Teacher shortage in 10 local schools
The NSW Teachers Federation (NSWTF) has launched a campaign to address growing teacher shortages across NSW, with 10 schools in the north of the Central Coast showing vacancies in the…
Education
A chance to Raise Your Voice in parliament
Young people aged under 21 living on the Peninsula have until September 24 to write a speech which may end up being read in Federal Parliament by Member for Robertson,…
Dom to get ‘hands on’ at national science forum
A local student will gain a new insight into science after recently being nominated to attend a national science forum next year. Brisbane Water Secondary College student and Rotary Club…
Connecting to culture improves learning outcomes
Stronger educational outcomes were celebrated on Indigenous Literacy Day on September 1, with schools across the Coast participating in this year’s theme – Celebrating Stories and Language. The annual celebration…
Family projects in time for the holidays
A new website called Family Project is just the thing for the school holidays in lockdown. The safe online portal will provide a new project daily including rock art, backyard…
Lockdown turns schoolyard friends into penpals
Children who regularly attend Narara OSHCLUB (Outside School Hours Care) in the grounds of Narara Public School but are studying from home due to the COVID-19 lockdown recently received a…
2,947 students prepare for HSC
Almost 3,000 students on the Central Coast will sit at least one of the 110 HSC exams set to begin on November 9. The 2021 HSC enrolment snapshot released by…
Care and connect hub ‘a great initiative’
Central Coast Council of P&Cs (CCCP&C) has applauded a range of initiatives introduced by the State Government to support the wellbeing and mental health of school communities during the COVID-19…
Bella to be face of Redkite Week
Copacabana student Bella Farrugia is set to be the face of national Coles Express fundraiser Redkite Week which raises much-needed funds for leading children’s cancer support charity Redkite. Bella, who…
Apprenticeship subsidy program to end in March
The Australian Government’s Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements (BAC) subsidy which offers employers up to 50 per cent of their trainee’s wage to be paid for 12 months, is expected to end…
University of Newcastle offering ATAR adjustment in recognition of COVID hardship
The University of Newcastle is providing increased support for HSC students this year, including five ATAR adjustment points, in recognition of the extraordinary challenges they have faced in education since…
Career change without a major lifestyle change
Ringa McCarthy of Green Point was a chef in her native Estonia and in Ireland but when she decided to re-enter the workforce after being a stay at home mum…
Students get chance to learn about fresh food
Local students will have the opportunity to participate in a digital education program to learn where their fresh food comes from, thanks to Woolworths’ Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours. Students…
Teacher recognised as passionate educator
A teacher from Brisbane Water Secondary College (BWSC) Umina has been presented with a national award aimed at recognising ‘outstanding’ teachers who make a difference in promoting healthy and active…
School embarks on a virtual lap of the nation
Brisbane Water Secondary College (BWSC) Umina students and staff are participating in a virtual race around Australia aimed at keeping students active during lockdown. As part of a new ‘adventure’…
School takes loan to go solar
Central Coast Steiner School in Fountaindale will soon install a 260-panel rooftop solar system, thanks to the Citizens Own Renewable Energy Network Australia (CORENA). The school has received an interest-free…
ATO recruiting high school graduates
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is looking for new recruits, inviting high school graduates from the Coast to apply for the ATO School Leaver recruitment program. The program will offer…
Gradual return to classroom learning in late October
There will be a staggered return to face-to-face learning from October, HSC exams be delayed until November and vaccinations for school staff will be mandatory based on the return to…
Many pathways to university for current Year 12
The University of Newcastle (UoN) has announced support for Coast students who undertake the HSC and plan on studying at their Ourimbah, Callaghan or Newcastle campus. UoN Vice Chancellor, Professor…
Upskill for free if unable to work
The NSW Government has announced an additional 3,000 training places to up-skill at home during lockdown. An extra 60 short courses are now on offer to study for free including…