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…
Education
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,…
Employment Now Expo deemed a success
The Central Coast Branch of Y NSW hosted its first ever Employment Now Expo on May 20, inviting schools across the northern suburbs to attend to help link students to…
Hakea Grove’s Nurse Practitioner, Claire Abbott
This National Volunteer Week, children’s education charity, The Smith Family, is celebrating the contributions of more than 8,000 volunteers who make its work possible. In 2020, Smith Family volunteers across…
St Joseph’s girls raise $33,000 in World’s Greatest Shave
The all-girls school in East Gosford, St Josephs Catholic College, have raised $33,000 towards the World’s Greatest Shave. This enormous effort was achieved after seventeen brave staff and students selflessly…
Point Clare scientist one of world’s best
Dr Seher Ata from Point Clare has been named among the World’s Top 2 per cent of scientists by Stanford University in her field of Mining and Metallurgy. Scientists are…
Woy Woy PS receives $10,000 grant
Woy Woy Public School has received a $10,000 grant through the University of Newcastle to bolster professional development at the school. The grant was provided to help staff participate in…
Conservatorium students to perform for Pearl Beach community
Pearl Beach Memorial Hall is set to host a line-up of aspiring young musicians this weekend as part of the Pearl Beach Progress Association’s support of the Central Coast Conservatorium….
Local author publishes new collection of poems
A Woy Woy author has recently released her second collection of poems, ‘A Scent of Frangipani’, to help celebrate the beauty of the Central Coast. In the book, which has…
Kookaburra now greets students and teachers
Chittaway Bay Public School has a new mural at their front entrance, ready to greet students, teachers, parents and visitors to the school. The design for the new mural was…
Australian Olympian and Judo World Champion motivates students
St Brigid’s Catholic College in Lake Munmorah recently hosted Australian Olympian and Judo World Champion, Joshua Katz, for a motivational talk to the year 9 and 10 students. On May…
ET Australia offers free short courses for entry-level employment
ET Australia Training College is offering fee-free short training courses thanks to the State Government’s Skilling for Recovery initiative. The courses are targeted at industries where there are skills shortages…
Behind the scenes of fire and rescue
Go behind the scenes of a busy fire and rescue service and meet local firefighters at an Open Day on Saturday, May 15, at Terrigal, Wyoming and Kariong fire stations….
Valley View PS students work on Aboriginal art project
Students at Valley View Public School have participated in a project to build Aboriginal art murals in a bid to boost Indigenous education in schools across the Coast. Local artist,…
Students to protest funding of fossil fuel projects
Central Coast school students will rally in Kibble Park, Gosford, on Friday, May 21, as part of the largest national school strike since COVID-19 protesting gas and coal projects. Organiser…
Dance for sick kids in National Families Week
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is calling on Aussies across the country to get involved in Dance For Sick Kids, a seven-day challenge taking place during National Families Week from…
Magnetic mobile phone locking system has many positive impacts
In recent years, mobiles phones have become the primary distractor in a student’s education. To combat this, Wyong High School has decided to use new and innovative technology to combat…