Tag: education
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Mixed reaction to federal budget on the Mid North Coast
Commitments to health and education have been welcomed by the Taree community, but local members have slammed the government for cutting local projects. Road upgrades and health centres are the projects to make way – as the Labour Government keeps one eye on improving the economy.
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TAREE UNIVERSITIES CAMPUS SECURES NEW SITE; WINS BUSINESS AWARD
It’s only been around for 12 months, but Taree Universities Campus has already cemented its place in the Manning Valley. The private tertiary education provider has secured a new site and the region’s most sought after business award.
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BIRIPI ELDER JOINS TAREE UNIVERSITIES CAMPUS BOARD
Taree Universities Campus is using the expertise of a Biripi elder, to get more indigenous youth into higher education. Uncle Russ Saunders is the institution’s latest board member.
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TAREE UNIVERSITY EXPANDS OFFERING
Taree University Campus continues to expand its offering to students with another institution joining up. Close to 50 students have now signed on, to up-skill while staying local.
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NEW CLASSROOMS UNVEILED FOR COAST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
More than $30 million of work has wrapped up on two Central Coast primary schools. 10 new “future-focused” classrooms and enhanced admin facilities were unveiled by state education minister, Sarah Mitchell at Terrigal Public School. Wamberal Public has also been upgraded, under a $6-point-7 billion school infrastructure program. Labor has called for a building blitz…
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WARNERVALE SCHOOL APPROVAL FAST-TRACKED FOR JOB CREATION
A second primary school at Warnervale is a step closer, with the state government fast-tracking the approval process. It’s hoped the move will stimulate the local economy, with the business chamber saying 12,000 jobs have been lost on the coast due to the pandemic.
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ALL ABOARD AT LISMORE’S LIVING SCHOOL
Those in Lismore’s CBD may have spotted something unusual in the sky today… a train was lifted into place at the Northern Rivers’ newest school. The train will be transformed into a classroom at the Living School before the campus’ doors open on January 28.
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JILLIBY PUBLIC SCHOOL CELEBRATES 130 YEARS
It’s been singed by fire, and seen dwindling student numbers – but after 130 years, Jilliby Public School is still standing. Teachers and pupils have shared their memories of the school, to celebrate the milestone.
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STEM SHOWCASE THRILLS IN CESSNOCK
The work of students from Cessnock’s Academy of STEM Excellence was front and centre at an Education Week showcase on Thursday. Chemical reactions were among the displays, while art and science was bridged with the illusion of green-screen selfies. There was even the magic of coding with a Harry Potter wand. “It’s really quite amazing…
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GOING PLACES: BOOST FOR ASPECT SCHOOL WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
A work experience program for young people with autism is rolling along smoothly on the Central Coast. The Apex Foundation donating a new van to the local Aspect school, seeing the children go places.