Category: News

As we move towards the end of the year, our Year 9 students are beginning to look ahead to Year 10. Moving into a new year level is not simply about changing classes or progressing through the curriculum. It is also an opportunity for young people to recognise how much they have already grown and…

As our students head into the school holidays, many of our Year 10 students are beginning to think more seriously about what comes next. For some, the pathway is already becoming clearer. Applications have been submitted, interviews have taken place, and a number of students are receiving offers and acceptances from schools where they will…

For many young people, finishing Year 10 is exciting. It means new opportunities, new environments and the beginning of another chapter. There might be senior studies ahead, TAFE, vocational training, an apprenticeship, employment, or a pathway that is still taking shape. But for some students, leaving school can also feel much more complicated. For a…

What an incredible night. Last night, Allegra School celebrated the opening of our inaugural Gallery Showcase – an evening dedicated to our students, their creativity, their growth and everything they are capable of achieving. Held inCoffs Central, staff, students and members of our wider community came together to see the extraordinary body of work our…

Twenty-two Allegra School Year 9 students recently took their learning beyond the classroom, rolling up their sleeves to make a practical contribution to the restoration of Boambee Headland. As part of a community tree-planting and reforestation excursion, students worked alongside Oz Green staff and community volunteers to help prepare the site and plant native trees.…

Sometimes recognition celebrates a single achievement. Other times, it tells a much bigger story. Great Place To Work Australia has published a detailed case study examining the culture of Allegra School Coffs Harbour, following our recognition as the #1 Best Workplace in Australia in the Micro category for 2026. Titled At Allegra School, Nobody Gets…

We are incredibly proud to announce that Allegra School’s Learning Support Team has been named the 2026 Australian Teacher Aide Team of the Year. The national award, announced on Thursday 3 September during Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week, recognises outstanding education support teams from schools across Australia and celebrates the extraordinary contribution teacher aides make…

A small school. A big national recognition. And an achievement that belongs to every member of our team. We are incredibly proud to announce that Allegra School Coffs Harbour has been named the #1 Best Workplace in Australia in the Micro category in the 2026 Great Place to Work Australia Best Workplaces™ List. Yes. Number…

Behind every successful classroom is a team. This week, as we celebrate Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week, we are recognising the extraordinary contribution of the people we know at Allegra as our Learning Support Officers (LSOs) – the people who work alongside our teachers and students every day to create classrooms where young people feel…

On Wednesday, 5 August, our students set off on an incredible field trip to investigate the rich history and Sikh influence in Woolgoolga. The overarching theme of the day was understanding exactly what “heritage” means, and what better way to learn than by experiencing it firsthand! Exploring Early Beginnings The day kicked off down at…