Transition expo helps navigate life after school
Navigating life after school can be daunting for any young person but for students with disability or diverse support needs, the journey comes with added complexity, and just as many…
Education
Coast students and schools excel at education awards
Two Central Coast students and an impressive school initiative involving six Central Coast schools have been acknowledged for their outstanding achievements and contributions to public education at the 2025 Public…
New yarning circle at Lisarow school
A new Yarning Circle and Aboriginal artwork mural was opened at Lisarow Public School recently, coinciding with the school’s NAIDOC week celebrations by promoting a culturally inclusive space for learning…
Major reform for school cleaning services
Central Coast schools are set to benefit from enhanced cleaning services as part of reforms to contracts that will bring hundreds of cleaners back in-house for the first time in…
Little school with massive creative and community spirit
It may be a small school with just 34 students, but Kulnura Public School is big on creativity and community spirit. Last year, with the help and support of the…
30,000 locals to benefit from student debt cut legislation
The Federal Government has introduced legislation to cut 20% off all student debts, honouring a pre-election commitment and wiping more than $16B in debt for more than three million Australians….
Thousands take part in maths comp
More than 3,000 students from over 45 schools on the Central Coast are this week taking part in the Newcastle Permanent Primary School Maths Competition, which runs from July 28-August…
New UoN campus in Gosford to offer more courses next year
The University of Newcastle(UoN) has announced the second stage of programs to be offered at its new Gosford campus from next year. The new offerings build on the first stage…
New laws to protect children in childcare centres
Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid has welcomed the introduction of Federal legislation to lift child safety in early education and care services. The legislation will give the Federal Government…
CoastAbility scholarships announced
Local Central Coast charity CoastAbility recently held its annual Volunteers and Scholarships Awards Night, with members and volunteers receiving recognition for their contributions and the winners of multiple academic and…
Hundreds gather to celebrate NAIDOC Week
Hundreds gathered at the University of Newcastle’s Ourimbah campus on July 16 to celebrate NAIDOC Week, an important date on the national Indigenous calendar. This year marked a powerful milestone:…
Push to get young people engaged in politics
Year 11 St Joseph’s Catholic College student Gabrielle Veludo-Tragaris has big dreams of one day becoming a politician and representing the Central Coast region. And she’s not wasting time in…
Students’ artwork on display
Artworks by students from seven Central Coast schools are included in a very special exhibition on show at Bateau Bay Square until July 20. Aligned with the 2025 NAIDOC theme,…
Two Coast students win Anzac Memorial scholarships
Two Central Coast students are among 20 young people statewide awarded a NSW Government Anzac Memorial Scholarship to participate in an international history tour to the Republic of Korea and…
Funding boost for Lisarow High School
Lisarow High School has been selected as one of 33 public high schools across NSW to receive infrastructure upgrades under the State Government’s $100M High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE)…
Farewell to former principal and community volunteer
Former Central Coast principal and community volunteer James (Jim) Stewart Rutherford died on July 3 aged 97. Many on the Central Coast would remember him as the former principal of Wyoming…
Sowing seeds of learning and community spirit
St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School in Lake Munmorah is sowing the seeds of sustainability, learning, and community spirit through its flourishing community garden — a vibrant space where students, staff,…
Tayla graduates from NAISDA
Tayla Jackson from Killarney Vale was celebrated at the 2025 NAISDA Graduation Ceremony, held on Wednesday, June 25. The event marked a significant milestone for Jackson, a Gomeroi woman, who…
Students shine at Science Challenge
More than 400 students from 15 schools took part in the recent Science and Engineering Challenge at St Edward’s College in East Gosford. The Challenge is a STEM (science, technology,…
Chamber backs Futures Academy
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has congratulated Brisbane Water Secondary College after the successful launch of its Futures Academy – High Performance Athlete Program on Friday morning, June 20. “This program…