Unsafe for retired teachers to fill staff gaps says union
For the second week in a row the union representing teachers of non-government schools – the Independent Education Union (IEU) has rejects calls by the NSW Premier to rely on…
Education
Animal fun for last weeks of holiday
With just two weeks to go until school resumes, Central Coast parents might be looking for something to keep the kids occupied. Th RSPCA NSW’s School Holiday Program, back in…
Just hanging around
Woy Woy South Public School’s 2021 year 6 cohort finished off their time at primary school with an adventurous day at the Tree Tops in Ourimbah State Forest. Students and…
Teachers want a plan for safe return to school
EDUCATION – The Central Coast sub-branch of the Independent Education Union is calling for consultation and clarity from the NSW Government as teachers, support staff and students prepare for the…
Flynn loves numbers
A home-schooled year six student has been awarded the prize of being the Coast’s top performing student in this year’s Newcastle Permanent Primary School maths competition. Flynn Coventry-Searle, from Tuggerah,…
New school nears completion
Warnervale students will look forward to returning to school next year with the finishing touches now being put on the new $38M Porters Creek Public School. The new school is…
Applying common sense to schools
Forum – Re the recent teachers strikes: as Charles Dickens implied, it still is “the best of times and the worst of times” and that certainly includes in schools. Everyone…
Emily excited to be New Colombo scholar
Former Gosford High School student Emily Simpson is bound for Hong Kong next year, thanks to a New Colombo Plan scholarship. She is one of four exceptional University of Newcastle…
Grant supplements fundraising to buy fans for school hall
Ettalong Beach Public School Parents and Carers’ (P&C) Association has been awarded $10,000 to purchase ‘Big Ass Fans’, after their bid was successful in the 2021 Community Building Partnership program….
National preschool agreement welcomed by parents
Central Coast Council P&C (CCCP&C) has welcomed news of a historic agreement which will see the NSW and Federal Governments provide $840M in preschool funding. The new National Preschool Reform…
Dinosaurs return
The dinosaurs are back at The Australian Reptile Park – and this year the popular Jurassic Zoo school holiday promotion will be bigger and better than ever. A Tyrannosaurs Rex,…
TAFE proposal ‘music to the ears’ for Conservatorium
Central Coast Conservatorium of Music has applauded last week’s announcement that the State Government will buy key sites in Mann St and Georgiana Tce, Gosford, to form part of a…
Dom and Jenna to represent region
The Rotary Club of Umina Beach celebrated two of its young members’ achievements last week. The Club’s youngest member, Dominic Hall, was presented a Certificate of Congratulations after being chosen…
Arts scholarships help local songwriter and poet
A passion for their art and a commitment to an artistic career is the common thread running through the 26 singers, songwriters, visual artists, actors, filmmakers, dancers, gallery curators, writers,…
Teachers strike over pay and conditions
Central Coast teachers and principals walked out of work for 24 hours on Tuesday, December 7, as new figures showed the number of vacant permanent teaching positions in NSW has…
School rules align with community settings
All schools in NSW have moved to Level Three settings for dealing with COVID-19 in line with updated guidelines for community settings. New changes to guidelines include all students being…
Parents welcome extra release time for teachers
Central Coast Council P&C (CCCP&C) has welcomed an announcement that primary teachers in NSW public schools will receive extra release time and support to understand and implement curriculum reforms which…
Prativa wins Campus Friends equity award
This year’s winner of TAFE’s Central Coast Campus Friends (CCCF) Equity Award of $750 is Prativa Chhetri of North Gosford. The Award is administered by the Hunter TAFE Foundation in…
Teachers prepare to strike on December 7
The NSW Teachers Federation Council on Saturday, November 27, voted unanimously to strike for 24 hours on Tuesday, December 7, over the NSW Government’s refusal to lift salaries and reduce…
Footprints to create yarning circle with state grant monies
Footprints Early Learning Centre at Erina is one of two Central Coast pre-schools to receive $10,000 from the State Government’s Early Childhood Education Grants scheme to support early childhood education…