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Collapse Issue 228 - 16 Nov 2009Issue 228 - 16 Nov 2009
Collapse  COASTAL EROSION COASTAL EROSION
Pearl Beach named as erosion 'hot spot'
Hazards to be reassessed
Warning of sea wall dangers
Call for more action
Pearl Beach wins clean beach award
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Little old lady steals plants
Council gives $5000 for Umina carols
First Aid for whales
Residents meet to stem violence
Dredging work to start
New facilities with Federal funding
Petition against mini soccer field
Preparing for choral evensong
Stopped to remember
Money raised for shelter boxes
Dogs allowed back on foreshore
Umina festival is planned
Third in national fleece judging
Open day at Umina oval
Festival crowd estimated at 15,000
School performs for gift appeal
Masson Lane is named
Business evening for child abuse service
Regatta held
Boat raffle drawn
Riley's Island regeneration
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Officers recommend cycleway removal
Disappointed about politicising
Easy to read
Vote below the line
The way to progress
Cheap and nasty
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Video conferences used for study
Families invited to forums
Police talk about mobile phone use
Debating championship for primary schools
Kindergarten orientation
Laptop rollout at Umina campus
Information for new students
Work to start this month
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Club announces coaching staff
Selected for squad
Water polo juniors chosen
Junior cricket starts
Defeated by Narara
Courtney makes quarter finals
Under-10s undefeated
No success for Woy Woy
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Significant men identified
Targett on at folk club
Soprano heads opera line-up
Nick and Liesl to perform
Acoustic songwriters perform
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Blood exhibition at festival
Entrants raise $37,000 for Cancer Council
Hydro pool to stay
Morning tea for Christmas
Attempt to raise $5000 for MS
Therapists stage showcase
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Chance to win
Winner

Police talk about mobile phone use

A Gosford police officer has addressed Year 5 and 6 students at Woy Woy Public School about the improper use of mobile phones and email at school.

School principal Ms Ona Buckley said recent inappropriate behaviour with students and their mobile phones in the school grounds had causing huge concern at the school.

"There has also been some improper use of emails on the Department of Education and Training portal student email system," Ms Buckley said.

"Bullying in the school yard at break times between some senior students has come to light too.

"Students know they will have their mobile phone taken and that their parent then will be required to pick it up.

"Unless it is absolutely necessary for your child to have a mobile phone at school, don't allow them to bring it.

"A note to the school giving your permission for your child to have one is required.

"Senior constable Tomerup addressed our Year 5 and 6 on these issues and has made it clear where young offenders (age 10 to 18) stand with the breeches of the law particularly in the area of cyber bullying and the inappropriate use of mobile phones.

"Bullying, intimidation, verbal assault and physical assault were also addressed and how retaliation stands in light of the law.

"Our students are now well informed and know that breeches in any of these areas will not be treated lightly.

"This sort of information is very important for our students to have as they grow into young adults in our society."


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