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. 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

THE Term 4 Week 3 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 3 winners: Irrawang PS: Stephanie has been nominated for consistently helping others at preschool. She demonstrates patience, cooperation, and a willingness to support her peers in their learning. Stephanie greets everyone with a smile and ‘hello’, making preschool […]

Anna Bay Public School teacher Jennifer Blyth with members of the Highly Gifted and Talented Education (HPGE) Art Group in front of their mural. HPGE students and their storeroom ‘masterpiece’. WHEN Anna Bay Public School teacher Jennifer Blyth discussed revamping a storeroom as a potential art project with her students, she didn’t anticipate the amazing […]