THE democratically-elected Kendall Public School (KPS) student leadership team is going from strength to strength in 2025. The selection process for these esteemed positions begins well before the start of the school year, with candidates requiring endorsement from teaching staff and parents. They then attempt to gain student support by putting up posters and delivering […]
Kendall students inspired at leadership conference
THE young parliamentarians of Kendall Public School (KPS) travelled to Sydney at the end of Term 1, attending the 2025 Halogen Young Leaders Conference (HYLC) at the International Convention Centre. Since its conception in 1997, the conference has welcomed over 437,000 attendees and 350 guest speakers from across Australia. This year’s primary school conference included […]

Camden Haven High School cultivates social connections with seniors
RESIDENTS from Laurieton Lakeside Aged Care returned to the classroom on Friday, 4 April, when they paid a special visit to Camden Haven High School (CHHS). Staff members, along with students of the CHHS Agricultural Team, warmly greeted the visitors, before escorting them to the school’s on-site farm. The day’s activities began with a cattle […]

Laurieton RSL sub-Branch keep Anzac spirit alive with community programs
THE Laurieton RSL sub-Branch has been providing community education programs and commemorative services in schools and aged care facilities in the lead up to Anzac Day. Sub-Branch President Allan “Buster” Beatty and School Liaison Officer Pat Slee have engaged with a variety of groups in recent weeks, helping to foster a deeper understanding of Australia’s […]
Storms wreak havoc leaving thousands in the dark
RESIDENTS of Port Stephens continue to clear debris and assess damage following major storms that hit multiple parts of NSW from Wednesday 15 January. Persistent, heavy rainfall, strong winds and extraordinary displays of lightning preceded power outages that affected more than 220,000 homes across the state, with more than 70,000 of those located in […]