Community engagement award for Christian Rose
Christian Rose of St Edward’s College, East Gosford, was one of 26 NSW high school students to be honoured last week with an award for exceptional service or engagement with…
Education
Hundreds expected at next week’s youth careers expo
A bigger and bolder Y NSW Youth Careers Expo is set to showcase a huge array of career opportunities on the Central Coast next week in a vibrant, interactive setting…
Non-government school teachers take their demands on the road
The Independent Education Union’s mobile billboard truck was on the Central Coast this week, urging the NSW Government to fix teacher shortages and pay support staff. Central Coast stops included…
University to back-pay $6.2M for staff underpayments
The University of Newcastle (UON) is back-paying staff about $6.2M plus superannuation and interest after the Fair Work Ombudsman found it underpaid 7,595 employees. Fair Work says UON admitted that…
Book Week all about dreaming with your eyes open
Schools across the Central Coast have been getting into the spirit of Book Week with dress-up parades and other activities to celebrate Australian authors and illustrators and the joy of…
Two major TAFE awards for Woy Woy student
Proud Darkinjung woman and Woy Woy local Jennifer Skinner has been awarded a TAFE NSW Excellence Award and TAFE NSW Gili Award for her commitment to her community services studies,…
New $2.9M childcare centre for Wadalba
Plans for a new childcare centre in Wadalba for 100 children are being considered by Central Coast Council. The proposal is to subdivide the 5,000sqm property at 225 Johns Rd…
Support pathways for prospective uni students
Young people on the Central Coast, along with those throughout the state, will be supported and encouraged to study at university, upskill and pursue entrepreneurship through innovative new projects that…
ATO job applications for school leavers open today
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is offering 2021 and 2022 school leavers in Gosford a unique opportunity to get a foot in the door of the Australian Public Service in…
Words on the Waves writers win support for schools program
Words on the Waves Kids & Schools Program received a $48,000 funding boost thanks to the NSW Government’s Arts and Cultural Development Program this month. Moving forward the Kids &…
Start building a career at apprenticeship and jobs expo
About 100 industry experts from a range of interesting fields will be taking part in the Central Coast Apprenticeship, Traineeship and Jobs Expo at Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi, on…
Reid and Tesch join hands with First Nations leaders
Henry Kendall High School invited Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid and Gosford MP, Liesl Tesch, to place their handprints in the Cooinda Room, alongside the handprints of well-known…
Young leaders shine at Y NSW Youth Parliament
Inspired young people from the Central Coast have returned to their communities and motivated to influence change after completing a memorable 20th anniversary of the Y NSW Youth Parliament. Wyong’s…
Tackling body positivity with hand crafted puppets
Central Coast resident, Jane Bowtell, is helping young people feel comfortable in their own skin by handcrafting educational vulva puppets. The elaborate puppets, which take around six hours each, were…
Local teachers receive national recognition
Two Central Coast teachers have been recognised at the top levels of national accreditation, meeting the highest standards for Australian teachers and demonstrating effectiveness, innovation and influence in their teaching…
Warning to slow down around school zones
With school resuming this week, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has urged motorists across the Central Coast to slow down around school zones. “As students return to…
Scholarships for early childhood educators
Central Coast residents looking at a career in early childhood education can apply for one of 439 scholarships being awarded across the state, to attract and retain staff. Premier Dominic…
NAISDA students graduate in style
NAISDA Dance College welcomed Elders, community, the arts industry and distinguished guests to its graduation ceremony for the classes of 2021 and 2022 on Wednesday, June 29. Among the guests…
Sharp young minds excel at science challenge
More than 400 of the brightest high school minds on the Central Coast tackled eight different challenges set by the University of Newcastle at the 21st Science and Engineering Challenge…
Major changes ahead for HSC
Central Coast students will have stronger pathways from high school to their future careers as part of the NSW Government’s push to overhaul and modernise the HSC. The changes will…