A coalition of local individuals and groups collaborated on the project.
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.
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 […]
The Tomaree students have engaged with a hands-on environmental education project.
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 […]
Raphael, Navrin and Lucas.
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 […]
University of Newcastle’s Belinda Peden of HMRI’s Population Health Research program.
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 […]
One of the many groups that were ferried onto Fingal Island.
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 […]
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 […]
TOMAREE High School’s Class of 2025 is already on the path to success. Among the graduates at the school’s Year 12 catch-up breakfast on 18 December, were students who had been offered apprenticeships and traineeships or early entry into university programs. “This [was] another highly successful year, and I am extremely proud – along with […]
Week 7 PBL winners.
THE Term 4 Week 7 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 7 winners: Irrawang PS: Aria has been nominated for demonstrating school and community expectations during a recent League Tag inter-school competition. She was an exceptional role model for others, showed great sportsmanship and proudly represented IPS Raymond Terrace […]
A PASSION for problem-solving and a sharp mathematical mind have earned St Brigid’s Primary School student Luca Melia an invitation to the Newcastle Permanent Mathematics Challenge Day at the University of Newcastle’s NUspace. The exclusive event is open to a select group of students from across NSW who have demonstrated exceptional skill in the Newcastle […]
