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 &…
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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…
New program to help reduce repeat school suspensions
The Y NSW is set to launch an Australian first Alternative Suspension Program in Western Sydney and on the Central Coast, aimed at reducing the number of repeat suspensions given…
Lachlan to head off on prestigious ANZAC study tour
Lachlan Middlemiss of St Philip’s Christian College in Gosford is one of 20 students from around NSW who will embark on a two-week historical study tour in NSW, the ACT…
Universal pre-Kindergarten for NSW children
In big news for Central Coast parents, NSW is to launch one of the biggest education reforms in a generation, starting with the introduction of a universal pre-Kindergarten year of…
Go4Fun promotes healthy active children
Registrations are now open for the Go4Fun face-to-face program to encourage healthy active youngsters which will return in Term 3 of school, starting on July 18. The program will be…
High school students’ artwork on show at Erina
Erina Rotary Club’s Youth Art Exhibition, Culture of Youth, will be on show at the Erina Centre Gallery, Erina Fair until June 24. The Rotary Club has coordinated the exhibition…
Welcome boost for Camp Breakaway
Camp Breakaway has been supporting some of the region’s most vulnerable people for more than 40 years and this month the community has returned the favour after it was named…
Frank Baxter youth design Roosters Indigenous jersey
Six Aboriginal young people at the Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre at Kariong designed the Sydney Roosters Indigenous Round jersey that was worn on May 28. Minister for Families and…
Catholic school staff to walk off job on May 27
Around 1,000 teachers and support staff at the region’s Catholic schools are expected to walk off the job on Friday, May 27, as they join action throughout NSW and the…
Focus on walking safely to school
Blue Haven Public School is encouraging children to put on their walking shoes for National Walk Safely to School Day. The annual event encourages parents and carers to walk to…