Traditional martial arts classes kick off at Niagara Park
Michael Mortimer started karate training at the age of five, but it wasn’t long before his interest turned to Kobudo, an ancient form of martial arts in the Okinawan-weapon style.Now,…
Education
Fast track to high school teaching
The University of Newcastle is offering a new Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) to help provide a much-needed solution to the state’s teacher shortage. The graduate diploma provides a 12-month…
Pathway into construction for young migrant women
Newcastle University has developed a program aimed at equipping some of the 11,000 young migrant and refugee women living on the Central Coast and in the Hunter with training and…
Shade on the way for Yattalunga school
Students, teachers and parents at Yattalunga Valley Christian School (YVCS) will be able to enjoy the outdoors thanks to a $25,000 Federal Government grant to buy new shade structures. Federal…
New shade trees for Umina school
A small pocket of flora in Melbourne Ave, Umina Beach, is a step closer to recovery today following the replanting of several mature Banksia trees damaged by recent vandalism. State…
Science and engineering challenge sharpens young minds
The St Edward’s College Hall in East Gosford was abuzz with activity and sizzling with brainpower over two days recently as more than 400 Year 9 and 10 students from…
After school program at marine discovery centre
The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre (CCMDC) will run its after-school program again during term 3. Both exciting and educational, the program is conducted over five weeks and involves two…
Upgrade for Aspect Central Coast school
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) celebrated new facilities at its Aspect Central Coast Senior College in Terrigal with an opening event on July 20. The school teaches an autism-specific tailored curriculum,…
Reading challenge countdown
The clock is counting down as the Premier’s Reading Challenge enters its final month for 2023, with Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Umina Campus one of several Central Coast schools participating….
Free home broadband for eligible students
Central Coast students could benefit from a Federal Government initiative to provide up to 30,000 Australian families with no internet at home free broadband for one year, as part of…
Open day at Ourimbah campus and clinical school
Hundreds of residents are expected to flock to the University of Newcastle’s Central Coast Open Day on Saturday, July 29. In one of the biggest events held on campus each…
Research into heart disease and cancer
The University of Newcastle has received just under $800,000 to undertake research into cancer-related heart disease – the second leading cause of death for patients with cancer, after cancer itself….
Skill Engineer to launch Digi Van
The Skill Engineer is set to launch Digi Van, an empowering initiative aimed at helping young people create digital content that reflects their unique voices and community narratives. The official…
PM signs special picture for Pretty Beach students
Pretty Beach Public School is now the proud owner of a photograph of students wearing Rabbitohs paraphernalia signed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. It all began when Member for Robertson…
Students challenged to write parliamentary speech
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has joined the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick, in launching the My First Speech competition for Central Coast schools. The national…
Major award for Dancenergy
Central Coast studio Dancenergy has been recognised at the 2023 Ready Set Dance Awards. The awards are presented by Australian Industry Leader, Ready Set Dance, as an opportunity to nationally…
New voice for First Nations young people
A new initiative, The MobPod, is set to transform the way First Nations young people in high schools across the Central Coast express themselves. The innovative program offers a dynamic…
University leaps ahead in world ranking
The University of Newcastle has jumped 19 places in the 2024 QS World University Rankings to be ranked equal 173rd in the world. The rankings rate universities across measures including…
Scholarships for three Coast students
Three Central Coast students have each won a $20,000 Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship to help them continue their studies. The three were among more than 700 current Year 9…
Trainees named top of the class
Two Central Coast trainees have been recognised at the 2023 NSW Training Awards regional ceremony. The awards, held in Newcastle on June 23, highlighted the most outstanding apprentices, trainees, students,…