Woy Woy contemplates school uniform changes
Woy Woy Public School is still contemplating changes to its school uniform following feedback to its Uniform Review Committee surveys. The school introduced the Uniform Review Committee earlier this year…
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Zoe, Zac & Alex are the Coast’s official spelling wizards
Copacabana Public School’s, Zoe Evason, and Gosford Public School’s, Alex Zhang, are two of the Coast’s official word wizards, and will represent the region at the state finals of the…
Top performers in mathematics competition announced
Ten students from Gosford district primary schools have been recognised as the top performers among nearly 20,000 in the 2019 Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition. In an unprecedented outcome,…
Garden club holds first produce sale
The Garden Club at Woy Woy South Public School has held its first produce sale on November 6. Throughout the year, staff and the school community have made several improvements…
Mass finale rehearsal of Schools Spectacular held
Students from the five Wyong area schools participating in the 2019 Schools Spectacular completed their first major rehearsal on October 28. Gorokan Public School, Wadalba Community School, Northlakes High School…
Two local schools running outstanding programs recognised
In celebration of World Teachers Day (October 25), Member for Wyong, David Harris, was joined by Shadow Minister for Education, Prue Car, on October 18, to visit two local schools…
Kariong Public School has murals being painted by celebrated Indigenous artist
Kariong Public School has become the canvas of one of Australia’s most celebrated Indigenous artists, Garry Purchase, who has been tasked with installing several murals around the school. Purchase is…
Teacher receives Outstanding Professional Service Award
Central Coast Grammar School teacher, Melinda Buxton, has been received an Outstanding Professional Service Award from the NSW Professional Teachers’ Council. The Award is one of the most prestigious educator…
Two students among top three writers
Two Brisbane Water Secondary College students were among the top three of the Central Coast High Schools Writing Competition. “Results are in on the Central Coast High Schools Writing Competition,…
Council seeking youth leaders for Y4Y action team
Central Coast Council is inviting aspiring youth leaders to become members for the Youth For Youth (Y4Y) action team and make a difference to the lives of young people on…
End of schooling can be traumatic
There were tears from students, staff and parents at high schools across the Coast as school’s formally farewelled their Classes of 2019. As is tradition at many schools across the…
Tumbi Umbi Wakakirri dancers are in the top 7 in NSW
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Tumbi Umbi Campus dancers performed in the Sydney Region Secondary Schools 2019 Wakakirri Story-Dance Challenge Finale in September. As the winners of the 2018 Challenge’s top…
Students receive Youth Community Service Awards
Two Wyong High School students have been presented with The Order of Australia Association (NSW) Youth Community Service Awards. Wyong High School 2019 Captains, Josef Graf-Cooper and Mikayla Gualtieri were…
College has introduced its own therapy dog
After many months of planning, research and anticipation, Green Point Christian College has introduced their very own therapy dog, Bentley. Bentley and his handler, Janelle Stringer, will visit the College…
Visual Arts Work displayed in Art Express
Former Terrigal High School student, Olivia Mayhew, has had her 2018 Visual Arts Body of Work displayed in this year’s Art Express. Mayhew’s sculpture and associated works is entitled ‘Genesis’…
Students raise $1200 in 40-Hour Famine
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy campus students have raised more than $1200 as part of the 40- Hour Famine. Students participated in a Backpack Challenge earlier in the month…
Promised air conditioning for schools delayed until after June 2020
Wyong High School , Wadalba Community School and both Lake Munmorah Public and High Schools are among the hundreds of schools that will go without air conditioning this summer after…
Jilliby Public School has celebrated 130 years of public education
The Jilliby Public School community celebrated the schools 130th anniversary on September 21 with a community open day. The day was a celebration of the schools legacy as one of…
An additional primary school to be built at Warnervale
Plans for an additional primary school at Warnervale are on public exhibition until October 17. The new school, initially for 460 students, will be built at 75 Warnervale Rd and…
Region’s first & oldest high school turns 90
Gosford High School is poised to celebrate its 90th anniversary this September. Principal, Michael Smith, said the school will host a series of assemblies, events and tours to celebrate the…