Students being welcomed by the smoking ceremony. Photo:supplied Madison and Layla display their painted leaves. Students finishing their major artwork. Max demonstrating his boomerang throwing skills. ACCORDING to its official website: “For five decades, NAIDOC Week has celebrated the voices of our communities – steady, unapologetic, and proud. “Each year, its themes have called for […]
WHEN it comes to the study of English, Gloucester teacher Theresa Lloyd, not only talks the talk – she writes it. Ms Lloyd graduated as an English and Drama teacher from the University of Newcastle. But it was her own experience of reading as a child that inspired her to write. Ms Lloyd told News […]
Jacqui Wilkinson Director of Schools, Sophie Emerson of St Joseph's Gloucester and Bishop Michael. Photo: supplied.
THE Catholic Schools in the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese have an annual celebration to acknowledge excellence in education. This year, local St Joseph’s Primary School teacher Sophie Emerson was awarded the prestigious Emmaus Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to education in her first five years of teaching. Recipients of the Emmaus Award are nominated by […]
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 […]
FANCY yourself as a writer? If so, then this might be just the competition for you. For some time, James Hooke has been concerned that writing skills do not receive the recognition that they should. “I have noticed that there are always lots of awards and prizes for sport, but few for the important skill […]
Staff from Gloucester, Barrington, Stratford, Stroud Road, and Stroud primary schools and Gloucester High School.
GLOUCESTER High School hosted Gloucester, Barrington, Stratford, Stroud Road and Stroud primary schools for a morning dedicated to fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and celebrating collective achievements within the public school community. Michael Wisely, Deputy Principal of Gloucester High School, set the tone for the gathering. “This morning brings us together to celebrate successes, look […]
STUDENTS from the class of 2025 at Gloucester High School celebrated their HSC results and achievements with the school’s teachers and relieving Principal, Mik Wisely. “It is with great pride that we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our 2025 HSC cohort,” said Mr Wisely after receiving the 2025 HSC results. An analysis of the examination […]
Cuppa and Company students meet Mayor Claire Pontin. Photo: supplied
Cuppa and Company students meet Mayor Claire Pontin. Photo: supplied Guests at Cuppa and Company. Photo: supplied LAUNCHED in May 2025 as a community-focused initiative, Cuppa and Company is a fortnightly morning tea event for the over 65’s held at Gloucester’s Country Women’s Association (CWA) Hall. Beginning as a pilot event, it has been extended […]
Men’s Shed volunteers, Pre-School Director Karen Higgins and children check out the completed mud kitchen. Photo: supplied.
EARLIER this year MidCoast Council organised a speed networking session for Gloucester community groups. “Speed networking is a great way for community groups to quickly build connections, spark new ideas, foster a shared sense of purpose, and create partnerships that benefit the wider community,” said Jane O’Dwyer, Community Development Officer at MidCoast Council. One of […]
Band leader Sarah Soupidis with the 2025 Windstars band. Photo: supplied.
GLOUCESTER Public School (GPS) is expanding its band program in 2026, offering opportunities for students at each stage of their primary education. The program aims to provide clear pathways to a high school band and, ultimately, a possible community band. For many years the school has had a basic band known as Windstars. Presently during […]
