Students enjoy breakfast before the school day begins. Student Support Officer Cal Baillie and Defence and Student Support Officer Alison Sargent prepare for the morning rush. TOMAREE High School students are starting their mornings with more than a quick bite to eat, thanks to the school’s much-loved Breakfast Club, which now opens every school day […]
Tomaree High School students selected for National Art School HSC Intensive Studio Practice Program
TWO Year 11 Tomaree High School students have been recognised for their artistic talents after being selected to attend the National Art School’s High School Certificate (HSC) Intensive Studio Practice Program in Sydney during the July school holidays. Lucy Brown and Eli Kennedy spent a week working alongside talented young artists from across New South […]
Medowie Christian School’s supported play model builds early confidence and connection
Guided play at Medowie Christian School. Photos: Supplied by the school (MCS). MEDOWIE Christian School is taking a fresh, whole‑school approach to student wellbeing that begins not in the classroom but in the playground. During break times, staff have introduced a structured Supported Play Model that uses guided soccer games to help the youngest students […]
Positive Behaviour for Learning awards Term 2 Week 10
HERE are the winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards for Term 2 Week 10. This week’s award presentation ceremony was hosted by Medowie Public School. “At Medowie Public School, Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is a whole-school approach that fosters a positive, safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive,” said school […]
Week 8 PBL winners announced
GRAHAMSTOWN Public School hosted the Term 2 Week 8 Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards. Here are the winners: Irrawang PS: Madeline is a dedicated school and STAR Leader. She has been nominated for her commitment to our kindergarten students. Madeline ensures that they are greeted with a friendly smile each day and assists them […]
Positive Behaviour for Learning weekly winners
HERE are Port Stephens’ Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Term 2, Week 7 winners. Each week, students are recognised for demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best. Over the years, this has led to positive changes in how our students represent our school and engage with the wider Port Stephens community. It […]
Positive Behaviour for Learning awards Term 2 Week 6
HERE are the winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards for Term 2 Week 6. Irrawang Public School: Mikaylah has been nominated for helping out with cooking a BBQ for her Rugby League team to raise money. Well done Mikaylah. Raymond Terrace Public School: Jack has been recognised for demonstrating kindness and consideration for […]
Plenty of selfies were taken with internationally celebrated maths whiz, Eddie Woo. Photo: Irrawang High.
Maths star Eddie Woo inspires Irrawang High students
Plenty of selfies were taken with internationally celebrated maths whiz, Eddie Woo. Photo: Irrawang High. Students picked up valuable tips during the maths workshop. Photo: Irrawang High. Eddie Woo took centre stage at an enrichment workshop at Irrawang High School. Photo: Irrawang High. STUDENTS, teachers and visiting educators were given a fresh perspective on mathematics […]
Medowie’s new high school reaches ‘topping out’ milestone
CONSTRUCTION has “topped out” on the new high school at Medowie, with Port Stephens MP Kate Washington joining future students onsite last week to celebrate the highest concrete pour of the school’s brand-new three storey building. Medowie’s first public high school will serve a community whose population is expected to increase by more than 4,000 […]
Vehicles line both sides of roads surrounding Catherine McAuley College during school periods. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart.
Residents raise parking and safety concerns around Catherine McAuley College
Vehicles line both sides of roads surrounding Catherine McAuley College during school periods. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. Residents say increasing parking pressure has become a growing concern near the Catherine McAuley College precinct. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. TRAFFIC and parking concerns are growing for residents surrounding the Catherine McAuley College precinct in Medowie. […]
