Koala caring for three babies at once
In a first at the Australian Reptile Park, three baby koalas have become triplets to adopting mother Jill, a resident koala who gave birth to one and has welcomed two…
Education
Residents rally for performing arts precinct
Over two hundred Gosford residents attended a rally on Sunday, January 24 to continue to campaign for a performing arts precinct on the site of the former Gosford Public School….
Andrew Church is Citizen of the Year
Eight of Gosford City’s finest citizens and community groups have been recognised at the annual Australia Day Community Awards on January 25, held for the first time during special Australia…
NAISDA delegates to showcase Indigenous Contemporary Dance in the USA
Celebrating 40 years of contemporary Indigenous arts, NAISDA Dance College will commence its biggest year to date with a USA tour, starting at the 28th Annual International Conference and Festival…
HSC high achievers named
Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP congratulated local students on the Central Coast for their HSC results. “I would like to wish our local HSC students all the very…
Narara has end of year events
Narara Public School has hosted its carols night with the Principal thanking those who attended. “This proved to be a wonderful community evening and I sincerely thank every person who…
Joanne Harris Scholarship Fund unveiled
Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD, CVO unveiled NAISDA (National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association) Dance College’s new scholarship program, the Joanne Harris Scholarship Fund, during the launch…
$3,500 grant for Aspect Central Coast
Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP has congratulated Aspect Central Coast School for their successful application for a $3,500 Eco Schools Program grant, which helps instill environmental awareness and…
Christmas carols a success
Point Clare Public School has hosted its most successful carols night with performers on the night ensuring that the Christmas spirit is alive and well at the school. “A huge…
School to have family liaison officer
A family liaison officer will be introduced to Our Lady of the Rosary primary school in Wyoming according to principal Mr Frank Cohen “For 2016 and 2017, the school will…
Community College course leads to employment
Students undertaking the Certificate III in Aged Care at the Central Coast Community College have managed to secure employment with a range of Aged Care providers on the Coast. Thirteen…
Steve Hobday is a scholarship graduate
Steve Hobday, a local Mangrove Mountain student is one of 41 students who have graduated year 12 this year as a part of the Smith Family’s Indigenous Youth Leadership Project…
Emma is best Young Entrepreneur
Ms Emma Hassell of St Philips Christian College, Gosford, placed first in the 2015 Wild Fig Young Entrepreneur Support (YES) Awards on Tuesday, November 24. Ms Hassell was awarded for…
Two high schools benefit from additional Gonski funding
Gosford High School and Henry Kendall High School will receive $250,000 in additional funding in 2016, made possible by NSW being the first state to sign the Gonski agreement. Parliamentary…
Narara win school concert band Gold Award
This year’s Central Coast Conservatorium Gold Award for School Concert Band went to the Narara Public School Band which is conducted by creative arts teacher Ms Julia Brennan. The Conservatorium…
Year 10 students make a difference
MAD Week has been all-consuming for year 10 students at St Phillip’s Christian College recently. Making A Difference Week, year 10 students have been exposed to a number of different…
Kincumber and Erina Heights win Environmental School of the Year award
Gosford Council’s Greenhouse Program Awards have once again unearthed the most environmentally sustainable primary schools in the region. Now in its 27th year, the awards acknowledge schools and students who…
Free beach safety lessons for school students
Central Coast school students are receiving free beach safety lessons thanks to a $345,000 election commitment to Central Coast Surf Life Saving. The NSW Government grant has been used to…
10-year-old raised $2,050 from cupcakes
Kincumber Public School student, 10-year-old, Milla Scarlett, raised $2,050 for the RSPCA by baking and selling cupcakes at her school for the RSPCA’s annual Cupcake Day. As part of their…
Surf Fun program underway
Children in years three through to six from Point Clare Public School have been taking part in the Surf Fun program at Terrigal Beach. These activities are run by the…