Education – Central Coast News https://coastcommunitynews.com.au Independent News - Central Coast, NSW Australia Tue, 14 Oct 2025 01:10:39 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.14 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cropped-CCN-square-Logo-For-Web-e1574806450372-32x32.png Education – Central Coast News https://coastcommunitynews.com.au 32 32 Final touches on new uni campus https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/10/final-touches-on-new-uni-campus/ https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/10/final-touches-on-new-uni-campus/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 01:10:36 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=145096 Central Coast Local News

The final touches are being placed on the University of Newcastle’s new campus at Gosford Central on Mann St, with construction scheduled for completion next month. The completion of construction...

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Northlakes students give a bit back https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/09/northlakes-students-give-a-bit-back/ https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/09/northlakes-students-give-a-bit-back/#respond Tue, 30 Sep 2025 02:55:00 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=144072 Central Coast Local News

Students from Northlakes High School spent a day giving back to the community during their last week of school. The week is always full of fun both inside the school...

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Removal of PFAS soil at Charmhaven school site https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/09/removal-of-pfas-soil-at-charmhaven-school-site/ https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/09/removal-of-pfas-soil-at-charmhaven-school-site/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:50:11 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=143546 Central Coast Local News

Excavation and removal of PFAS-affected soils is one more step in laying the groundwork for the construction of St Philip’s Christian College Charmhaven campus and Narnia Early Learning Centre. The...

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Building bonds over coffee https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/09/building-bonds-over-coffee/ https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/09/building-bonds-over-coffee/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:47:11 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=143675 Central Coast Local News

It’s cappuccinos, mochas and long blacks every Tuesday for residents living with dementia at HammondCare Erina as autistic students learn valuable barista skills to prepare them for life beyond school....

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New lecture series honours Uncle Bob https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/09/new-lecture-series-honours-uncle-bob/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 22:41:06 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=142644 Central Coast Local News

The University of Newcastle is set to introduce a new lecture series honouring Professor Bob Morgan, a globally recognised leader in Indigenous education, research, and knowledge.  The university, in partnership...

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Montessori Living Legend nomination shines spotlight on Central Coast https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/09/montessori-living-legend-nomination-shines-spotlight-on-central-coast/ https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/09/montessori-living-legend-nomination-shines-spotlight-on-central-coast/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:55:38 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=142647 Central Coast Local News

Image – Derek Abel Central Coast Montessori has announced that Principal Dimitri Nicolaou has been nominated for Montessori Australia’s prestigious Living Legend award, to be conferred at the Montessori Australia...

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Jake lands his dream job https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/09/jake-lands-his-dream-job/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:08:22 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=142298 Central Coast Local News

TAFE NSW Wyong has helped a Central Coast teen land his dream job as an apprentice plumber, as the region continues to grapple with an ongoing trades skills shortage. Jake...

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Narara Valley High in line for next-level upgrades https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/09/narara-valley-high-in-line-for-next-level-upgrades/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 11:34:01 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=141438 Central Coast Local News

Narara Valley High School will receive next-level upgrades under the NSW Government’s gifted and talented program. Announced in the June Budget, the investment in Narara Valley High will provide much-needed...

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Terrigal students learn new construction skills https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/09/terrigal-students-learn-new-construction-skills/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 11:29:39 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=141652 Central Coast Local News

Terrigal High School students recently gained real world experience in a simulated construction site which saw them build two mobile workstations for their school. The Construction Taster Program was led...

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Last days to apply for gifted education program https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/09/last-days-to-apply-for-gifted-education-program/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:54:26 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=142093 Central Coast Local News

With the closing date looming, Porters Creek Public School has issued a last-minute reminder for parents of Year 4 and Year 5 pupils to put in an application for the...

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Revamp for school sport space https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/09/revamp-for-school-sport-space/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:43:01 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=142074 Central Coast Local News

Ettalong Public School’s mixed sport space will soon be a cool spot to gather following the latest round of NSW Government grants. Ettalong’s Parents & Citizens’ Association was granted $30,000...

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Accreditation for our top teachers https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/09/accreditation-for-our-top-teachers/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:00:25 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=141674 Central Coast Local News

Six Central Coast teachers are among 86 educators who were recognised recently for achieving Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher (HALT) accreditation over the past 12 months. They are: Samantha Beveridge...

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Young people reach their max potential https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/09/young-people-reach-their-max-potential/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:04:40 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=141685 Central Coast Local News

The Gosford RSL Max Potential 2025 Celebration on August 21 was an afternoon filled with energy, creativity, and community pride, as more than 250 guests came together to acknowledge the...

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Learning about digital safety and wellbeing https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/08/learning-about-digital-safety-and-wellbeing/ Sat, 30 Aug 2025 20:36:47 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=141514 Central Coast Local News

More than 250 students from Brisbane Water Secondary College participated recently in Optus Digital Thumbprint workshops, learning about cyberbullying – including the importance of respectful relationships online and the impact...

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Open day at Coast uni campuses https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/08/open-day-at-coast-uni-campuses/ https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/08/open-day-at-coast-uni-campuses/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:16:22 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=141385 Central Coast Local News

Around 1,000 prospective students are set to visit the University of Newcastle’s Central Coast campus this Saturday, August 30, for the annual Open Day event. To be held from 10am-2pm...

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Huge drop in teacher vacancies https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/08/huge-drop-in-teacher-vacancies/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:45:54 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=140894 Central Coast Local News

Teacher vacancies in The Entrance electorate have fallen by 82%, with Member for The Entrance David Mehan crediting the State Government’s action to rebuild public education for the fall. The...

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NAISDA applications open for young indigenous artists https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/08/naisda-applications-open-for-young-indigenous-artists/ Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:33:08 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=140638 Central Coast Local News

Two indigenous developing artists from the Central Coast are encouraging other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to apply for a unique opportunity to study dance and culture at...

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Coastability awards 2025 scholarships https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/08/coastability-awards-2025-scholarships/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:09:55 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=140460 Central Coast Local News

Recipients of CoastAbility’s academic and sporting scholarships for 2025 were announced at a recent awards night. The scholarships are awarded to young people who are living with a physical disability...

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Supporting trades students and their mental health https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/08/supporting-trades-students-and-their-mental-health/ https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/08/supporting-trades-students-and-their-mental-health/#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:04:53 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=140351 Central Coast Local News

TAFE NSW Ourimbah and Wyong teachers are backing the future of the Central Coast’s construction workforce by wearing a custom-designed shirt as part of a new state-wide initiative to raise...

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Students and apprentices pounce on Free TAFE courses https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2025/08/students-and-apprentices-pounce-on-free-tafe-courses/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:28:11 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=140246 Central Coast Local News

Central Coast students and apprentices are taking up the opportunity to enrol in Free TAFE, with more than 4,400 enrolments in key courses since January 2024. The Federal Government’s Free...

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