THE Term 2 Week 4 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 4 winners: Irrawang Public School: Congratulations to Kalyn on receiving a Community PBL award in recognition of his outstanding respect demonstrated at the ANZAC Day march and representing Irrawang Public School with pride. Raymond Terrace Public School: Elliot […]
Careers Week program brings robots and AI to local school
Neuranext founder Adrian Tyson showcasing one of the cutting-edge autonomous humanoid robots. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Students watching a robot chase a soccer ball. Photo: Nico Lombardo. STUDENTS at Hunter River High School in Heatherbrae had the unique opportunity to experience a live demonstration of emerging technologies in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics as part of […]
National speaking platform for Lions’ Youth of the Year Deena Clemson
Deena with her Lions Youth of the Year State Finalist trophy. Photo: supplied. Deena with her Lions support crew. Photo: supplied. Trophies from the Lions District 201N3 Youth of the Year competition. Photo: supplied. Tea Gardens Lions heard Deena’s award winning speech at their May meeting. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. LOCAL youth Deena Clemson has been […]
Community spirit fuels major donation to Raymond Terrace Public School
RAYMOND Terrace Public School has received a significant boost to its student support resources, following a donation of 48 fully equipped backpacks from The Backpack Venture charity. “These backpacks complete with everything from a lunch box, drink bottle and all of the other essential stationery, including a handball, will truly assist the schools to help […]
The awe of meeting a ray up close and personal, as experienced by one of the students from Medowie Christian School. Photo: supplied.
Would you step into the water with sharks at age six? These kids did
The awe of meeting a ray up close and personal, as experienced by one of the students from Medowie Christian School. Photo: supplied. Ocean lessons come alive for Medowie Year 1 students on a recent excursion to Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters. Photo: supplied. YOUNG learners from Medowie Christian School have taken their ocean studies […]
Students get hands-on saving rare threatened plant at Tomaree
The Tomaree students have engaged with a hands-on environmental education project. The Tomaree students have engaged with a hands-on environmental education project. STUDENTS at Tomaree Public School are stepping up to protect one of New South Wales’ rarest plants through a hands-on environmental education project delivered by the NSW Government’s Saving our Species program. The […]
Medowie students take on STEM challenges
Raphael, Navrin and Lucas. Ava, Annabelle, Bethany and Lydia. Terran, Nayte and Harry. LOCAL students put the textbooks down and got their tools out for a full day of real world problem solving at the annual National Science and Engineering Challenge. Year 10 students from Medowie Christian School recently travelled to the University of Newcastle […]
Top marks for sports uniform proposal to boost students’ physical activity
NEW research suggests most Australians support a simple change that could significantly boost children’s physical activity levels: letting students wear sports uniforms every day. The majority of young Australians are still not active enough, despite well-established evidence that regular physical activity improves children’s physical and mental health. Schools are seen as an important setting to […]
Stinker’s History: Old school days
STUDENTS who attended Nelson Bay High School during the 1970s and 80s will recall the days of “End of year Activities”. This was during a period when school was fun and permission slips and paperwork were limited. With a total enrolment of around 350 students, the school was declared a full High School in 1975 […]
Students recognised through Mayoral Academic Scholarships
PORT Stephens Council has proudly announced the recipients of its Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program, celebrating outstanding local students as they prepare to commence tertiary study this year. The Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program, now in its 16th year, has supported over 180 students from across Port Stephens. Mayor Leah Anderson said the standard of applicants this […]
