Students visit national park
Year 4 students from Umina Beach Public School have visited Bouddi National Park to learn about the park’s history and wildlife. Upon arrival on October 27, the children were split…
Education
Auntie Di is NSW Grandparent of the Year
Mingaletta Local Aboriginal Corporation chair Auntie Dianne O’Brien has been awarded the title of NSW Grandparent of the Year. Auntie Di has had six children, 36 grandchildren and 56 great…
Students complete Rural Fire Service Cadet Program
Twenty-two students from the Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Berkeley Vale Campus, have been congratulated by Rural Fire Service (RFS) NSW, Assistant Commissioner, Steve Yorke AFSM, for their successful completion of…
Shadow Minister visits Peninsula schools
Shadow Federal Education Minister Ms Tanya Plibersek visited several Peninsula schools on Wednesday, November 8, to discuss the latest needs based funding for local public schools. Ms Plibersek was accompanied…
School holds Aboriginal Education Awards Ceremony
The Entrance High School hosted their annual Aboriginal Education Awards Ceremony at the end of Term Three. The Entrance High School were thankful for the families and community members who…
Grant enables extension to Bush Tucker Garden
Kooloora Preschool is situated in the grounds of Toukley Public School and is one of 11 Department of Education designated Aboriginal preschools in NSW, and the only designated Aboriginal preschool…
Gifted and talented students challenged
Students from Valley View Public School attended the first ever Valley Schools Gifted and Talented Students (GATS) Challenge Day, held at Niagara Park Public School. Two teams of three students…
Federal member conducts mock parliament
Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, visited Narara Public School to conduct a mock parliament. Ms McBride worked with Stage 3 students on the project. It was part of their…
Combined libraries hold one of the largest catalogues in the State
The region’s library services have been upgraded by Central Coast Council. A new management system has been launched which allows members to access one of the largest catalogues in the…
Gosford High School win regional final of debating challenge
Gosford High School’s Year 10 debating team have won the Regional Final of the Premier’s Debating Challenge. The Gosford High School team qualified for the final after clinching their local…
Homestay families sought for developing artists
NAISDA Dance College is appealing to Central Coast families to participate in the NAISDA Homestay Program, where they will have an opportunity to host a NAISDA student (known as a…
Students learn surf safety
Six students from the Girrakool Education Training Unit in the Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre have been learning surf safety for themselves and others. The 16 to 21 year old…
College students to be part of regional council meeting
Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus will be part of their own regional council meeting when Central Coast Council holds its annual Future Council meeting. Run with the…
NAISDA welcomes three new board members
NAISDA Dance College announced the appointment of three new Board members to the NAISDA Ltd Board, with Ms Deborah Cheetham AO, Mr Dean Parkin and Ms Mayrah Sonter all joining…
Rebecca Freeman wins best State group trainer award
Ms Rebecca Freeman from Central Coast Group Training (CCGT), has won the Excellence in Group Training Award at the 2017 NSW and ACT Group Training Awards. Ms Freeman has been…
Caitlyn Harman’s musical performance skills recognised
Kincumber High School’s Year 12 student, Caitlyn Harman, has received a Higher School Certificate (HSC) Music Encore nomination. “This is a wonderful acknowledgement of the quality of her practical performances…
Central Coast Grammar to refurbish and extend B Block
Central Coast Grammar School has invested considerable effort over the past 12 to18 months in exploring ways to improve the learning environment which defines next generation learners, and embed the…
Pretty Beach wins council environment award
Pretty Beach Public School has been announced as a winner in the 2017 Council Environment Program. The winners of the 2017 Council Environment Program were announced on October 10 at…
Janelle Rooney recognised as a tourism industry high achiever
The dedication and commitment to the tourism industry by a TAFE Ourimbah student was recognised at a ceremony at NSW Parliament House, to mark the 2017 Minister’s Student Achiever Awards….
Council offers university scholarships
Local students entering their first or second year of university are invited to apply for Central Coast Council’s 2018 scholarship program. The annual program provides an opportunity to combine study…