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Mathematics programs pay off in competition incumber Public School again received sensational results in this year’s Newcastle Permanent Mathematics Competition, with 84 per cent of students who entered, receiving either a High Distinction, Distinction or Merit award.
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Entered by almost 19,000 students from 337 schools across regional NSW, the competition tests student’s numeracy and problem solving skills. Mr Merv Curran, competition coordinator, said this year’s examination paper was much more difficult for students than previous years, and continues to stretch students across all levels of ability. Kincumber Year 6 student, Gary Palmer, was Kincumber Public School’s highest achiever, ranking in the 99.7 percentile range
and receiving a prestigious District award for the Central Coast Region. Ms Trish Peters, Principal of Kincumber Public School, said the school’s success in Mathematics has been a focus in recent years, with Mathematical programs like TEN and TOWN being implemented across the school. “There are always, however, exceptional students with innate abilities like Gary, who require extension beyond the curriculum in order to support their talents. “We are very proud to see
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Central Coast. “Fire fighters are asking schools to drop gifts in to their local fire station, however, fire fighters can pick up the gifts, if dropping them off is an issue,” he said. Newsletter, Nov 29, 2016 David Stitt, Narara Public School
School seeks roadies for end of year concert ur Lady of the Rosary (OLR) Catholic Primary School at Wyoming is seeking helpers to assist with the end of year concert.
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Between December 12 and 16, OLR is looking for people to lift, load and move stage boxes from and to St Edwards College. Our Lady of the Rosary,
Wyoming’s end of year concert is called “The Peace of the Child”. The school children have been practising in music lessons for the concert,
Chertsey wins School Environment Awards
Email, Nov 21, 2016 Jade Hollman, Kincumber Public School
tudents at Narara Public School have been invited to contribute to the annual Central Coast Fire and Rescue NSW Christmas appeal. station will be a collection point,” Mr Stitt said. “The appeal will begin on Thursday, December 1, and run through to Wednesday, December 21. “We ask that gifts provided be for children up to 13 years. “All gifts will be passed on to deserving kids on the
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Gary achieve success and know that he will continue to achieve outstanding results as he progresses with his education,” Ms Peters said. Public Schools NSW Director, Mr Andrew Eastcott, attended the presentation of the major awards on November 2, and stated that Mathematics is the single academic subject that will give students the widest range of career opportunities.
Students contribute to Christmas appeal Fire and Rescue NSW collect gifts for children on behalf of the Salvation Army, and the children at Narara Public School have been invited to contribute. “This appeal has become a vital part of the Salvo’s collection each Christmas,” said Principal, Mr Dave Stitt. “Every FRNSW fire
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which will be held on Thursday, December 15. Newsletter, Nov 23, 2016 Rosemary Mallam, Our Lady of the Rosary, Wyoming
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Environmental prize winners
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he winners of the 2016 School Environment Awards for the former Gosford Local Government Area (LGA) were announced on November 25 at Laycock Street Community Theatre.
Chertsey Public School won School of the Year – Large Schools, for its work around the theme “the drain is just for the rain”, and Holgate Public School took out the top honour of School of the Year – Small Schools. Chertsey Primary School also received the Council Award for Performing Excellence. Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, thanked all the schools involved for their contribution to environmental education. “With 22 schools participating in this year’s program, I would like to recognise all of the principals, teachers, parents and students for their commitment to improving our environment and continuing environmental education within our community,” Mr Reynolds said. “This year’s theme focused attention on the issue of stormwater and the importance of keeping it clean.” “As it is estimated that
80 per cent of marine debris comes from land-based sources, and given the many beautiful waterways, lagoons and beaches in our region, this topic is of special significance for everyone living on the Central Coast.” Council’s Program Coordinator and Environmental Education Officer, Ms Anni Griffiths, said the awards were a celebration of the year’s activities and an opportunity to recognise the schools, students and teachers that are doing great things to care for our planet. “In addition to the 22 schools participating in the School Environment Program, we had 10 schools take part in Council’s Wise About Waste program, and another 10 schools involved in the Take 3 for the Sea Green Sea Turtle Project, as well as hundreds of students entering the individual project component of the Greenhouse Program,” Ms Griffiths said. “Students involved in environmental education programs learnt about
stormwater pathways in their schools and local areas, and the impact on ocean life, other animals and people, if stormwater is polluted or full of litter. “Students took part in hands-on activities including waste audits, litter removal and education campaigns, beach cleanups, and audits of items that may become litter from school canteens. “These awards acknowledge the amazing work being done to take care of our environment on a local level.” A number of special awards were also presented at this year’s ceremony including: Most Involved in the Theme – Wyoming Public School; Most Improved – Central Coast Grammar School and Copacabana Public School; Waterways Care – Gosford Public School; and Most Student Involvement – Point Clare Public School. Media Release, Nov 25, 2016 Mathew Townsend, Central Coast Council
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