As Easter approaches, the Valley View Public School P&C is looking to raise money through its Easter Raffle to help upgrade the school’s smart boards. P&C President, Lee-Anne Bishop, said...

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Coast Community Connections, in partnership with Kariong Public School, has opened a new Before and After School Care and Vacation Care service at Kariong Public School. Located on the school...

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Primary schools and early learning centres across the Central Coast are being encouraged to apply for the 2021 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants Program and Bee Bonus, with $1.5M in grants...

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A new program in primary schools challenging stereotypes about disability will be facilitated on the Coast by Social Futures Local Area Co-ordinator for the NDIS, Maree Jenner, based in Gosford....

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Year 6 Terrigal Public School student, Bethany Johnston, has been awarded a NAIDOC Medal of Excellence for her entry in the 2020 NAIDOC Week competition. Principal, Michael Burgess, said she...

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As Orientation Week kicked off on Monday, February 15, at the Ourimbah campus of The University of Newcastle, enrolments so far are showing positive signs of growth in student numbers...

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Children at Kincumber High School braved the blustery conditions on February 15 and helped clean up their local waterways as part of the Clean 4 Shore program. Fifteen eager students...

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A new school at Charmhaven is being planned by St Philip’s Christian College Education Foundation. St Philip’s bought the 40ha parcel of land between Arizona Rd and the Pacific Hwy...

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As Orientation Week kicked off on Monday, February 15, at the Ourimbah campus of The University of Newcastle, enrolments so far are showing positive signs of growth in student numbers...

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Swansea MP, Yasmin Catley, is calling for a review of the NSW Government’s “rigid” bus pass policy because it is “forcing children to walk long and dangerous distances to school”....

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Five students from Warnervale’s MacKillop Catholic College have been recognised for their generosity and community spirit. Jackson Lantry, Caleb Pantos, Ember-Rose Rutherford, Samuel Wolscher and Trinity Young were all recognised...

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Facing off against 666 schools, the Terrigal Primary School debating team, Terrigal Tigers, was named runner-up in the 2020 NSW Premiers Debating Challenge. The four-person team consisted of Year Six...

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Art runs in the family for the Lynches, with Central Coast twins, Amelia and Harley Lynch, graduating with a Master of Fine Art (MFA) from the National Art School (NAS)...

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Peninsula students were among those to benefit from a Back to School initiative organised by Central Coast volunteer-run charity We Care Connect. With the help of the local community, more...

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As hundreds of students returned to Peninsula schools from January 27 following the Christmas holiday period, students aged 12 and over were reminded of the need to wear masks on...

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Students and families of two Peninsula schools had a great start to the new year, thanks to a huge community collaboration which saw supplies and uniform items donated to Woy...

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Mannering Park Public School is on snake alert following several snake sightings around the school grounds. Principal, Mitchell Welham, took to the school’s Facebook page to inform the school community...

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Around 180 boys have headed back to school in style, courtesy of Barber Industries at Westfield Tuggerah. The new barber shop held a free back to school haircuts weekend for...

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A new mural at Wadalba Community School is bringing the English syllabus to life. Featuring nods to beloved classics and modern favourites, such as Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Soul Surfer...

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With Central Coast children returning to school last week, drivers are being urged to slow down and watch for the 40km speed zones around the region to ensure safety. Central...

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