New resident moves in at 103
A 103-year-old woman has become one the new residents at a recently opened aged care wing.Ms Nancye Williams has moved into Pozieres House at Peninsula Village in Umina.A big change for Nancye who has moved…
Aged care home reviews future in-person visits
A Woy Woy aged care provider is reviewing the way it will manage in-person visits once the facility re-opens to visitors.“We have had some enquiries regarding booking the ‘I See U’ program when we are…
Podcasts made for Women’s Health Week
Brisbane Waters Private Hospital has released a series of podcasts in support of Women’s Health Week.The podcast is part of hospital owner Healthe Care Australia’s project to promote women’s health and encourage women to get…
Arts Trail held on long weekend
The Bouddi Arts Trail will will be held on the Saturday to Sunday of the long weekend, October 3 and 4, from 9am to 4pm.Twelve local artists and artisans will open their studios and workshops…
Bouddi Foundation awards initial round of grants
The Bouddi Foundation for the Arts has awarded an initial round of grants to local young artists.Now in its 10th year, the Foundation has introduced two new awards.A new creative writing award went to Hardys…
Students discover flying fox skull
Stage 2 science students at Woy Woy Public School have discovered what is believed to be a flying fox skull while cataloguing the leaf litter of their Bush Tucker Garden on September 1. “The skull…
Student finishes in top five of national music competition
Brisbane Waters Secondary College student Sam Windley has finished in the top five in a competition to find Australia’s best high school musical act. “Unfortunately I didn’t win,” she said. “But I am still so…
CWA branch sponsors student excursions and activities
The Umina Beach branch of the Country Women’s Association has donated funds to Umina Beach Public School to help students participate in excursions and educational activities. Branch publicity officer Ms Margaret Key said the idea…
Student reports on Girrakool and Bulgandry excursions
Woy Woy Public School student Deizel Douglas has written about a Stage 2 excursion to aboriginal art sites at Girrakool and Bulgandry on Monday and Tuesday, August 24 and 25.His account appeared in the school…
Yuki completes five-month leadership program
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy campus student Yuki Rodden completed a five-month leadership program“Leadership is all about serving others, so this was a really great opportunity for her to get stuck in,” said teacher…