Wirreanda Public School year six students working on Scarecrow challenge at High School orientation day FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Raymond Terrace, Heatherbrae, Tomago by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 2, 2017 TRANSITIONING from primary to high school can be a challenge for many students. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE For even the most confident and self-assured young person, the change is significant, and can be daunting. Irrawang High has this week been running orientation days to introduce primary school students to high school, and
Tea Gardens Primary School Recycle for Sight Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 30, 2017 THE students of Tea Gardens Primary School are getting a new insight into those left fortunate while supporting a great cause. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The pupils have joined the ‘Recycle for Sight’ Australia project in conjunction with the Lions Club. The project involves collecting old eyeglasses and sunglasses so they can
Karuah Students chosen for Star Struck Karuah, North Arm Cove by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 24, 2017 STUDENTS from Karuah Public School have good reason to be excited after being chosen to take part in this year’s ‘Star Struck’ entertainment extravaganza in Newcastle. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE ‘Star Struck’ is an exciting showcase of dance, drama and music performed to a live orchestra by students from Kindergarten to
Bulahdelah Central School Year 12 students visit nursing home for Mother’s Day Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 15, 2017 A MOTHER’S Day visit to Great Lakes Aged Care last week, was the first of many ‘acts of kindness’ planned by Year 12 students at Bulahdelah Central School. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Armed with flowers and gifts, the young people spent the morning chatting with the residents and said they found
Karuah Public School Medallions awarded FEATURED Karuah, North Arm Cove by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 3, 2017May 3, 2017 KARUAH Public School Medallions were awarded to six students last week in recognition of their consistent and positive behavior. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The medallions, proudly received by Matilda, Demani, Rachel, Harmon, Lachlan and Toby, are part of the school’s reward system which is linked to the Positive Behaviour for Learning
Myall Coast students ready for NAPLAN tests Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 2, 2017 MORE than a million students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 across Australia will take the annual NAPLAN tests next week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Last year, Tea Gardens Public School was recognised by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) as one of four schools in the Hunter
Irrawang High students and teachers donate holidays to beautify school Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 21, 2017 THE long-planned and highly anticipated ‘The Block’ event at Irrawang High School was carried out over the holidays, with generous teachers, students and families giving up some of their holiday time to renovate sections of the school. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The renovation show with a cult-like following, The Block, inspired
Easter hat fun for Karuah, Bulahdelah and Tea Gardens students Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong Karuah, North Arm Cove Photo Gallery Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 12, 2017 PRIMARY school students across the region were in high spirits last week, with traditional Easter Hat Parades bringing the school term to a colourful and spectacular end. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Big hats, carrots hats and rabbit hats were some of the magnificent creations paraded in front of classmates, doting parents,
Bulahdelah students chop teacher’s locks for World’s Greatest Shave Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 29, 2017 JACKIE O’Connell’s hair went flying last week, as she joined the fight against leukaemia by taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The Bulahdelah Central School teacher sat bravely as young students chopped off her locks with the assistance of local hairdresser, Renee Ballantine. The primary captains then
Clean Up Australia Day at Bulahdelah Central School Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 28, 2017 A GROUP of Year 8 students volunteered to remove litter from the school grounds on Friday, 3 March, in support of the annual Clean Up Australia campaign. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Armed with garbage bins and gloves on their hands, the enthusiastic students were divided into small groups and allocated a section