Calls to extend free community preschool
The State Opposition is calling on the NSW Government to extend free community preschool across the Central Coast until at least the end of the year to give more parents…
Education
Photo media skills on display at MacKillop College
A ‘World in a Cup’ challenge produced a myriad of surrealist works Photographic and Digital Media students at Warnervale’s MacKillop Catholic College have shown off their creativity and editing skills…
Archaeological dig to be conducted at school
An archaeological dig will be conducted by students at Woy Woy Public School on ground which was under the recently-removed demountable classroom. “We know this building sat on that site…
Budgewoi Public School has a new Principal
Nathan Forbes has been appointed to the role Budgewoi Public School Principal and will formally commence in the position from the beginning of Term 3. With the school just days…
Back to basics school curriculum changes welcomed
Central Coast Council of Parents and Citizens Association President, Sharryn Brownlee, has welcomed the announcement of a major overhaul of the NSW school curriculum. Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, announced on June…
Soap is the best hand cleaner, student experiment finds
Students at Woy Woy Public School have conducted a hand-cleaning experiment which shows that “soap was the best cleaner”. Science teacher Mr David Owens said the students carried out a…
Recent events inspire kids on Hero Day
Narara Public School held its Hero Day fundraiser on June 19. Held in memory of former student Amber Streeting, the annual event sees staff and students encouraged to dress up…
Pray together, stay together
Students at Our Lady of the Rosary (OLR) Catholic School Wyoming took part in the Annual Global Rosary Relay on June 19. The Global Rosary Relay is a tradition of…
NAIDOC Week pushed back to November
Schools across the Coast will celebrate NAIDOC Week in November after the National NAIDOC Committee (NNC) confirmed the event was being pushed back as a coronavirus precautionary measure. Typically celebrated…
Students engage on social justice issues
Students from East Gosford’s St Joseph’s Catholic College participated in the 2020 Mount St Benedict Social Justice Forum on June 23. Back for its 21st installment, the annual forum is…
NSW school curriculum to be overhauled
Central Coast Council of Parents and Citizens Association President, Sharryn Brownlee, has welcomed the announcement of a major overhaul of the NSW school curriculum. Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced this week…
Program to IGNITE young entrepreneurs
Central Coast Council is again teaming up with Illuminate Future to deliver the IGNITE Business Launchpad program for young people aged 12 – 24. Designed to help young people learn…
Olympian returns to Terrigal High
Central Coast Council is again teaming up with Illuminate Future to deliver the IGNITE Business Launchpad program for young people aged 12 – 24. Designed to help young people learn…
Healthy Harold heads back to school
Australia’s most lovable giraffe, Healthy Harold, is poised to return to schools around the Coast after the government lifted its ban on school incursions. After spending eight weeks delivering the…
Calls for submissions on plans to relocate ET Australia Secondary College
Submissions are now open for a plan to relocate and expand ET Australia Secondary College to two locations in the Gosford CBD to make way for a regional library planned…
New senior seating at Wyong Christian Community School
Wyong Christian Community School has completed phase one of its new senior area. The new space was recently opened to Year 11 and 12 students to enjoy during break times,…
Bateau Bay Public School receives $32,500 from P&C
Bateau Bay Public School’s Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) has passed on $32,500 in donations to fund projects at the school. Principal, Peter Graham, said the monies would be put…
Gorokan has new sporting facilities
Gorokan Public School students are spoiled for choice when it comes to keeping fit and healthy this winter, with the school opening a handful of new active facilities in June….
Locals are finalists for the 2020 Australian Education Awards
Two local principals and a teacher have been confirmed as finalists for the 2020 Australian Education Awards. The Awards celebrate the achievements of the country’s top performing schools, principals, department…
Things will soon be back to normal at schools
Schools around the Coast have welcomed a further relaxation of the COVID-19 restrictions around school based activities. On June 12, the NSW Government announced a staged resumption of school activities,…