New-look canteen for East Gosford Public
East Gosford Public School has received over $10,000 to upgrade its canteen following a successful application under the Community Building Partnership (CBP) program. The grant is to be used to…
Education
Scholarships for young Coasties
Young Australians and veterans on the Central Coast can now apply for scholarships of up to $13,000 to cover the costs of an eligible vocational education and training (VET) qualification…
Consider a career in animal care
Emma Mayne of Gosford has recently graduated with a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and is encouraging others to consider a career in the industry to meet the increasing demand…
New school opens doors to 83 students – last minute changes approved by DPIE
The new Porters Creek Public School in Warnervale opened its doors to 83 students on Tuesday.
Uni ties up with Ourimbah TAFE to provide building elective to students
Architecture and Construction Management students from the University of Newcastle at Ourimbah spent their summers taking part in a pilot elective to bring together several components of building and construction that saw them create a pair of mini dwellings
TAFE classes resume at Gosford and Wyong
Thousands of students commence study at TAFE campuses at Gosford and Wyong this week, with a robust plan in place to minimise the risk of COVID-19 on campus and help…
Parents and teachers apprehensive as school returns
As the Woy Woy Peninsula’s school students returned to the classroom from February 1, parents and teachers expressed apprehension about returning to work and sending their kids back to school….
How to rapid antigen test your school children
Go low & go slow – Many parents across Australia will be COVID testing their kids at home using rapid antigen tests (RATs), as school returns across many states next…
No scholarships for young people outside Gosford
Young people at the top end of the Coast are being deprived of Commonwealth scholarships for vocational training that have been earmarked solely for their counterparts in Gosford.
Five public schools wait three years for promised air conditioning
Five local schools given priority in a “Cooler Classrooms” program three years ago are yet to receive their air-conditioning and ventilation systems, despite COVID concerns and a hot, humid start…
No local vaccine appointments available for school children
Medical centres in the northern suburbs are recommending parents seek vaccination appointments out of the Central Coast for primary school children who return to school this week.
Great HSC results for local school
Central Coast Grammar School (CCGS) students have hit high notes in the 2021 HSC. The school was ranked 75 in the Top 100 schools across NSW with 31 per cent…
Parents and teachers air frustrations about back-to-school plans
As Central Coast children prepare to return to school next week, Central Coast Council P&C (CCCP&C) says parents are concerned at how COVID-19 risks will be managed and a later…
State sets safety rules for school return
Students will return to school on February 1 under “COVID-smart settings that will minimise the risk of the virus and allow teachers and pupils to return safely to the classroom,”…
Lunchbox tips for the new school year
With children about to head back to school for 2022, Central Coast Local Health District is encouraging parents and caregivers to fuel their kids for days filled with learning and…
COVID-safe settings in place as school returns but teachers brace for disruptions
Students will return to school under COVID-smart settings that will minimise the risk of the virus and allow teachers and pupils to return safely to the classroom according to the…
After school program to help kids reconnect
After a disruptive year of lockdowns and online schooling, local dance school, JB Dance, is preparing to help kids reconnect this term with their newly expanded Dance Club program. It…
New scholarship for high achievers
High-achieving Central Coast Year 12 students headed for university this year could benefit from a new scholarship program at the University of Newcastle. The University of Newcastle Academic High Performers…
Parents concerned about close contact rules
Central Coast Council P and Cs (CCCP&C) said parents share teachers’ concerns over changing close contact rules in the region’s schools. A recent announcement from National Cabinet that staff in…
Renee helps others explore the healing power of writing
Central Coast author Renee Simpson believes in the power of writing to heal and will conduct a workshop on January 22 to help others open up to the experience. “I…