Mountain Summit hears mountain students’ needs
Delegates at the Mountain Summit meeting, held at Gosford Council Chambers on Thursday, August 21, were asked to prioritise the needs of the Mountain Districts now, and factors that would…
Education
Parliament hears about Year 12 graduations
Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has spoken in Parliament about the significant milestone for Year 12 students currently taking place across the Central Coast, as they start marking their…
125th anniversary celebrations
Narara Public School will commemorate its 125th anniversary with a Celebration Day on Friday, November 7. The day will feature class displays, student performances, traditional games, market stalls, a photo…
Free speech pathology seminar
A number of free speech pathology seminars will be held on the Central Coast throughout October and November for parents with children under the age of six. Speech pathologist Jane…
Turf Graduate of the Year returns from USA
The Australian Sports Turf Association’s 2013 Turf Graduate of the Year Andrew Spicer of Kincumber, has recently returned from the United States as part of a tour with Toro Australia….
State of the art upgrade planned for Point Clare
A school upgrade is currently in the planning process for Point Clare Public School. Point Clare Public School principal Mr David Harris said detailed discussions were being conducted as to…
Used furniture going to Papa New Guinea
Preparations are underway to demolish the former Gosford Public School buildings with surplus furniture to be donated to hospitals and schools along the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea….
Student’s art on tour
Copacabana Public School student Nash Phillips-Goodall has had his artwork chosen as one of the 50 permanent works selected from this year’s popular ‘Operation Art’ touring exhibition. Students from around…
School principal swaps schools
St Patrick’s Catholic School principal Ms Nicole Cumming has been appointed principal at St John the Baptist Catholic School, Woy Woy. Ms Cumming will leave St Patrick’s Catholic School at…
Parents and Citizens Association forum held
The Department of Education and Training and the Central Coast Council of Parents and Citizens Association held a community forum on Thursday, September 11, at Wadalba Community School. Three main…
Holy Cross dancers through to Wakakirri Finals
Holy Cross Catholic School’s Wakakirri group has made it through to the Wakakirri Finals after their performance on Friday, September 5, at the Riverside Theatre in Parramatta. Wakakirri is a…
Shot put record broken
Lisa Briggs and Hailey Paul from Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School recently competed at the Broken Bay Athletics carnival. Hailey won the shot put and broke a…
District athletics carnival results
Thirty-five students from Narara Public School competed in the district athletics carnival at Mingara on Tuesday, September 2. Luke Jacobs placed second in junior long jump, Connor Gyorffy placed second…
International Competitions and Assessments for Schools English competition
Students from St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School and from Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School recently participated in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools English competition. Students…
Kitchen Garden Program at Kulnura
Students at Kulnura Public school are taking part in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. Stage two teacher Ms Rebecca Love and parent Rachel Jackson have attended two workshops in…
6,000 Dollars Raised
Students, parents and teachers from Holy Cross Catholic School have made a significant contribution to the sponsorship of the school walk-a-thon, which will be held on Friday, September 12. The…
Students participate in Aboriginal culture day
Ourimbah Public School played host to the Central Coast’s Aboriginal culture day on Friday, August 29. Students from Lisarow Public School, Niagara Park Public School, Narara Public School, Wyoming Public…
Foreign Affairs Minister visits school
The Hon Julie Bishop has provided an insight into her role as Minister for Foreign Affairs in a special visit to Erina Heights Public School. Member for Robertson Ms Lucy…
Student success at athletics carnival
Ten students from St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School recently represented the Central Coast at the Broken Bay Athletics Carnival at Narrabeen. Daniel Peters took first place in the boys’ high…
Fine arts students’ exhibition
Gosford’s Art Studio Cooperative Gallery will host the ‘Falls the Shadow’ exhibition from September 10 to 17. The exhibition showcases the work of 15 artists who are completing their final…