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…
Education
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…
Program helping get students back on track
Almost two years after it launched on the Central Coast, The Y NSW’s Alternative Suspension Program is seeing impressive results. The program is redefining the future for young people facing…
Fee-free TAFE set to continue
The Federal Government is set to introduce legislation to establish fee-free TAFE as an enduring feature of the national vocational education and training system. The legislation would see 100,000 fee-free…
Coast students prepare for Schools Spectacular
Students from five Central Coast schools have attended the first joint rehearsal for the 2024 Schools Spectacular, to take place at the end of November. The students joined more than…
Autumn is national winner of water poster competition
Central Coast Council has named Woodport Public School student Autumn Lo as national winner in the Years 3–4 category of the National Water Week Primary School Poster Competition. Autumn’s winning…