Community comes together Medowie Public School facelift Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 4, 2016 THE hard work of Medowie Public School P&C has paid off, with the installation of their brand new fence last weekend. For months, the school has been fundraising to replace their dated school fence, selling individual pickets to families, and package deals to businesses. Purchasers of these pickets were given small plaques
Year 12 Graduation Ceremony at Bulahdelah Central School Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 28, 2016September 28, 2016 A COMBINATION of cheers, tears and laughter marked an end to thirteen years of schooling for Year 12 students at Bulahdelah Central School last week. The occasion was celebrated with a formal graduation ceremony held at the school which was attended by parents, community members and official guests. Emotional speeches, performances and
Irrawang Students excel at School Steer Challenge FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Raymond Terrace, Heatherbrae, Tomago by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 23, 2016September 23, 2016 THE Irrawang High School Agricultural Show team and their driver and teacher Ms Henry, visited Tocal College last week with Bruce the steer for the 2016 School Steer Challenge. Students from 12 schools prepared and presented their steers and were marked on weight, judging, parading, and oral components. This competition is for
Tea Gardens Library is holding School Holidays Library Fun FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 23, 2016 PARENTS take note! Your local library may help solve the “I’m bored” syndrome this upcoming school holidays. Tea Gardens Library is holding a range of activities over the next 2 weeks, designed to entertain and engage school-aged children. “Our first activity is a magic show and balloon tricks, the second is a
Medowie Football Club U14/1 team win Grand Final FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 20, 2016September 21, 2016 FIVE Irrawang High School students have had a successful year in their chosen sport, and their school representatives are proud of their success, and the positive image and example it sets for their fellow students. Jack Lawrence in year seven and year eight students Dane Batman-Blackwood, Nicholas Hopper, Matthew Beasley and
Medowie Christian School’s Emily Legge pleased with HSC Music Exam FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 20, 2016September 21, 2016 PINDIMAR teen Emily Legge said she felt “pleased and relieved” after completing her HSC Music Practical Examination last week. Although Emily is only in Year 11, an innovative approach to Senior Studies at Medowie Christian School enabled her to complete the Preliminary and HSC Music Courses in just 12 months. Emily performed
Wirreanda Public School Medowie ‘Yarn Up’ BBQ Breakfast FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 16, 2016 INDIGENOUS Students at Wirreanda Public School took part last week in the ‘Yarn Up’ BBQ Breakfast, hosted by the school for the first time. It involved a BBQ breakfast for Aboriginal and Torres Strait students and their families put on by the staff. It gave parents and teachers a chance to discuss
Wirreanda School Medowie treat their Dad’s to a breakfast fit for a king FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 15, 2016September 15, 2016 WIRREANDA Fathers were treated to a special breakfast last week at the school. With a theme of ‘wear your favourite football colours’, the school hall was a sea of colour with lots of kids treating their Dads to a feast. The event was a wonderful success, and well exceeded the numbers from
Irrawang High School teacher, Jean Duma, to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Raymond Terrace, Heatherbrae, Tomago by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 8, 2016September 8, 2016 IRRAWANG High School teacher, Jean Duma, is on a mission to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer – and the school has happily supported her on her fundraising journey. In October 2016, Ms Duma will be doing the Great Wall of China Challenge to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer Australia. Her initial goal
Irrawang High School wonderful day for their Spring Fair of fun FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 8, 2016 DESPITE intense winds, the rain held off and allowed Irrawang High School to put on a wonderful day for their Spring Fair. There were rides, market stalls, performances and food aplenty, quite literally something for everyone. Local small businesses showed their wares, there were food stalls showcasing food from other cultures and