A YEAR 10 Tomaree High School student is setting up an art exhibition to raise money for research into complex mental illness and suicide prevention. As a participant in the Big Picture Education program, Mikaylah Thomas was tasked with organising a charity exhibition at the Lion Studio framing shop, where she’s working as part of […]
Winning students with their PBL awards at the Grahamstown Public School presentation.
THIS week’s Positive Behaviour for Learning Awards were hosted by Grahamstown Public School. Irrawang PS ARIA is an outstanding representative of Irrawang Public School, proudly representing our school at Zone Public Speaking and through her participation in Bridge Building. She demonstrates confidence, creativity and perseverance, embracing challenges with enthusiasm and determination. Aria consistently demonstrates our […]
Students from St Brigid’s Primary School showing their lantern designs. Photo: St Brigid’s Primary School. Students from St Brigid’s Primary School showing their lantern designs. Photo: St Brigid’s Primary School. Students from St Brigid’s Primary School showing their lantern designs. Photo: St Brigid’s Primary School. Sophia and Skylar from Irrawang Public School. Photo: Irrawang Public […]
Bacon, board games and a morning with Dad. Photo: Supplied.
Bacon, board games and a morning with Dad. Photo: Supplied. Making memories with Dad at school playing handball. Photo: Supplied. A simple moment that made Father’s Day special. Photo: Supplied. When playing UNO with Dad is more than just a game. Photo: Supplied. Dads, kids and quality time took over the schoolyard. Photo: Supplied. Celebrating […]
SCREEN time in all NSW public schools will be capped from the beginning of Term 1, 2027, as the NSW Government takes action to help curb excessive screen use, improve students’ attention, and lift educational outcomes. Public schools will limit Kindergarten to Year 2 students to 15 minutes a day on laptops, tablets or desktop […]
MEDOWIE High School’s new green space and sporting facilities will be open to the local community outside school hours, ensuring access to its sports courts, ovals and playgrounds on weekends and public holidays. The decision is part of an expansion of the NSW Government’s Share Our Space program, which aims to unlock publicly owned green […]
Students awed by science week activities and experiments
Students awed by science week activities and experiments Students launching a rocket ship SCIENCE bubbled out of the textbooks and into the hands of students at Medowie Christian School during Science Week, with experiments, explosions and investigations sparking curiosity across the Primary campus. Students from Prep to Year 6 took part in hands-on activities designed […]
Time to light up the night with pride in Raymond Terrace. Photo: PSC.
ILLUMINATE Raymond Terrace 2026 will again light up Boomerang Park on Saturday, 19 September. The free community celebration brings together live music, fire twirlers, fireworks, food, stalls and lanterns in the park from 4 pm to 8 pm. The much-loved event is supported by local schools, community groups, service organisations, residents and businesses. Port Stephens […]
MORE than 130 Year 7 students are set to make history at the opening of the new Medowie High School early next year. Medowie is one of the fastest-growing communities in Port Stephens, with the local population expected to increase by more than 4000 residents by 2040. For local families, the new high school means […]
Creative ways the kids were encouraged to create and play with paint and colours. Photo: Salamander Early Education Centre. Tiny feet, bright colours and a lot of fun as children create their own colourful masterpieces. Photo: Salamander Early Education Centre. A young artist gets creative with paints for the Art trail evening. Photo; Salamander Early […]
