Brekkie & B-ball Club is back
After a year in hibernation due to Covid restrictions, the Lake Haven Brekkie & B-ball Club has resumed at the recreation centre. Run by Y Space Central Coast, the club…
Education
Premier launches start of major upgrade at Brooke Avenue Public School
NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, was in Killarney Vale on Friday, February 26, for the sod-turning ceremony to mark the start of a major upgrade at Brooke Avenue Public School. She…
Preschoolers settle in
Children at Guliyali Preschool in Woy Woy have settled into their new schooling environment ready to start learning and building lifelong friendships. Preschool teacher Whitney Williams said the staff looked…
New running track for Narara PS
Students at Narara Public School have been enjoying their new running track, thanks to a $26,000 grant from the NSW Government. The money is part of the Government’s Community Building…
Homeschooling families thrive
During COVID-19 restrictions, home education became the new norm; but for many Central Coast families, homeschooling was something that, as a family, they had already adopted. Vivienne Fox from Avoca…
School roofs to spur work for local tradies
Central Coast schools are set to benefit from a $60M State Government-funded program to replace and repair roofs at regional schools. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for…
Raw Challenge a team-building exercise
To encourage teamwork and cohesion, Year 9 Advisor at Central Coast Sports College, Richard Moolman, took his students to complete the Raw Challenge to see how they went up against…
Cultural Tutors share knowledge at NAISDA
NAISDA Dance College has begun its 2021 training year by welcoming Cultural Tutors, Dujon Niue from Moa Island in the Torres Strait, Jeanette Fabila, and Stuart McMinn from Gawura Cultural…
New career a real sea change
A Woy Woy local has swapped hospitality hubs for the harbour after securing qualifications from TAFE NSW and is now encouraging others to do the same. Simon Dorrell completed the…
Schools program challenges stereotypes
Woy Woy Public School has successfully gained the funds needed for an upgraded oval with the Regional Renewal program’s help. The $120M stimulus program is a part of the NSW…
Take 3 for the Sea youth leadership program available
Wyong High School is one of the first schools in NSW to show interest in a youth leadership program run by Take 3 for the Sea. The free program aims…
Funds raised from The Entrance Lions Sunday market support local schools
The Entrance Public School and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College have shared $8,000 from the Lions Club of The Entrance for a range of academic programs. For 64 years, the club…
More places and more courses available at Ourimbah campus
More places are set to open up at Newcastle University’s Ourimbah campus with the Federal Government providing new funding. The university will receive $15.3M this year to deliver student places…
Easter raffle to raise funds
As Easter approaches, the Valley View Public School P&C is looking to raise money through its Easter Raffle to help upgrade the school’s smart boards. P&C President, Lee-Anne Bishop, said…
New before and after school and vacation care service for Kariong
Coast Community Connections, in partnership with Kariong Public School, has opened a new Before and After School Care and Vacation Care service at Kariong Public School. Located on the school…
Junior Landcare grants up for grabs
Primary schools and early learning centres across the Central Coast are being encouraged to apply for the 2021 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants Program and Bee Bonus, with $1.5M in grants…
New program offered to Coast schools
A new program in primary schools challenging stereotypes about disability will be facilitated on the Coast by Social Futures Local Area Co-ordinator for the NDIS, Maree Jenner, based in Gosford….
NAIDOC Week award for Bethany
Year 6 Terrigal Public School student, Bethany Johnston, has been awarded a NAIDOC Medal of Excellence for her entry in the 2020 NAIDOC Week competition. Principal, Michael Burgess, said she…
Lots of enrolments at Ourimbah campus
As Orientation Week kicked off on Monday, February 15, at the Ourimbah campus of The University of Newcastle, enrolments so far are showing positive signs of growth in student numbers…
Astounding haul from waterways cleanup
Children at Kincumber High School braved the blustery conditions on February 15 and helped clean up their local waterways as part of the Clean 4 Shore program. Fifteen eager students…