Not all doom and gloom for apprentices
Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, has hit back at claims by Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, that the Central Coast is facing a skills crisis due to the Federal Government’s…
Education
New space at Gosford Public School
Gosford Public School has a new outdoor learning area. The new space was unveiled on February 27 and was made possible thanks to the school’s Parents and Citizens Association, which…
‘To The Point’ free lecture series returns (cancelled)
[ This event has been cancelled ] Green Point Christian College’s informative To The Point lecture series will return in April. Designed to inform, inspire and connect the Green Point…
Sister act at NSW Junior Athletics Championships
Terrigal High School’s resident racewalking sisters, Allanah and Sienna Pitcher have returned from Athletics NSW’s Junior Championships with a gold medal a piece. Allanah is in Year 11 and competed…
50th swimming carnival held
February 17 saw Henry Kendall High School reach a new milestone when the school held its 50th annual swimming carnival. Principal, Andrew Backhouse, said despite the less than perfect weather,…
Sean Gordon steps down as NAISDA Chairman
Somersby’s NAISDA Dance College has farewelled its Chairman, Sean Gordon. Gordon stepped down from the role and from the Executive Committee at the end of 2019, after serving as Chairman…
Two artworks selected for Artexpress exhibition
The Art Gallery of NSW’s annual Artexpress exhibition is one of the most popular and dynamic recurring exhibitions to take place at the Gallery, with the recently opened 2020 exhibition…
Tenders called for new primary school at Warnervale
Construction tenders have been called by the NSW Government for the new primary school at Warnervale. The project is planned to start in 2020 and is expected to be ready…
Staff and students to take part in the World’s Greatest Shave
A team of staff and students from Wadalba Community School are taking part in the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave in March. Calling themselves the Wadalba Winners, the group are…
Samar Yousef is a Stand Tall Ambassador
Inspirational youth conference, Stand Tall, will return to Sydney in June with Wyong High School student also returning as a Stand Tall Ambassador. School Captain, Samar Yousef, has been a…
Madison’s art included in First Class exhibition
A Lake Munmorah High School graduate’s HSC Visual Arts Body of Work is currently being exhibited in the 2019 First Class exhibition. First Class is an exhibition of exceptional HSC…
Berkeley Vale fitness room had a makeover
The fitness room at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Berkeley Vale Campus, has gotten a makeover. Campus Principal, Carly Wells, said the new look space was the result of a lot…
Student artworks chosen for regional exhibition
Several artworks by students from Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina campus have been chosen for the Central Vision exhibition sponsored by Central Coast Council. Students Annalilly Daniel, Lily Barkley Graham,…
Parents reminded about cycling helmets
Ettalong Public School principal Ms Lynn Balfour reminded parents and carers to ensure children cycling to school wear helmets after a student was involved in a bike accident. “After a…
Three NAISDA 2019 graduates are already accomplishing great things
It’s been an exciting few months for three NAISDA Dance College 2019 Diploma Developing Artists who are already accomplishing great things since graduating in December. NAISDA CEO, Kim Walker, said…
Review into the state’s TAFE system criticised
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, has hit back at criticisms of a review into the state’s TAFE system, recently announced by Premier Gladys…
$ 10,000 grant for Early Learning Centre
Children at Green Point’s Goodstart Early Learning Centre will benefit from an Aboriginal cultural program thanks to a $ 10,000 grant from the NSW Government. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central…
Henry Kendall is the number one ranked comprehensive high school on the Coast
Henry Kendall High School Principal, Andrew Backhouse, has praised the efforts of the Class of 2019 in the school’s first newsletter for 2020. “Well done to our 2019 HSC students,…
Student wellbeing performance at Green Point
Brainstorm Productions will present their student wellbeing performance, The Flipside, to Year 8 students at Green Point Christian College on March 11. The Flipside is a live theatre experience that…
Two schools join Plastic Police Program
Budgewoi Public School students aim to turn lunchbox waste into new roads. Plastic Police’s Lexi Crouch and Samantha Cross Photo: James Miller Films The school has joined Council’s Plastic Police…