Back to school
Thousands of Central Coast school children are set to return to the classroom from May 25, as all public schools resume full-time face to face teaching. Catholic schools across the…
Education
Online access for religious and ethics education
Umina Beach Public School has given students access to new online curriculums being offered by approved providers of Special Religious Education and Special Education in Ethics, according to principal Ms…
School’s back full time but transport issues remain unresolved
[Central Coast] School is officially back in session for all public school students, with the NSW Government ordering a return to full time schooling from May 25. NSW Premier, Gladys…
Virtual community for grandparent raising grandchildren
A new virtual community for grandparent raising grandchildren (GRG) families on the Central Coast has been formed. Central Coast Family Support Services (CCFSS) and the Centre of Excellence for Equity…
Jade Jiang received top music award
Central Coast Conservatorium of Music piano student, Jade Jiang, has been awarded an Associate in Music, Australia Diploma (AMusA)1, by the Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB). At 19, few students…
Regional youth vocational scholarships available
The second round of the regional youth vocational education and training (VET) scholarships program is open for young residents living in the electorate of Robertson. The $8.2M program is targeted…
High School welcomes new Science and Technology head teachers
Two new appointments are set to usher in a new era of science and technology learning at Northlakes High School. At the start of Term 2, the school has welcomed…
Avoca Beach teacher helps kids to GetActive@Home
Michele Jarmaine is one of just seven teachers chosen from schools across the state to be a presenter on the new weekly program designed to keep primary school children active…
Schools get $7.7M facelift
More than $7.7M was spent on maintenance works at government schools across the Central Coast over the April school holidays according to Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member…
Grammar receives $2M funding for senior college
Central Coast Grammar School will receive $2,000,000 from the Federal Government to put towards its new senior college facilities Senator for NSW, Jim Molan, announced the funding on May 5…
HSC exams to go ahead
Chair of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) COVID-19 Response Committee, Professor Peter Shergold, has confirmed that the class of 2020 will sit HSC written exams later this year. The…
New covered spaces for Erina High
Two student areas at Erina High School have been upgraded just in time for the start of Term 2. The school’s outdoor senior’s area and outdoor gym both received upgrades…
New Warnervale Primary School has been fast-tracked
A new Warnervale Primary School is among 24 projects the NSW Government will fast track to stimulate the economy and create new jobs. Planning approval for the school is likely…
Student return based on house groups
Students at Woy Woy campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College will return to school one day a week based on house groups. Students will be allocated a day to attend…
NAISDA graduates win major awards
Three NAISDA Dance College graduates have taken out 2020 Green Room Awards Association Awards. The Green Room Awards have been Melbourne’s premier peer-presented, performing arts industry awards since 1984. Each…
First ever virtual school assembly held
Terrigal’s Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (OLSS) has continued to take an innovative approach to keeping the school community connected, pulling off what could be the…
Terrigal Public School takes TikTok to a new level
Getting insider information on what the kids are into these days is one of the unexpected perks of being a teacher, but what happens when teachers cross the line from…
Indiana Rhind is a 2020 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship recipient
Berkeley Vale’s Indiana Rhind has been announced as a 2020 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship recipient. A program designed to kick start the next generation’s careers in agriculture, Rhind was one of…
Busy At Work Commonwealth Scholarships available
Young people living in the former Gosford LGA who are looking to upskill themselves are being encouraged to apply for the second round of the Busy At Work Commonwealth Scholarships…
Lovely Little Candles
A 16-year-old Tuggerawong schoolgirl is inspiring other young people to start their own businesses in a new podcast series launched as part of Youth Week early in April. Lara Davis…