SCREEN time in all NSW public schools will be capped from the beginning of Term 1, 2027, as the NSW Government takes action to help curb excessive screen use, improve students’ attention, and lift educational outcomes. Public schools will limit Kindergarten to Year 2 students to 15 minutes a day on laptops, tablets or desktop […]
Kids who take part in the writing comp could win some handy pocket money. Photo: magnific.
PRIMARY school, high school and homeschool students across the MidCoast are encouraged to get their entries in soon to the National Water Week Junior Writing Prize. Students are encouraged to submit a short story, poem or work of creative non-fiction that explores the theme ‘Water Connects Everything’, with the competition closing on Friday, 25 September. […]
Tony Ward (left) and Bob Burbank presenting the cheque to Tea Gardens school principal Mark Clemson. Photo: Lodge Myall.
FREEMASONS from Lodge Myall 1058 have again donated $1000 to Tea Gardens Public School to help support local families in need. The money is the third $1000 donation the school has received from the lodge. “We make these donations in the hope that underprivileged or needy children in the local area can benefit,” Lodge Myall’s […]
Time to light up the night with pride in Raymond Terrace. Photo: PSC.
ILLUMINATE Raymond Terrace 2026 will again light up Boomerang Park on Saturday, 19 September. The free community celebration brings together live music, fire twirlers, fireworks, food, stalls and lanterns in the park from 4 pm to 8 pm. The much-loved event is supported by local schools, community groups, service organisations, residents and businesses. Port Stephens […]
Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair addressing parliament. Photo: TGPS.
Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair addressing parliament. Photo: TGPS. Kate Washington MP addressing students. Photo: TGPS. The 2026 Parliament with special guests. Photo: TGPS. Prime Minister Rose Wolfenden speaking about one of the Motions. Photo: TGPS. STUDENTS and special guests gathered at Tea Gardens Public School (TGPS) for the official opening of the 37th TGPS Student […]
SUPPORTERS of Upper Lansdowne Public School have intensified their campaign to keep the school open, launching a new Parliamentary petition that could bring the issue before the Parliament of NSW. The Friends of Upper Lansdowne Public School group announced the latest development earlier this month, describing it as a major step forward in their fight […]
Deena with her Lions support crew. Photo: supplied.
Deena with her Lions Youth of the Year State Finalist trophy. Photo: supplied. Deena with her Lions support crew. Photo: supplied. Trophies from the Lions District 201N3 Youth of the Year competition. Photo: supplied. Tea Gardens Lions heard Deena’s award winning speech at their May meeting. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. LOCAL youth Deena Clemson has been […]
FEDERAL Member for Lyne Alison Penfold MP is encouraging local students to take part in the 2026 Anzac Day Schools’ Awards, a national competition recognising outstanding learning and engagement with Australia’s defence service history. Hosted by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the awards celebrate the work of students and teachers across schools and other educational […]
University of Newcastle’s Belinda Peden of HMRI’s Population Health Research program.
NEW research suggests most Australians support a simple change that could significantly boost children’s physical activity levels: letting students wear sports uniforms every day. The majority of young Australians are still not active enough, despite well-established evidence that regular physical activity improves children’s physical and mental health. Schools are seen as an important setting to […]
Gloucester Preschool teachers and educators highlighting pay rate discrimination.
THOUSANDS of early childhood educators, including at Gloucester, wore pink to highlight the “Start Strong, Pay Fair” campaign on Wednesday 18 March, calling for urgent government action to address what has been described as a deepening workforce crisis in the sector. Rallies and community events were held, with educators, parents and advocates arguing that those […]
