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,…
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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…
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…