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14 Dec 2020
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Council cuts $5.6 million in Peninsula projects
Peninsula News - a community effort
Accommodation booked out for holiday season
At 101, Joyce still lives in her own home
Group fears houses on escarpment under new scheme
House prices rise, but some still less than two years ago
Refusal recommended for non-complying application
Patonga visits increase by 21 per cent in July holidays
Channel speed limit introduced for 'the safety of all'
Christmas tree sale attracts unforeseen demand
Two days left for annual Mary Mac's collection
Gifts and food collected for Coast Shelter
Nominations wanted of deserving gift recipients
Community group success 'not impeded' by epidemic
Change room negotiations delay skate park project
Community group sees volunteer participation grow
Death adder found in Umina garden
Church takes bookings for Christmas service
Life members asked to revert to annual membership
'Huge' rewards from re-opening community hall
Garage sale generates $3000 for Men's Shed
Three receive life membership of arboretum
Progress association updates Covid plan
Welcome letters
Organic store opens in Ettalong
Three days' rain make up most of 33.3mm
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Christmas visitor guidelines issued
Back to the Peninsula after 18 weeks in Melbourne
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Art and craft classes set to resume
Patchwork tutor to have work published in book
Troubadour holds end-of-year concert
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New principal named for Umina Beach school
Umina Beach takes out local Deadly Awards
Ag students are in double-bind, says Rotary president
Creating arcade games
Principal encourages reading over the break
Swimming carnival planned for February
Guidelines for new bike riders
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'Simo' is club's bowler of the year
New Sunday social cycling series starts at Woy Woy
Gold and red point winners
Umina Bunnies appoint junior coaches
Netball representative team selected
Coach and player win awards following grand final win
Bridge club required to buy hot spot and employ cleaner
Cycling group reintroduces assisted tandem rides
Southern Spirit cricket results

Umina Beach takes out local Deadly Awards

Umina Beach Public School has won both the teacher and student sections of the 2020 Brisbane Water Deadly Awards.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student and teacher excellence in the Brisbane Water Learning Community are recognised through the awards.

The Learning Community includes Woy Woy, Woy Woy South, Ettalong and Empire Bay Public Schools and both Umina and Woy Woy campuses of Brisbane Water Secondary College, as well as Umina Beach Public School.

Each school nominated a student who displayed excellencef in academic performance, cultural excellence, sporting excellence and attendance.

They also nominated a staff member who contributed to improving outcomes for the students. We proudly announce that Umina Beach Public School won both these awards.

Pictured are teacher Ms Di Meadham who won the award for Staff Commitment to Aboriginal Education with Saskia who won the student award.





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