Education


Enjoying ducklings at a distance

Parents of students at Woy Woy Public School have been asked to remind their children to enjoy ducklings present at the school from a distance.“Now that we are experiencing some warmer weather, we are able…


Students make parachutes

Stage 1 classes at Ettalong Public School have been learning about push and pull forces in science this term.These students were asked her class to design parachutes.The parachutes were tested over the side of the…


Class placement requests open until November 20

Special requests for class placements at Woy Woy Public School should be made before November 20, school principals Ms Ona Buckley and Mr Dan Betts have asked.“How we structure classes for 2021 will depend on…


Ready for School program is ready to run

The Ready for School program for next year’s kindergarten students at Woy Woy South Public School will go ahead this term.Principal Mr Matt Barr said: “Thankfully due to the lifting of some restrictions our program…


A focus on road, sun and water safety

Road, sun and water safety and the importance of eating a balanced diet have been the focus of activity for Year 1 and 2 students in class this term. Two students from 2C were winners…


Learning about snails

Students in K6P at Ettalong Public School have been learning about snails. They explored the garden looking for snails and brought four of them into the classroom to visit for a day. The students investigated…


College delivered football course online

Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Umina campus has successfully delivered its football elective online and at home this year, according to campus football coordinator Mr Mark Dixon.The soccer program offered entry level refereeing and coaching courses…


Band practice resumes

Umina Beach Public School has resumed its band practice.The Concert Band rehearsed last Monday, October 12, and the Training Band on Tuesday.Tutorials will be on at usual times, and all Covid-safe procedures followed.Social media, 10…


Breakfast club to run four days a week

The breakfast club at Ettalong Beach Public School will run four days a week this term, according to principal Ms Lynn Balfour.“Breakfast Club will now run Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays,” she said. “The increase…