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…
Education
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…
Healthcare students urged to apply for subsidies
Students enrolled in healthcare degrees are being encouraged to apply for up to $12,000 in financial support to assist with their studies. Minister for Central Coast and Member for Wyong…
Schools receive vital maintenance work
Tradies are subbing in for teachers and students in classrooms at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College and Terrigal Public School over the Summer break to work on $1M of improvements. More…
TAFE students set for further study
As school leavers across the state received their HSC results last week, 50 TAFE NSW graduates were celebrating their success in a university preparation course that provides access to universities…
Amelia shines in HSC despite hearing impairment
As Central Coast students received their HSC results, Henry Kendall High School celebrates the remarkable achievements of Year 12 graduate Amelia Stevens, who has excelled both academically and as a…
Pay increase for early childhood workers
More than 17,000 Goodstart early childhood education and care workers will take home more pay this week as a result of the Federal Labor Government’s historic 15 per cent wage…
William a leader in scientific research
William Roberts, a 2024 graduate of Green Point Christian College, has been honoured with the STANSW Young Scientist Award for his groundbreaking Science Extension project. His research explored the environmental…
Girls’ group shares the dignity
Northlakes High School’s GRACE (Grow, Readiness and Creating Empowerment) girls’ group has donated 58 bags to the Share the Dignity: It’s in the Bag drive. The bags, filled with essential…
Fee-free TAFE could be at risk
The fee-free TAFE scheme established by the federal Labor government two years ago could be axed if the Labor Party loses the next election, say Local MPs Dr Gordon Reid…
Young minds explore maths and future careers
Five of the Central Coast’s most inquisitive young minds explored how maths can shape their future career at the Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Challenge held in Newcastle recently. The…
Scholarships for aspiring teachers
Central Coast students beginning teaching degrees in 2025 can now apply for scholarships worth up to $40,000 which are designed to encourage more people to become teachers. Member for Robertson…
New pathway to health and fitness industry
TAFE NSW has ushered in a new course for aspiring fitness professionals on the Central Coast to cater to surging demand in the health and fitness industry post-COVID. For the…
Youth forum for future leaders
Almost 80 students from 16 different Central Coast high schools came together last month to learn how to be a leader and provide innovative solutions to issues facing the Central…
Students treated to special rescue chopper visit
Green Point Christian College students were treated to a special visit by the region’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service recently. The visit was all thanks to Westpac and its school landing…
Speaker of the House visits Gorokan
Speaker of the Federal Government House of Representatives Milton Dick was a special guest at Gorokan Public School on Friday, November 15. He was joined by Member for Dobell Emma…
Recognition for six special students
Six outstanding Central Coast students have been presented with Good Citizenship awards by the Probus Club of Gosford West. Corey Spicer and Isaac Freeman from Glenvale School, Madeleine Pugh and…
Upgrades for Coast schools
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has welcomed a commitment from the State Government of more than $3M to be spent upgrading several schools in his electorate. “Investing in our…