Rotart vocational awards now open
The Rotary Club of Gosford City is accepting nominations for the 2025 Bob Ward Vocational Awards, to be held on Wednesday, June 18. Named in honour of the late Bob…
Education
Smith Family improving students’ lives
During National Volunteer Week (May 19-25) The Smith Family is celebrating the role of volunteers in strengthening local communities, while helping to improve the lives of students experiencing disadvantage through…
Uni announces first courses for Gosford campus
The University of Newcastle has announced Education, Social Science, Business, and Pathway programs will be taught at its new Mann St site from next year, as the first stage of…
Gonski and Roberts are new patrons for NAISDA
Rhoda Roberts and David Gonski have been appointed as new patrons on the NAISDA Foundation. Chaired by Douglas Nicol, the Foundation works closely with NAISDA to support excellence and innovation…
Accolade for education trailblazer
Avoca Beach resident Phoebe Britten has been awarded the prestigious Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Create Change Award at the 2025 7News Young Achiever Awards. The recognition honours her…
Nutritious school lunches that don’t break the bank
As the cost-of-living crisis bites, packing a nutritious school lunch is tougher than ever. Ultra-processed snacks dominate shelves, but smart swaps can save money and boost children’s health. Box Divvy,…
Pathway to construction apprenticeship
With construction booming on the Central Coast, TAFE NSW Ourimbah is set to launch a new, fee-free pre-apprenticeship program. The Statement of Attainment in Pre-Apprenticeship in Construction will teach students…
Air league squadron visits Parliament
The Australian Air League Doyalson Girls Squadron enjoyed a visit to Parliament House in Sydney recently, hosted by Member for Wyong David Harris. Members of the only female squadron learnt…
Umina Campus students triumph at Royal Easter Show
Students and staff from the Umina Campus of Brisbane Water High School have brought home a string of top awards from the 2025 Royal Easter Show, showcasing excellence in livestock…
Pet Day fun at Kariong
Ngaruki Gulgul Central School (NGC) at Kariong held its second annual Pet Day following the success of last year’s inaugural event. “Approximately 92% of our young people have diagnosed or…
Two Coast schools visit parliament
Students, teachers and parents from two Central Coast primary schools visited Parliament House in Canberra during the last sitting period of the 47th Parliament. Visitors from Gosford Public School and…
Two new preschools on the way
Up to 200 children on the Central Coast will soon have access to free public preschool places as the NSW Government works to deliver two new public preschools at Umina…
Historic funding deal for NSW public schools
The Federal and State Governments have come to an historic agreement that will put all public schools in NSW on a path to full and fair funding. Following the announcement,…
Major investment in education
Central Coast MPs have welcomed an agreement reached by the Federal and NSW Governments to fully and fairly fund all public schools in the state. The Commonwealth will provide an…
Prestigious selection for student William
Year 10 student Willam Kennedy from Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus has been selected for the NSW Minister for Education’s Student Representative Council. This is a prestigious leadership…
West Gosford community digs deep for The Smith Family
The community has dug deep to help Officeworks West Gosford provide essential education support to 18 students impacted by poverty, by raising more than $12,800 for The Smith Family. Officeworks…
New cafe builds employability skills for young locals
A new cafe at The Entrance will provide a launching pad for young locals to move through their personal challenges and build real-world employability skills. Situated in the grounds of…
Crucial learning program on lookout for volunteers
One of The Smith Family’s most important programs, the Learning Hubs, is on the lookout for eight volunteers to help out at two of its Central Coast clubs, located in…
Healthy Harold has a new friend
When Healthy Harold visits Central Coast schools this year, the children will notice a difference in the teaching modules they are shown. In an Australian-first, 10-year-old Charlie is the first…
Mental health check for those heading to school
As young people head into a new school year with the pressures of study and relationships, headspace is encouraging families to regularly check in with their young people to support…