Lifelong Learning plan discussed
A meeting of the Parents and Citizens committee representatives was held on July 30 at Empire Bay School to discuss the government's new "Lifelong Learning" plan.
The Lifelong Learning plan was released mid-June through the Department of Education and Training website.
A total of 15 schools were invited to the meeting: Avoca, Brisbania, Brisbane Water Secondary College, Woy Woy and Umina, Copacabana, Ettalong, Kariong, Kincumber-High and Primary, Point Clare, Pretty Beach, Woy Woy, Woy Woy South, Umina and Empire Bay.
Seven schools were represented on the night and every school but Kincumber High replied.
The meeting was attended by Graham Homes from the Department of Education and Training.
Those at the meeting decided that:
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They wish the Central Coast to remain a stand-alone region.
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They do not want removal of district office to Gore Hill.
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They do not want to be aligned with North Sydney.
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They need increased services, resources and support.
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They believe district office provides excellent support with current funding and this needs to be increased to accommodate expected growth.
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There needs to be more detail provided for a clearer understanding of the result and "our questions need straight answer not platitudes".
The District Council president Ms Jennine Holland, who also attended the meeting, said she would take the concerns to the State Parents and Citizens Federation.
The meeting decided to hold a rally in Gosford on Tuesday, August 5, against the restructure to raise awareness of the issues involved and the implications for the Central Coast.
Meg Pendrick, July 31