Teachers rally for funding equality
Central Coast teachers rallied for the future of the region’s children on Tuesday, September 10, as the Federal Government Government faces increasing pressure to fully fund public schools. NSW Teachers…
Education
Fee-free TAFE courses open new pathways
Coinciding with national TAFE Day, Member for Dobell Emma McBride welcomed the news that more than 500,000 people have enrolled in a fee-free TAFE course across Australia. Fee-free TAFE removes…
College $5M upgrade for more students
Mackillop Catholic College at Woongarrah will undergo a major building redevelopment of more than $5M to accommodate an increase in students and staff. Plans have been submitted to Central Coast…
Reaching their Max Potential
The Gosford RSL Max Potential 2024 Program wrapped up its 17th with a vibrant Celebration event recently. Sponsored by Gosford RSL Club and other local businesses, the program celebrated the…
Newcastle University a leader in gender equity
The University of Newcastle has been recognised as a leader in addressing inequality, becoming one of the first two universities in Australia to receive a Science in Australia Gender Equity…
Digital upgrade for Wyong TAFE
Wyong TAFE has received a funding boost of $741,000 to fund digital devices and Wi-Fi networks over the next two years. It is one of 68 TAFE NSW campuses to…
School reunion for Class of ’64
Gosford High School’s Class of ’64 will hold a 60th anniversary reunion dinner on September 7. It’s been 60 years since they were last at school together studying for their…
Full steam ahead at Gosford uni campus
Construction on the first floor of the new Gosford uni campus is set to begin following the completion of its ground floor slabs. The $67M Central Coast campus of Newcastle…
Tuggerah preschool a national finalist in prestigious awards
Good Start Early Learning at Tuggerah has been announced as one of nine national finalists in the HESTA Early Childhood Education and Care Awards. Nominated in the Advancing Pedagogy and…
Boost in numbers at sports college
Plans are underway to increase student numbers and employ more teachers at Central Coast Sports College at Kariong. The college wants to add another 450 students (from 750 to 1,200)…
Extra funding for five schools
Five schools across the state electorate of Terrigal have secured more than $106,000 in funding through the NSW Government’s 2023/24 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said…
Digital upgrade for Gosford TAFE
Gosford TAFE will receive a $569,000 digital and WiFi upgrade as one of 68 TAFE NSW campuses to share a funding boost of $74M over two years to improve digital…
Lily all set for Japan study tour
When 20 students from across NSW head off to Japan on a special scholarship in September, Henry Kendall High School student Lily Arendse will be among them. Lily will travel…
Upgrade for Kariong school
NG Central School at Kariong has received $25,000 from the Federal Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund. Principal Andrea Cingi said the money was used for vital upgrades. “At NG Central School,…
Open day at Coast’s campuses
The University of Newcastle Central Coast campuses will hold an open day on Saturday, August 17, with the community invited to explore world-class facilities and experience what university has to…
Pay rise for early childhood workers
Early childhood educators on the Central Coast are set for a 15 per cent wage increase, along with their colleagues nationwide. The wage increase will be tied to a commitment…
Prestigious scholarship for school counsellor
School counsellor Leanne Brooke from Kincumber High School has been awarded the Premier’s Anika Foundation Youth Depression Awareness Scholarship as part of the 2025 Premier’s Teacher Scholarships. Now in its…
Central Coast schools honoured for achievements
Ten Central Coast schools have been acknowledged for their outstanding achievements and contributions to public education at the 2024 Public Education Awards. The recent awards at Sydney Town Hall celebrated 132…
Collaboration introduces students to cloud technology
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from 15 government schools across NSW, including Erina High School, took part in a three-day immersive workplace experience aiming to give them a deep…
Building industry knowledge through webinars
In a first for TAFE NSW, mental health and community services students at TAFE Digital now have access to an interactive weekly webinar, featuring guest speakers across the industry spectrum….