College goes from strength to strength
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus has been recognised as one of the top-performing schools in the state, following significant improvements in its HSC results. The school achieved some…
Education
Push for new alternative school on Coast
A group of four teachers, led by Gab McIntosh, is trying to re-establish a new alternative school for school refusers on the Central Coast following the closure of the Eagle…
Cameryn embarks on dream science and maths degree
Gorokan High School graduate, Cameryn Smider of Lake Munmorah, is raring to go on her dream double degree, thanks to a new scholarship at University of Sydney. She’ll be studying…
Funding boost for Gosford East PS
Gosford East Public School has received more than $11,000 to replace outdated equipment as part of the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said…
Gosford campus of the University of Newcastle a step closer
After years of waiting the opening of a new state-of-the-art university campus in Gosford is a step closer following the signing of the final agreement between the NSW Government and…
ACE funding extended at community college
Central Coast Community College at Ourimbah has been granted a waiver by the NSW Government to expand its eligibility criteria for ACE funded training until June 30. The Government’s ACE…
New outdoor lighting for Umina PS
Umina Beach Public School has been allocated $22,000 from the 2022 Community Building Partnership Program for outdoor lighting to improve access, safety and security. Member for Gosford Liesl Teschsaid outdoor…
Partnership to help build nursing workforce
TAFE NSW Wyong is helping build the Central Coast’s nursing workforce of the future as part of a landmark partnership with Australia’s largest private hospital operator, Ramsay Health Care. It…
Free menstrual hygiene items in schools
Central Coast students will return to school with access to free menstrual hygiene products thanks to the NSW Government. More than 4600 dispensers have been installed in public schools across…
Free program tackles problematic gaming and screen usage
A new free program aimed at teenagers with problematic gaming and screen habits will get underway in February at Wyong. Macquarie University Psychology Honours student Emily Kopp has been working…
Last chance to enrol for youth programs
Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) has put out a final call to enrol in a range of living skills workshops and group activities to run through Term One of the…
Help give Coast kids a good start to the school year
Central Coast children’s charity We Care Connect has launched its 2023 Back to School campaign and is asking the community to help local vulnerable families by giving them the best…
Coast schools cutting down on waste
Three Central Coast schools are among 21 state-wide taking part in a new program educating students about sustainability. Students at Porters Creek and Brisbania Public Schools and Erina High School…
Stunning new mural at Wyong High
A beautiful new mural has taken pride of place at Wyong High School. Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts Kyle Williams said the Tile Mural Project was developed in response…
Grammar School students shine in HSC
Central Coast Grammar School has ranked in the Top 100 NSW schools based on this year’s HSC results for the ninth successive year. Headmaster Bill Low said as a non-selective…
New school buildings for more students
Some buildings will be demolished and new ones built to accommodate 95 more students and three additional teachers at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School at Shelly Beach. Other…
Gosford High student wins John Bell scholarship
Lilliana Davis from Gosford High School is one of four aspiring young actors who have won a prestigious scholarship with renowned theatre company Bell Shakespeare. The 2022 John Bell Scholarship…
Holy Cross students spread Christmas cheer
In the last week of school term for 2022, students from Holy Cross Catholic Primary School at Kincumber spread a little festive cheer at Waterford Retirement village, delivering more than…
Gosford High excels in HSC
Students from Gosford High School have excelled in this year’s HSC, with 10 included on the All Rounder Achievers list having attained Band 6 or Band 4 in every one…
New police vehicle thanks to Booth’s Motor Group
No time was wasted in getting a new police vehicle out and about to visit local schools to spread the online safety message. The Hyundai Tuscon is for the Tuggerah…