Education

Students sit international science assessment

Students at Woy Woy Public School have sat a science assessment as part of the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools.“A numbers of students will sit for the other assessments as the year progresses,” said…


Drama students study special effects make-up

Year 11 drama students at Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy campus have been studying special effects make-up. “The focus was on realistic injuries for the stage,” said campus principal Ms Rebecca Cooper.“They had so…


Parliamentary recognition of hand-washing experiment

Woy Woy Public School has been recognised in State Parliament for its experiment on the effectiveness of hand-washing.Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch mentioned the school and its experiment in Parliament during Education Week.School principal…



From sounds and shapes to art and history

Students at Ettalong Public School have been involved in activities, ranging from sounds and shapes to art and history “Stage 1 students have been learning about and creating games and toys from the decades gone…


Students raise $3000 through readathon

Woy Woy South Public School has raised $3000 with 46 students registered in the MS Readathon. “The MS Readathon inspires kids to read as much as they can, for a great cause,” said teacher Ms…


Public education awards presented at Ettalong

Ettalong Public School’s assistant principal and its parents’ association treasurer have been presented with Public Education Award.School principal Ms Lynn Balfour said it was her pleasure to present the awards. “Cathy Kelly who is our…


Weekly anti-bullying lessons at Pretty Beach

Pretty Beach Public School is conducting weekly anti-bullying lessons during term three, with the theme “Expect respect”.“Our focus on anti-bullying across all K-6 classrooms will be presented through weekly lessons,” said teacher Ms Katrina Hutchens.“This…


College prepares for student transition to Woy Woy

Preparation is under way for the transition of Year 9 Brisbane Water Secondary College students from the Umina campus to the Woy Woy campus next year.Umina campus principal Ms Kerrie O’Heir said: “Staff from the…


Athletics carnival held at Adcock Park

Woy Woy South Public School has held its school athletics carnival at Adcock Park, West Gosford.Principal Mr Matt Barr said: “This was a fantastic day and, given the latest restrictions, we were lucky to have…