St Brendan’s has a second support dog
St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School in Lake Munmorah has a new, furry member of staff joining the team to support students. Hazel, the Cobber dog is a therapy dog in…
Education
COVID forces uni classes online
The University of Newcastle has moved the first two weeks of Semester Two classes online due to the increasing COVID-19 risk in NSW. Across all University of Newcastle campuses, all classes…
IPA’s Gab McIntosh calls for re-opening of the Eagle Arts and Vocational College
Central Coast resident and Education Spokesperson for the proposed Indigenous Party of Australia (IPA), Gab McIntosh, is pushing for the reopening of the Eagle Arts and Vocational College at Kincumber,…
Huge demand for new Keyboard Club
A new keyboard club at the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music’s (CCCM) has seen an unprecedented number of registrations from Central Coast families. Over 80 percent of Keyboard Club classes…
Bara Barang receives over $300,000 to support training and employment
The Bara Barang Corporation, based in Gosford, is one of several Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups to benefit from almost $3.4M in State Government grants announced on July 7….
Woy Woy PS celebrates aboriginal culture
Students at Woy Woy Public School celebrated NAIDOC Week 2021 with a day of ‘fun and engaging learning experiences’ in a ‘wonderful celebration’ of Aboriginal Culture on June 24. The…
Much-needed changes to NAPLAN are being implemented
Central Coast Council of P&Cs (CCCPC) has welcomed the news that NSW is “leading the charge” in implementing “much-needed” changes to NAPLAN. State Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell, said this week…
Y NSW is offering online opportunities to promote active wellness at home
With the Central Coast plunged into Covid lockdown, the Y NSW is staying committed to connection, offering online opportunities to promote active wellness at home for the young and the…
Schools restart online learning
Central Coast schools will begin remote operations today, in line with advice from NSW Health and the current stay-at-home orders. Central Coast Parents and Citizens Association President Sharryn Brownlee said…
Builders improvise for Terrigal High School roofwork
In a first for public schools in NSW, a helicopter has been used in place of a crane to lift and place roof sheeting onto buildings at Terrigal High School….
Free classes on line
With school holidays heavily disrupted by the latest COVID-19 lockdown, one Coast business is offering its services digitally for free to give everyone something to do while being trapped at…
New guidelines to put community at the heart of planning
St Cecilia’s Primary School in Wyong had a special visitor on June 9, when author, Dr Cameron Stelzer, also known as The Story Doctor, came to present a workshop about…
ETASC reports strong results from its Gifted and Talented Program
ET Australia Secondary College (ETASC), located in the Gosford city centre, has been experiencing success with its Gifted and Talented Program (GAT). Coupled with the college’s no homework policy, GAT…
Henry Kendall HS wins debating contest
Henry Kendall High School’s Year 9 and 10 Debating Team has had several recent successes. “The team had a fantastic win in their debate against Gosford High School on Thursday,…
Milkshakes and Masterpieces
Two new activities will be offered from July by Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) along with their usual range of Abilities Programs for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) recipients. Expressions…
Woy Woy PS kicks off Dance Festival
Woy Woy Public School have kicked off their dance program with the opening of this year’s Central Coast Dance Festival on Wednesday, June 16. The school’s Guliyali Dance Group opened…
School holiday activities severely restricted
With COVID-19 rearing its ugly head again, there is little that Coast students can physically do during the school holidays, as many previously planned events have been scrapped due to…
Jack’s Magic Boots will help children overcome bullying
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, seven out of 10 children have been bullied at least once within a year, making it a serious issue in schools…
Buddy King shares his knowledge of dot art and knowledge of Aboriginal culture
Breakers Indoor Sports Stadium at Terrigal will hold workshops by Coast Aboriginal artist, Buddy King, during the second week of the school holidays. The Buddy Loves Dot Art Cultural Workshop…
$530,000 committed for NAISDA creative learning centre
The National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA) has welcomed a $530,000 commitment from the State Government for a Final Business Case to establish Naya Wa Yugali, Australia’s Centre…