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 […]
Teacher-librarians Michelle Lynch and Rachael Vaughan enjoy the school’s new outdoor learning space. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. A student puts the outdoor chess area to the test at Irri’s Learning Garden. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Aubree and Alexis enjoy the new outdoor library. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. P&C President Kim Antonio with her granddaughter Iris and the plaque […]
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 […]
Bullying No Way Week has ended, however conversations can’t stop. Photo: Shutterstock.
FOR Port Stephens families, the end of Bullying No Way Week should not mean the end of conversations about bullying. Parents, schools, sporting clubs and community groups are being encouraged to keep checking in with young people after new Kids Helpline figures highlighted the seriousness of the issue. More than 627,000 students nationally took part […]
THE winners of Term 3 Week 4 Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards were recently celebrated at an event at Karuah Public school. Karuah Public School is proud to be part of the PBL) program. By explicitly teaching and modelling our expectations every fortnight, we promote unity through our core values of Respect, Responsibility, and […]
Winners of Term 3 Week 3 PBL awards, pictured at their presentation ceremony at Medowie Public School.
Medowie Public School THE Term 3 Week 3 PBL awards were hosted by Medowie Public School. At Medowie Public School, we believe every child deserves to learn in an environment where they feel safe, respected and supported. Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is at the heart of our school culture, providing a consistent framework that […]
Students enjoy breakfast before the school day begins.
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 Lucy Brown and Eli Kennedy with Visual Arts teacher Lauren Pickering.
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 […]
Guided play at Medowie Christian School. Photos: Supplied by the school (MCS).
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 […]
