March 19, 2026

Camden Haven News Of The Area

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Rotary Club of Laurieton backs bright futures through robotics support Rotarian John Saunders, CHHS student Cooper Boese, CHHS student Gemma Fowler, Rotarian Jennifer Peters, CHHS Head of Mathematics James Langley and CHHS student Jazz Jones. Photo: Rotary.
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Rotary Club of Laurieton backs bright futures through robotics support

THE Rotary Club of Laurieton has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to local youth, continuing more than a decade of support for the Camden Haven High School (CHHS) Robotics Team. The partnership began in 2014 under the presidency of John Saunders, when a $4,000 grant funded the introduction of robotics at the school. What started as […]

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CSU study reveals the ‘ecosystem’ feeding on great whites
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CSU study reveals the ‘ecosystem’ feeding on great whites

A WORLD-FIRST study by Charles Sturt University (CSU) has identified an ecosystem of parasites inside great white sharks. The global study by researchers in CSU’s School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, and the Gulbali Institute for Agriculture Water and Environment, found evidence of at least 116 parasites inside the apex predator. Professor in Veterinary […]

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Applications now open for 2026 Youth Parliament Program Youth Parliament offers young people the opportunity to debate in NSW Parliament, create Youth Bills on issues for change, and have their voices and recommendations heard by Members of Parliament.
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Applications now open for 2026 Youth Parliament Program

THE Y NSW is calling for passionate young people from across the state to apply for the 2026 Youth Parliament program, now open to students in Years 10 to 12 across NSW. Operated for over 20 years by the Y NSW (formerly YMCA), Youth Parliament offers young people the opportunity to debate in NSW Parliament, […]

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Camden Haven High School in good hands with new student leaders
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Camden Haven High School in good hands with new student leaders

Grace Donovan, Kurt Northover, Hayley Smith and Claire Whitelaw. Sharon Westman (relieving Principal), Hayley Smith (captain), Shayne Vonbun (Deputy Year 12 advisor), Claire Whitelaw (Vice Captain), Deb Gilbert (relieving Principal), Grace Donovan (Vice Captain), Brent Wilkinson (Year 12 advisor), Kurt Northover (captain). CAMDEN Haven High School appears to be in good hands, with the 2026 […]

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Changing of the guard at Camden Haven High School Camden Haven High School’s newly graduated Year 12 class. Photo: CHHS.
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Changing of the guard at Camden Haven High School

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 […]

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Applications open for National Youth Parliament The program is designed to inspire greater civic participation among Year 10 students across Australia.
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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 […]

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Applications now open for Hastings Education Fund grants Daniel Hutchinson with his father Glen at the University of Newcastle.
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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 […]

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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.
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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 […]

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St Joseph’s Public School hosts STEM MAD Expo Lincoln, Willem, Harry and Gideon drawing inspiration from the recent floods. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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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 […]

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