University teachers to hold a half day strike
At a Stop Work meeting on August 2, National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) members at the Ourimbah Campus of the University of Newcastle, unanimously voted to hold a half-day strike…
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Students raise funds for Take 3 for the Sea
Students from St Edwards College, East Gosford, raised over $700 for Take 3 for the Sea, at the July 22 Avoca Markets. “We had a fantastic day at Avoca Beach…
Joey Walton called up to Australian Barbarians’ squad
Wadalba Community School student, Joey Walton, has been featured in one of rugby union’s most enduring publications, The Rugby News. Walton has been turning heads at the Australian Schoolboy Trials…
Higher School Certificate artwork included in ARTEXPRESS
The Department of Education Secretary, Mark Scott, has congratulated nine Central Coast high school graduates who will have their Higher School Certificate artwork included in the ARTEXPRESS exhibition at the…
Pretty Beach Choir performed
The Pretty Beach Public School Choir performed at Macmasters Beach for the Five Lands Walk on July 7. “The 5 Lands Walk allowed the students to experience and participate in…
Fathers join playgroup committee
A playgroup has been formed in Umina with two fathers on the volunteer committee. Ettalong father Mr Chris Garvin, has been named committee coordinator, with Umina father Mr Dirk Correll…
Students perform at the Sydney Opera House
Students from Narara Public School performed in the Festival of Instrumental Music throughout June. “Our recorder group performed in the magnificent Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House on June…
Students remove oyster lease debris from Pelican Island
Bushcraft students from Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy joined with Clean4Shore to remove debris from Pelican Island on June 8. They paid particular attention to cone oyster baskets left…
Active retirees sought for High School mentoring roles
Not for profit charitable organisation, NSW Active Retirees and Mentors (ARM), are seeking local people to step up and join their Central Coast Secondary Schools Mentoring Program (CCSSMP). Mr Warren…
TAFE Try a Skill Day held
High School students from across the Central Coast attended the WorldSkills Australia Try a Skill Day, hosted by TAFE NSW at the Ourimbah Campus, on June 20. The Try a…
Another 160kg of rubbish removed
Students from Narara Valley High School’s Support Unit participated in the Clean4Shore program on June 5. “Students went out on the Brisbane Water with the Clean4Shore team. “The weather was…
Free apprenticeships on offer
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC, has said there will be an unprecedented level of support for apprentices in the 2018 State Budget, with the NSW…
Ettalong school celebrates 90 years
Ettalong Public School has celebrated its 90th birthday over three days during the first week of June. Principal Ms Lynn Balfour said: “Commencing with an assembly on June 6, the…
Model United Nations Assembly to take place
Central Coast students are the superheroes that the world needs to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity, according to Terrigal Rotary Club…
Students perform dance spectacular
Students from schools across the Coast participated in a Central Coast Dance Spectacular during the NRL Round 12 clash between the Roosters and the Titans, held at Central Coast Stadium…
Payton Bond wins trainee of the year award
Wyong TAFE student, Ms Payton Bond, has been honoured for her academic achievement and work ethic, at the 2018 TAFE NSW Excellence Awards in Coffs Harbour. Ms Bond, who is…
Terrigal and Wamberal Public Schools to have 25 new classrooms built
Students and teachers at Terrigal and Wamberal Public Schools will benefit from major upgrades that will provide new and improved facilities funded by the NSW Government. Works will soon begin…
Students have chance meeting with PM
Water Secondary College Umina campus have had a chance meeting with Prime Minister Mr Malcolm Turnbull on a Sydney-bound train. The students were returning to the Peninsula from a barista…
Woodport PS canteen wins green canteen award
A collaboration between Central Coast Environmental Educators from Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre (EEC), Central Coast Council, Community Environment Network, Take3, Kariong Eco Garden, and Tangaroa Blue, is asking Central Coast…
Indigenous Art Showcase kicks off National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week celebrations kicked off in Wyong with the official opening of the Maliga Indigenous Art Showcase at The Art House at 10:00am on Friday, May 26. Maliga, which…