brendan’s has a second support dog
St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School in Lake Munmorah has a new, furry member of staff joining the team to support students. Hazel, the Cobber dog is a therapy dog in…
COVID forces uni classes online
The University of Newcastle has moved the first two weeks of Semester Two classes online due to the increasing COVID-19 risk in NSW. Across all University of Newcastle campuses, all classes…
IPA’s Gab McIntosh calls for re-opening of the Eagle Arts and Vocational College
Central Coast resident and Education Spokesperson for the proposed Indigenous Party of Australia (IPA), Gab McIntosh, is pushing for the reopening of the Eagle Arts and Vocational College at Kincumber,…
Huge demand for new Keyboard Club
A new keyboard club at the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music’s (CCCM) has seen an unprecedented number of registrations from Central Coast families. Over 80 percent of Keyboard Club classes…
Bara Barang receives over $300,000 to support training and employment
The Bara Barang Corporation, based in Gosford, is one of several Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups to benefit from almost $3.4M in State Government grants announced on July 7….
Woy Woy PS celebrates aboriginal culture
Students at Woy Woy Public School celebrated NAIDOC Week 2021 with a day of ‘fun and engaging learning experiences’ in a ‘wonderful celebration’ of Aboriginal Culture on June 24. The…
Much-needed changes to NAPLAN are being implemented
Central Coast Council of P&Cs (CCCPC) has welcomed the news that NSW is “leading the charge” in implementing “much-needed” changes to NAPLAN. State Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell, said this week…
Y NSW is offering online opportunities to promote active wellness at home
With the Central Coast plunged into Covid lockdown, the Y NSW is staying committed to connection, offering online opportunities to promote active wellness at home for the young and the…
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…
Builders improvise for Terrigal High School roofwork
In a first for public schools in NSW, a helicopter has been used in place of a crane to lift and place roof sheeting onto buildings at Terrigal High School….
Free classes on line
With school holidays heavily disrupted by the latest COVID-19 lockdown, one Coast business is offering its services digitally for free to give everyone something to do while being trapped at…