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Collapse Issue 430 - 16 Oct 2017Issue 430 - 16 Oct 2017
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Grant to continue waterway cleaning
Committee calls for marketing for the Peninsula
Community plan organisation to incorporate
Beaches given a good rating
Peninsula unrepresented on key council committees
Look at alternatives to rail crossing, says chamber
Shopping centre plans fall foul of amalgamation
Call for MP and council to work on coastal management
Mayor's allowance set at $113,280
Rotary club plans youth charity ball
Landcare volunteers visit Rileys Island
Fairhaven looks for bingo volunteers
Rotary holds graffiti removal day
Libraries close for upgrades
Oyster Festival to include art exhibition
Open day at community garden
Alleged murderer dies in custody
Community day
Uniting Church spring fair
Equality supporters meet at Ettalong
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Law says waterways responsibility is with Minister
We like it the way it is
Getting the word out
Many have moved here to escape congestion
Infrastructure must come before change
Letter is excellent example of good citizenry
Club acknowledges public-spirited residents
Let's plan an educated future
Shopfronts need a blast
Do councillors visit Woy Woy?
'Emergency dredging' is a joke
Full review needed before rezoning
Development priority will not convince new council
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Bowling clubs present cheque to Health District
Free hearing tests offered in Woy Woy
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Jimmy Barnes comes to Umina for second book signing
Artists exhibit at Wagstaffe hall
Crafts centre holds annual art show
Mongolian music at folk club
Retirement village choir to raise funds for album
Lifesaver publishes children's book about beach safety
Scammers target Patonga artist
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Children's author to visit Umina
Pretty Beach wins council environment award
Students visit reptile park
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Volunteers wanted by disabled surfers association
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Champion at body-building nationals
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Umina minor pairs final
Twells takes out singles championship
Woy Woy Rugby Union club presents awards

Pretty Beach wins council environment award

Pretty Beach Public School has been announced as a winner in the 2017 Council Environment Program.

The winners of the 2017 Council Environment Program were announced on October 10 at a student leadership day at Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park.

Six schools were recognised for their participation and creativity around this year's theme Our Green Classroom, which aimed to encourage outdoor learning.

Pretty Beach Public School won Best Performance after taking on the ABC War on Waste Challenge, with a very informative and impassioned speech on our need to avoid plastic bags and single use plastics in order to reduce the amount of plastic rubbish ending up in our oceans, according to mayor Cr Jane Smith.

She said the council program ran parallel to school environmental educational programs.

"Council's School Environment Program aims at building an understanding, appreciation and concern for our natural environment," said Cr Smith.

"The program is designed to integrate with the programs offered by local schools and the Department of Education.

"It's imperative that we impart this knowledge in our schools so kids are aware of their environment, how to look after it and the impact it has on their lives.

"Their involvement means they are learning how to recycle better, consume less, be water wise, reduce waste and energy, and enjoy nature.

"Most of all they learn that small changes can make a big difference and that they have the ability to protect the environment," Clr Smith said.

Council group leader Ms Julie Vaughan said: "In the age of technology, this year's program encourages schools to spend more time outdoors and less time in front of the screen," said Ms Vaughan.

"Outdoor classrooms are part of a worldwide education movement aimed at increasing learning outside.

"It offers many positive effects on behaviour and learning, such as increased academic performance, resilience, communication, general wellbeing and engagement.

"I hope that many schools continue with their efforts and pass on their knowledge to their family and friends."





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