Education


School photos taken individually

Students at Umina Beach Public School will be photographed individually, rather than in class groups “to eliminate the need for students to be in close contact with staff”.The school photographs will be taken this Wednesday,…


Yuki completes five-month leadership program

Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy campus student Yuki Rodden completed a five-month leadership program“Leadership is all about serving others, so this was a really great opportunity for her to get stuck in,” said teacher…


Scholarship available for Bays resident

The Bays Community Group has announced an annual scholarship for students who need help with educational projects. The $250 scholarship is currently open for applications from students of all abilities and ages in secondary and…


Excursion to outdoor education camp

Stage 3 students from Pretty Beach Public School attended an outdoor education camp at Mangrove Mountain.Assistant principal Mr Dave Rattray said: “Our students had an absolute ball.” “We climbed on a high ropes course, shot…


Help sought to keep school pick-ups safe

Woy Woy Public School has sought the help of Transport NSW to facilitate the safe pick-up and drop-off of students in Park Rd under coronavirus requirements.School principals Ms Ona Buckley and Mr Dan Betts said…


Students implode watermelon in science experiment

Year 10 science students at Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy campus have participated in The Big Watermelon Experiment as part of National Science Week, August 15-23.“In the experiment, students measured how many rubber bands…



Students walk 11km on environmental excursion

Stage Two students from Woy Woy South Public School have walked a total of 11 kilometres in an Environmental Walking Excursion on Tuesday, September 1.Students sighted different birds, sketched a pelican and discussed ecosystems in…


Two reach 175 nights of home reading

Two students at Woy Woy Public School have reached 175 nights of home reading.They are George Kassi-Hurley and Tia Brown, both of K/6PC.Four students have reached 150 nights: Sahara Lowe 2MB, William Burton 3/4M, Sidney…