Kids back at school, but need to mask up on public transport
As hundreds of students returned to Peninsula schools from January 27 following the Christmas holiday period, students aged 12 and over were reminded of the need to wear masks on…
Education
Great start to new year
Students and families of two Peninsula schools had a great start to the new year, thanks to a huge community collaboration which saw supplies and uniform items donated to Woy…
Mannering Park Public School on snake alert
Mannering Park Public School is on snake alert following several snake sightings around the school grounds. Principal, Mitchell Welham, took to the school’s Facebook page to inform the school community…
Free back to school haircuts a big hit
Around 180 boys have headed back to school in style, courtesy of Barber Industries at Westfield Tuggerah. The new barber shop held a free back to school haircuts weekend for…
New mural inspires interest in literature
A new mural at Wadalba Community School is bringing the English syllabus to life. Featuring nods to beloved classics and modern favourites, such as Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Soul Surfer…
Slow down around school zones
With Central Coast children returning to school last week, drivers are being urged to slow down and watch for the 40km speed zones around the region to ensure safety. Central…
Facilities upgrade for TAFE campuses
TAFE campuses at Gosford, Ourimbah and Wyong are set to benefit from a $100M state-wide investment in improved facilities and new equipment. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member…
New facility for a new year
Junior students at Central Coast Grammar School at Erina Heights started the school year in a new Kindergarten-Year 6 facility. The complex includes spacious and flexible bright rooms, new playgrounds…
Local campuses set to share in new UoN funding
The Federal Government is to provide more than $25M for new places and short courses at the University of Newcastle with Ourimbah campus and the Central Coast Medical School expected…
Brekky club on again
Erina High School’s Breakfast Club has started up again for the third year in a row, supplying free breakfast for students before 7.45am every morning. Head Teacher for HSI, Ben…
Funding boost for Empire Bay P&C
Empire Bay Public School P&C has just received a $10,000 grant from the State Government to upgrade its facilities. The money is part of the Government’s Community Building Partnership program….
COVID restrictions eased for back to school activities
It’s back to school across the Coast and local families are being reminded to keep up to date with current COVID-19 regulations to ensure their child’s smooth transition back into…
Labor to fight for Wyong inclusion in scholarship program
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has confirmed that the Labor Party will fight for Wyong residents to be included in the Federal Government’s Commonwealth Scholarship Program for Young Australians….
Additional assistance to help students find work placements
With many work placements not possible in 2020 due to COVID-19, The Skill Engineer (TSE) has opened at North Gosford to help assist HSC students find Vocational Education and Training…
No school student to be left behind by public transport
Both the NSW Department of Education (DOE) and Transport for NSW (TFNSW) have clarified that no child will be left stranded should they fail to wear a face mask on…
UON Central Coast on track for a normal year post COVID
Despite the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown at the institution, staff at the University of Newcastle’s Central Coast Campus say they’re looking forward to a busy 2021. According…
New round of youth scholarships opens
The Federal Government has released more Gosford region specific youth scholarships, with applications opening on January 29. Part 2 of Round 3 of the Commonwealth Scholarships Program for Young Australians…
Wyong residents excluded from Commonwealth Scholarship Program
The third round of the government’s $82M Commonwealth Scholarship Program for Young Australians will once again open to Gosford residents at the end of the month, but questions are being…
Concerns arise over student face mask mandate
While Central Coast families have been busily getting ready for the start of a new school year, high schoolers are being reminded that this year, a face mask is a…
Scholarship program for Aboriginal students
Local not-for-profit, Central Coast Primary Care, has announced that it is establishing a Scholarship Program for Aboriginal students. The program will provide support to the Central Coast Aboriginal community and…