New voice for First Nations young people
A new initiative, The MobPod, is set to transform the way First Nations young people in high schools across the Central Coast express themselves. The innovative program offers a dynamic…
Education
University leaps ahead in world ranking
The University of Newcastle has jumped 19 places in the 2024 QS World University Rankings to be ranked equal 173rd in the world. The rankings rate universities across measures including…
Scholarships for three Coast students
Three Central Coast students have each won a $20,000 Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship to help them continue their studies. The three were among more than 700 current Year 9…
Trainees named top of the class
Two Central Coast trainees have been recognised at the 2023 NSW Training Awards regional ceremony. The awards, held in Newcastle on June 23, highlighted the most outstanding apprentices, trainees, students,…
St John the Baptist school celebrates 100 years
St John the Baptist (SJB) Catholic Primary School at Woy Woy celebrated it’s 100-year anniversary, a huge milestone in the school community’s history, with a major celebration on June 22….
Local students get Starstruck
Students from many Central Coast public schools recently performed at the regional music and dance extravaganza Starstruck in Newcastle. Starstruck is an annual performing arts spectacular presented by Newcastle, Hunter…
Application for alternative school withdrawn
An application for a new alternative school for teenage school refusers on the Central Coast has been withdrawn following what the proponents say were unrealistic expectations by the NSW Education…
Training awards commend achievements
Early childhood educators Sarah Flood and Jessica Warnell have been nominated in the NSW State Training Awards. The awards are conducted annually by Training Services NSW within the NSW Department of…
Students learn about cyber security
Students from Kariong Mountains High School and Brisbane Water Secondary College, Umina and Woy Woy campuses, learned about safe online skills and the possibilities of a career in cyber at…
New flags for Avoca Beach school
Avoca Beach Public School has received new flags from the Australian Government, including the Australian flag, Aboriginal flag and Torres Strait Islander flag. The new flags were requested after the…
Plans for lifestyle university on Central Coast
Plans are underway to establish a lifestyle and leadership university on the Central Coast, with the Chancellor Institute currently seeking registration with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)….
NAISDA opens applications for 2024
In its quest to uncover the hidden talent of tomorrow’s First Nations dance artists, NAISDA Dance College has launched this year’s application and audition process for 2024. With a rich…
Apprentice Scholarship program now open
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is encouraging Coasties to apply for the 2023 Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships program. The program will support 150 first-year apprentices with $15,000 each to complete…
Multimedia symphony set for grammar school
Symphony Central Coast will present the multimedia symphony Celestial Emu on Sunday, June 25, as part of the 5 Lands Walk festival. Combining Australian indigenous song, story-telling and dance, orchestra,…
Have your say to shape education reforms
Federal Member for Shortland Pat Conroy is encouraging local teachers, parents and students to have their say on the future of school education through a new national survey. It is…
Wyong Creek School turns it on for Harvest Festival
For the first time Wyong Creek Public School will be taking part in the hugely popular Harvest Festival being held in Central Coast’s hinterland over the June long weekend. The…
Walkathon to highlight pedestrian safety
Our Lady of the Rosary Shelly Beach will host a walkathon on Friday, June 2, at 10.45am to raise awareness of pedestrian safety and road safety at the school and…
Early entry to uni for HSC students
The University of Newcastle has begun an Early Entry Program offering HSC students new resources, mentorship and peer support. The Early Entry Program will allow Year 12 students who are…
School visits a priority for MP Gordon Reid
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has been out and about visiting schools in the region to outline his educational background and give insights into the workings of Parliament. Recent…
Footballers don special boots for brighter futures
Students from The Entrance Campus of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College participated in the Boots for Brighter Futures Program and presented boots painted with Aboriginal designs to Sydney Roosters players for…