Treasurer announces new Financial Literacy Challenge in schools
The Central Coast Council of P & Cs (CCCPC) has welcomed a new initiative to be rolled out in NSW schools from Term Three aimed at increasing students’ financial literacy….
Education
State announces new pathways to becoming a teacher
Academics, high-performing professionals and subject matter experts will be encouraged to choose teaching as a new career, thanks to the State Government’s new approach to hiring teachers. Parliamentary Secretary for…
Woy Woy PS celebrates Aboriginal connections
Woy Woy Public School commemorated National Reconciliation Week earlier this month with a series of activities aimed to teach students about Aboriginal culture. The school celebrated national Reconciliation Week on…
Students learn about a variety of issues facing young people
Students from Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Tumbi Umbi Campus, were visited by Senior Constable Ryan Hall on May 18 to learn about a variety of issues facing young people across…
Karen Jones awarded for her outstanding public service to education
Karen Jones of Bateau Bay is a highly regarded education leader and has been strongly committed to public education for 40 years, with a particular focus on Aboriginal education. She…
Let’s Play Bowls
Let’s Play Bowls is a program designed to promote the sport of lawn bowls to primary and high school students and is looking for Central Coast schools and families to…
Grant awarded for sustainable food production program
Avoca Beach Public School is one of more than 1,600 primary schools to be awarded a grant from Woolworths and Landcare Australia. The school received an $800 2021 Woolworths Junior…
New DALE facility opened
St Philip’s Christian College – Gosford Campus has a new Dynamic Alternative Learning Environment (DALE) campus building funded by the Federal Government. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said students would…
School awarded $1,000 Junior Landcare Grant
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School at Shelly Beach is one of 1,600 primary schools and early learning centres across Australia to receive a 2021 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant….
Conservatorium students shine in Pearl Beach concert
Central Coast Conservatorium students shone at an annual scholarship concert held at Pearl Beach Memorial Hall last month. Pearl Beach Progress Association hosted the two-day concert on May 22 and…
Scholarships awarded to 67 students in social housing, out-of-home care
Sixty seven young people across the Central Coast will receive cash payments of $1,000 from the NSW Government to help achieve their academic aspirations. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast…
Gosford East P&C raises concern over possible sale of car park
Gosford East Public School P&C Association is concerned that selling off a car park in East Gosford will cause more congestion and traffic along Central Coast Hwy, and in turn,…
Highland Grove Preschool raises over $500 in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
Highland Grove Preschool in Green Point has once again participated in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, raising over $500 for the Cancer Council. The preschool has been a long-term supporter of…
Woy Woy PS staff build connection with aboriginal community
Staff at Woy Woy Public School will wear a special shirt each Wednesday in a nod to local Indigenous communities. The shirts, which were designed by local Aboriginal artist, Maurice…
Free Safer Driver course on offer to BWSC Woy Woy students
One hundred students at Brisbane Water Secondary College (BWSC) Woy Woy will have the opportunity to participate in the Transport for NSW Safer Drivers Course, thanks to a recent grant…
Umina beach PS celebrates National Walk Safely to School Day
Umina Beach Public School recently celebrated the 22nd National Walk Safely to School Day with a healthy breakfast and greetings from Salty – the school’s mascot. The event was held…
Childcare centre proposed in Wadalba
Plans are now before Central Coast Council to subdivide a parcel of land at 225 Johns Rd, Wadalba, into two lots, with one being the location for a new childcare…
She Maps and SLS NSW launches high school drone program
Surf Life Saving NSW’s Australian UAV Service (AUAVS) has partnered with She Maps and launched a drone program for school students in Years 5 to 9 on the Central Coast…
Academies combine forces to identify indigenous sporting talent
The Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) has combined with five other regional academies across NSW and with Underwriting Agencies Australia (UAA) for the development and refinement of an Indigenous…
Application period for CoastAbility Scholarship extended to May 31
Applications for the 2021-22 CoastAbility Scholarships for young people with a physical disability have been extended until Monday, May 31. Scholarships on offer include both an academic and sporting scholarship,…