THE Term 3 Week 6 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 6 winners: Irrawang PS: Drewe has been nominated for his generosity, kindness and empathy. Without hesitation, he gave another student the extra money he needed to buy a school hat when he didn’t have enough. Raymond Terrace PS: […]
Some of the upgrades at Hunter River High School.
Some of the upgrades at Hunter River High School. Some of the upgrades at Hunter River High School. Some of the upgrades at Hunter River High School. Some of the upgrades at Hunter River High School. MAJOR upgrades were unveiled last week at Hunter River High School in Heatherbrae. Eight demountables have been removed and […]
Principal Mark Clemson with Anya Ingram and the Regional Director.
Anya Ingram with her award, at Tea Gardens Public School. Principal Mark Clemson with Anya Ingram and the Regional Director. TEA Gardens Public School teacher Anya Ingram has been recognised in the NSW Department of Education Regional North Excellence Awards. Only three teachers from across the 20-plus public schools in the Port Stephens network are […]
Scholarship winners from 2024.
APPLICATIONS for the Port Stephens Council 2026 Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program are now open, offering financial support and industry connections to local students as they begin their next chapter. Now in its 16th year, the Mayoral Academic Scholarship program has helped more than 180 students pursue higher education, thanks to the generous support of local […]
THE latest winners of the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Irrawang PS: Cian is one of the school’s youngest PBL representatives and always leads by example. He works well with others, shows kindness and is respectful to both students and staff in all settings. Cian is dedicated to […]
PBL award winners receive their awards.
THE latest winners of the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Irrawang PS: Claire has been nominated for her willingness to assist others at school and in the community. She goes out of her way to support children with diverse learning needs, helping them to regulate their emotions so […]
Sketchley Pioneer Cottage. Photo: Tomaree Museum.
Sketchley Pioneer Cottage. Photo: Tomaree Museum. A sketch of William Sketchley. Photo: Tomaree Museum. AN afternoon of Bush Poetry will take place on 28 June at the Raymond Terrace Community Church. Renowned bush poet Bob Skelton, also known as the “Minmi Magster”, will be at the event. Skelton has authored seven poetry collections and won […]
Students were keen to get into the discussion about sports dreams and goal-setting.
Students were keen to get into the discussion about sports dreams and goal-setting. Some students got to try on Olympic uniforms (L-R): Maddie, Kayleigh, Karim, Otto, Sonny, Christine, Zachary, Hudson and Tegan. Olympic archer Matthew Gray gave Tea Gardens student Owen Dennis a go at pulling the bow. STUDENTS at Tea Gardens Public School (TGPS) […]
Last week’s winners receiving their awards.
THE Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning program has returned in 2025, recognising local children and young people who display positive school values at school and in the community. Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is a joint initiative with Hunter River High School, Irrawang High School, Raymond Terrace Public School, Grahamstown Public School, Seaham […]
Ausgrid staff work to restore power to Port Stephens homes. Photo: supplied.
RESIDENTS of Port Stephens continue to clear debris and assess damage following major storms that hit multiple parts of NSW from Wednesday 15 January. Persistent, heavy rainfall, strong winds and extraordinary displays of lightning preceded power outages that affected more than 220,000 homes across the state, with more than 70,000 of those located in […]
