Education

Umina school has second round of surveys

Umina Beach Public School is participating in a second round of surveys aimed at improving student well-being, engagement and teaching practices.School principal Ms Lyn Davis said a survey had been conducted at the start of…


Kindergarten enrolments sought

Empire Bay Public School is seeking enrolments for next year’s Kindergarten classes. Principal Ms Simone Champion said children should be enrolled online so that the school could start organising its numbers for next year. “If…


Pretty Beach team participates in online debate

The Pretty Beach Public School debating team participated in the first round of the Premier’s Debating Challenge on Thursday, August 13, using an online platform. The team debated with the Umina Beach Public Soarers the…


Support staff praised by school principal

Support staff at Empire Bay Public School have been praised by the school principal.Office staff, support teachers, groundsmen and cleaners were all recognised in the school’s Education Week Awards ceremony.School principal Ms Simone Champion said:…


Rare artefacts found at Woy Woy Public School

A 1951 sixpence and a school newsletter from 2002 were among the items discovered by students in an “archaeological dig” at Woy Woy Public School.The dig was conducted by Year 2 and 3 students on…


Breakfast Club resumes at Ettalong school

Ettalong Public School has resumed its Breakfast Club on Thursdays and Fridays.“These are the mornings when a number of our Year Six students contribute,” said principal Ms Lynn Balfour.“Healthy breakfast food is available to any…


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Archaeological dig to be conducted at school

An archaeological dig will be conducted by students at Woy Woy Public School on ground which was under the recently-removed demountable classroom.“We know this building sat on that site for more than 20 years or…


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Pick up and drop off rules enforced

Parents and carers of students at Woy Woy Public School have been reminded that they must follow coronavirus rules when picking up and dropping off children at school.Woy Woy Public School joint principals Ms Ona…



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Woy Woy loses demountable classroom

Woy Woy Public School has lost one of its demountable classrooms.“Sadly, as it became apparent that our student numbers have fallen, we were informed that we would lose a demountable classroom,” school principals Ms Ona…