THEIR schoolyard days may be over but Camden Haven High School’s Year 12 Class of 2025 is firmly focussed on the upcoming High School Certificate (HSC). The students’ achievements were celebrated at their graduation on Thursday 25 September ahead of their official “study holiday”. Deputy Principals Deb Gilbert and Sharon Westman shared with the school […]

Applications open for National Youth Parliament
A NEW National Youth Parliament program has been launched, designed to inspire greater civic participation among Year 10 students across Australia. Students aged 16–17 are invited to apply for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent their federal electorate in an immersive five-day parliamentary experience in Canberra. One student from each of Australia’s 150 electorates will be […]
North Haven student earns best and fairest at state AFL championships
NORTH Haven Public School student Elliott Luke has been recognised for his outstanding performance at the 2025 State AFL Championship, receiving the prestigious Best and Fairest award. The award was presented by former North Coast PSSA AFL manager Barry Spry, who oversaw the program from 2003 to 2023. Donated in 2008, the honour is given […]
Applications now open for Hastings Education Fund grants
APPLICATIONS for a Hastings Education Fund (HEF) grant close on 30 September. The fund was established to provide financial assistance to support local young people achieve their post-school education, training and vocation aspirations. A recent recipient of funding is Daniel Hutchinson, who completed his schooling at Hastings Secondary College’s Westport Campus in 2024. He is […]

Camden Haven and Hastings schools sign historic MOU to improve Aboriginal student outcomes
Representatives of North Haven Public School and Camden Haven High School were among the educators who signed the MOU. Photos: supplied. Representatives of North Haven Public School and Camden Haven High School were among the educators who signed the MOU. Photos: supplied. Indigenous students were among those from across the Hastings who attended the historic […]

St Joseph’s Public School hosts STEM MAD Expo
Lincoln, Willem, Harry and Gideon drawing inspiration from the recent floods. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Airlie, Chloe and Laura designed the Koala Conservation App. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Bob, Wil, James and Jack working to reduce drowning risks. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THE Stage 3 students of St Joseph’s Primary School (SJPS) at Laurieton are addressing real-world problems […]
St Columba Anglican School to introduce International Baccalaureate Diploma
ST COLUMBA Anglican School has officially announced its candidacy to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. It will be the first school on the Mid North Coast to deliver the globally recognised qualification. Set to commence in 2027 for Year 11 students, the IB Diploma Programme will sit alongside the HSC, giving families a […]

Open Day at Port’s CSU campus
Lorraine Ryan (second from left) with other volunteers at a previous Port Macquarie campus Open Day. Photo: CSU. Open Day at the Port Macquarie CSU campus is Sunday, 3 August. SCHOOL leavers, career changers and lifelong learners may find their next career opportunity this Sunday, 3 August, when Charles Sturt University (CSU) invites the community […]
A special day for grandparents at St Joseph’s Laurieton
Quade with his nan Kim, mum Renae and sister Eden. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Khoda with nan Lynell and great-grandparents Michele and Reg. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Mini and Lincoln. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Danuta and Izzy. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. NANS, pops and extended family members returned to the playground of St Joseph’s Public School Laurieton on Friday […]
CSU searching for business and community partners needing free IT solutions
PORT Macquarie-based Senior Computing Lecturer Dr Arash Mahboubi is searching for community groups and businesses with IT problems to solve. His Charles Sturt University (CSU) students have just delivered 3500 hours of free IT solutions as part of the capstone unit of their Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Development). These solutions, which were for organisations […]