More numeracy and literacy support for our schools
Central Coast Council P&C (CCCP&C) has welcomed news that all NSW public schools will benefit from high quality support aimed at improving educational outcomes for their students, with a strong…
Education
Woy Woy school oval finalised in time for winter sports season
Woy Woy Public School has provided an update on its infrastructure projects with the school’s oval upgrade finalised just in time for the sporting season to commence. Principals Ona Buckley…
Local author shares insight into Papau New Guinean life
A local author has recently published a children’s book aimed at providing a look into the life and culture of Papau New Guinea. Horsfield’s Bay’s Peter Comerford said ‘A Survival…
Woy Woy schools identified to help attract teachers in leadership program
Two schools on the Peninsula have been named in this year’s FASTstream program which aims to attract teachers into classrooms in regional NSW. Both Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Woy Woy…
Central Coast researchers awarded almost half a million dollars to research animal evacuation in bushfires
A team of researchers based at the Ourimbah campus of the University of Newcastle win grant to research animal evacuation and care in climate-afflicted areas.
Anzac Day commemorative packs available
More than 17,000 schools, ex-service organisations and community groups have been sent Anzac Day commemorative packs to help ensure Australians never forget the extraordinary sacrifice by our servicemen and women.
Local students mark International Women’s Day with pledges
High schools on the Peninsula celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) on Tuesday with a range of celebrations to help mark this year’s theme of ‘Break the Bias’. Brisbane Water Secondary…
Go4Fun program back returns to Niagara Park
A program aimed at helping children get active and eat healthier will return to the Central Coast in face-to-face format for the first time in a year after a COVID-enforced…
Sale of Dooralong Public School site on hold
The public auction, scheduled for today Wednesday, March 9, of the old Dooralong Public School site, has been deferred to allow for further consideration of the site’s use. Parliamentary Secretary…
Free hygiene products for public schools
Central Coast Council P&C (CCCP&C) has applauded a State Government announcement that female students at all public schools in the state will have free access to menstrual hygiene products by…
Local high school students encouraged to explore future career options
Students at both Brisbane Water Secondary College campuses have been encouraged to explore career opportunities through the NSW Government’s Educational Pathways Program which has just been expanded to the local…
Parents applaud new moves to see them more engaged in their children’s education
Central Coast Council P&C (CCCP&C) has praised a new State Government initiative to help increase parent and carer engagement in their child’s schooling. Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah…
Pilot careers and training program extended to four local high schools
A State program that focuses on post-school training and employment pathways is to be rolled out at four high schools at the top end of the Coast.
Scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island uni and TAFE students
Applications are still open for a Coast and Country Primary Care (CCPC) scholarship scheme which aims to provide financial peace of mind for First Nation’s people studying at TAFE or…
Woy Woy Public School receives donation for supporting retirement village
Woy Woy Public School have received a $1,500 donation in recognition of its support for a local retirement village. Staff were invited to the Living Choice Deepwater Court Retirement Village…
Three new programs at Central Coast Sports College
Central Coast Sports College (CCSC) will launch three new sports academy programs at the start of next year. New specialist academy programs in basketball, AFL and dance movement will be…
Helping young men to be “top blokes”
Young male students on the Central Coast will have access to more social education and mentoring support to help manage challenges and become “top blokes”, thanks to Newcastle Permanent. The…
“We need to break the cycle” says local activist as consent education becomes mandatory
Coast Shelter has welcomed the news that education on consent will be made mandatory in all schools after state and federal ministers unanimously agreed to include it in the curriculum…
New piano teacher fosters wellbeing through music
Acclaimed pianist Katy Tsai has been appointed to the teaching staff at Central Coast Conservatorium, with her appointment coinciding with the long-awaited launch of the Keyboard Club which was delayed…
Umina Beach P&C raises $76,000 for school community
Umina Beach Public School’s Parents and Carers (P&C) Association said they donated $76,000 back into the school community last year, despite COVID-19 restrictions hindering fundraising efforts. The P&C said $250…