Fostering cultural connection through song
Australian World Music star Mitch Tambo visited Budgewoi Primary School and Avoca Pre-school recently as part of his Walanbaa Youth Tour. Throughout the tour, Tambo will visit schools, learning centres…
Education
$5.4M upgrade for Wyong TAFE
The NSW Government is set to invest $5.4M to upgrade the campus infrastructure at Wyong TAFE and improve digital connectivity to support the skills needs of the community. The investment…
Four coast high schools most improved for HSC results
Brisbane Water Secondary College – Woy Woy Campus, Lisarow High School, Kincumber High School and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College – The Entrance Campus are among the NSW public high schools…
Work placements for all abilities
Skill Engineer is collaborating with Breaking Grounds Café at Tuggerah to facilitate work placements for students with diverse abilities. The café stands as the region’s first fully inclusive and accessible…
Gosford PS visits Parliament
Gosford Public School students visited Parliament House in Canberra to learn about the Australian Government and democracy. Students gained insight into how government in Australia works and received the opportunity…
Constitution in spotlight at student convention
Central Coast Grammar School Year 12 student Janine Southwell will be among 95 Year 11 and 12 students from around Australia attending the 29th National Schools Constitutional Convention in Canberra….
Coast kids encouraged to ride to school
Schools and families on the Central Coast are being encouraged to take part in Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel on Friday, March 22. National Ride2School Day aims to help…
Work placement for students vital for their future
Work placement is not just an educational requirement; it’s a vital stepping stone for students like Emma Fortune, a driven Year 12 student from St Joseph’s Catholic College, East Gosford….
Kincumber students visit Parliament House
Students from Kincumber Public School have visited Parliament House as part of an excursion to Canberra to learn about Australia’s system of government. Students gained insight into how federal government…
Major boost for Umina Beach school
Umina Beach Public School has received $20,000 from the Federal Labor Government’s Stronger Communities Program to build a new outdoor barbecue kitchen and yarn up space. Member for Robertson Gordon…
More wellbeing nurses for Coast schools
More children on the Central Coast will have access to wellbeing support at school with the NSW Government committing $60M over four years to continue the successful Wellbeing and Health…
Two new public preschools for Coast
New public preschools at Umina Beach and Tuggerawong will be two of 100 to be delivered by the NSW Government over the next four years, with 49 of them in…
Grants available for childcare providers
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is encouraging childcare providers on the Central Coast to apply for grants through the Federal Government’s Community Childcare Fund (CCCF). A total of $84M in…
Fostering acceptance and inclusion in our schools
School-aged students living with a disability are sometimes singled out for their differences – excluded, picked on, not invited to birthday parties. A 2019 study by Children and Young People…
Max Potential helps shape leaders of tomorrow
Max Potential, an innovative youth leadership development program that has been running on the Central Coast since 2003, will kick off on February 24. As one of Australia’s longest running…
Life-changing scholarship for Umina’s Corey Ricaud
Umina’s Corey Ricaud is one of 150 outstanding apprentices from across NSW to be awarded a life-changing Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship. The $15,000 scholarship, spread across three years, aims to…
Reptile park to run zookeeper volunteer program
The Australian Reptile Park is set to recommence its highly sought-after zookeeper volunteer program. The opportunity is designed to serve as a stepping stone for passionate TAFE students currently enrolled…
Tackling childcare challenges
A forum to discuss early childhood education and care held at Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club on Friday, February 2, saw educators, providers and families discuss the challenges faced by…
CoastAbility scholarships up for grabs
CoastAbility has congratulated the recipients of its 2023 scholarships and announced that applications are now open for 2024. CoastAbility Limited offers academic and sporting scholarships up to $5,000 for young…
War of words over voucher scheme
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris has hit back at criticism from Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch over the State Government’s Active and Creative Kids…