Gae Hobson retires
Ms Gae Hobson has retired from Henry Kendall High School after 30 years’ service to the school. “The year 11 students and teachers would like to extend their heartfelt thanks…
Education
Brick laying taster course part of skills week
The Skills Generator (TSG) at West Gosford is running a Step Out Brick Laying taster course to coincide with National Skills Week. Vocational education and training (VET) gets young people…
School extends public speaking to all students
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School at Wyoming will be introducing the whole school to a public speaking program which will conclude with stage finals in Literacy and…
Henry Kendall defeat Barker College in mock trial upset
Henry Kendall High School’s year 11 mock trial team has defeated Barker College at Gosford Court House on Thursday, August 13. Henry Kendall High School deputy principal, Ms Natalie Wearne…
Voluntary tutors are highly qualified
Henry Kendall High School has a Maths Club for students in years 9 through to 11, run in partnership with the Smith Family. “Offering individual or small group tutoring to…
Public speaking finals at Chertsey
Chertsey Primary School hosted one of the finals of the Hunter Central Coast Public Speaking Competition on Thursday, August 6. A total of 10 schools from the surrounding areas of…
Author visits former school
Author and former student, Mr James Bedford visited St Philips Christian College senior school at Narara during the week commencing Monday, August 17. Mr Bedford attended the school as part…
Book Week celebrated at Copacabana
A book fair parade will be the highlight of Book Week celebrations at Copacabana Public School from Tuesday 25 to Thursday, August 27. “Students and staff dress up as their…
Mock Trial team in last 64
Henry Kendall High School is one of the top 64 scoring teams across NSW and the ACT in the Mock Trial Competition. “We are the only public comprehensive High School…
Book Week celebrated in two schools
Point Clare Public School is celebrating Book Week with a variety of activities. The public school will be visited by two illustrators in addition to holding a Book Character Parade,…
Local entrepreneur creates IT education service
More than 4,000 schools across Australia now have access to world class courses in computing and technology thanks to a local entrepreneur and new franchise business, ScopeIT Education. The operation…
Damaged trees removed and replaced by new ones
St Philips Christian College at Narara has completed the removal of dangerous trees from its school campus. “It has been quite a while since the big storm, but there were…
Senior students from three schools to become street smart
Students from years 10 through to 12 at St Edwards College, St Joseph’s Catholic College and Terrigal High School will be amongst nearly 22,000 teenagers to learn about the importance…
St Philips shows the way in literacy and numeracy
Australian Independent Schools (AIS) will be encouraged to look upon St Philips Christian College at Narara as a case study for successful literacy and numeracy intervention. “We had AIS consultant…
Pretty Beach nationally acknowledged
Pretty Beach Public School has been nationally acknowledged for its strong commitment to improving student outcomes. Pretty Beach Public School has been ranked in the top 100 Primary Schools, third…
Healthy Living for Teens Workshop
A Healthy Living for Teens Workshop will be held on Saturday, August 8 at Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club. The workshop will be run by self-help author and meditation…
Gumnuts visit fire station
The Gosford Gumnuts Playgroup had an excursion to the Gosford Fire and Rescue Station on Wednesday, July 1. The visit was attended by 26 children and their parents. The firemen…
New street support group for youths
Musicians Making A Difference (MMAD) will be hosting a special afternoon tea for services and support workers at the MMAD HQ (342 Mann St, Gosford) on July 30. The afternoon…
NED show provided powerful messages
On Wednesday, July 22 students at Our Lady of Rosary Primary School at Wyoming were treated to a 45 minute yo-yo demonstration with a powerful message. NED is an acronym…
$9 million upgrade for Point Clare
Point Clare Public School will be undergoing renovations from September this year that will continue for roughly a year. Acting school Principal, Ms Jane Young said: “It’s a progressive refurbishment….