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…
Education
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…
Debbie Ritchie nominated for State association award
Brisbane Water Secondary College Parents and Citizens Association treasurer Ms Debbie Ritchie of Umina is a state finalist in the NSW Parents and Citizens Association Awards. She was the Central…
Students urged to apply for performing arts program
Brisbane Water Secondary College campus principals Ms Kerrie O’Heir and Ms Rebecca Cooper have encouraged music, dance and drama students to consider auditioning for the Youth In Performing Arts 2020…
Clydesdales visit child care centre
Two Clydesdale horses have visited children at Woy Woy’s CatholicCare Out of School Hours and Vacation Child Care Centre. The horses, Wellington and Claudia, stopped at the centre for a…
Students enjoy freshly painted quad
In a nod towards the wonders of what a fresh coat of paint can do, Gosford Public School students have been loving their newly painted quad. Principal, Brad Lewis, said…
$ 10 million maintenance work done on 31 schools
Central Coast public schools were a hive of activity over the summer holidays with almost $ 9.93 M of school maintenance work carried out. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast…
School launches ‘Let’s Ask Better Questions’ podcast series
Central Coast Grammar School has launched its own podcast series. Available on iTunes and direct from the school’s website, the Let’s Ask Better Questions podcast series takes a deep dive…
Terrigal and Wamberal Public Schools have 25 new classrooms
Students at Terrigal and Wamberal Public Schools have good reason to celebrate as the 2020 school year begins, with a total of 25 new classrooms ready to occupy. Parliamentary Secretary…
Program to provide information about eating well
Woy Woy Public School will host a Go4Fun program for aboriginal children this term. Go4Fun is a free program for NSW children aged seven to 13 who are above a…
The Smashed Project to visit Wyong High and Lakes Anglican Grammar Schools
The Smashed Project will return to high schools across the former Wyong Shire in February. A theatre-in-education program dedicated to breaking the culture of underage drinking and reducing alcohol related…
Schools to share $ 200000 Local Schools Community Fund
[Tuggerah] Fourteen schools across the Dobell electorate will receive a share of $200,000 under the Local Schools Community Fund. Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, announced the funding on January…
Promised new school at Warnervale not included in budget
NSW Labor leader, Jodi McKay, has slammed the Berijiklian Government for failing to deliver 116 promised new schools and upgrades across NSW, including at Warnervale and The Entrance, leaving a…
Soccer gala day raised $3,420 for women and children
Primary School students at Green Point Christian College (GPCC) hosted a soccer gala day which raised $3,420 for Coast Shelter’s Women and Children’s crisis accommodation and support services. The gala…
Rotary club chooses exchange student
The Rotary Club of Umina Beach has chosen its 2020 Rotary Youth Exchange student. Dominic Hall was the successful candidate and is set to spend the year in Slovakia. Club…