Category: News

  • World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10

    World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10

    World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10 What is World Suicide Prevention Day?Each year on September 10, communities across the globe mark World Suicide Prevention Day. It is a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind each other that reaching out can save lives. For young people especially, life can feel overwhelming at times—with…

  • A Contagion Outbreak Sparks Curiosity in the VIVA Classroom

    A Contagion Outbreak Sparks Curiosity in the VIVA Classroom

    Hands-on Science Comes Alive The VIVA classroom was buzzing with excitement today as students participated in a hands-on simulation that brought science to life. The activity, Contagion Outbreak!, invited students to step into the world of pathogens, disease transmission, and outbreak control and the results were nothing short of extraordinary. Staff Energy Ignites Student Engagement…

  • Celebrating Innovation: Year 10 Business Plan Awards

    Celebrating Innovation: Year 10 Business Plan Awards

    Showcasing Creativity and Entrepreneurial Spirit This term, our Year 10 Business Studies students have showcased their creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial flair through the Business Plan Awards. Over the course of Terms 2 and 3, students were challenged to identify a business opportunity and develop a comprehensive plan for a start-up venture located in Coffs Central…

  • The Importance of Work Experience for Student Wellbeing

    The Importance of Work Experience for Student Wellbeing

    Work Experience: More Than Just a Job Last week, our students completed their work experience placements, and they are now reflecting on the journey. For many, it wasn’t just about turning up on time and learning the ropes, it was about discovering what they’re good at, building confidence, and taking real steps toward the future.…

  • Building Confidence Through Connection: Allegra’s Senior College Transition Visit

    Building Confidence Through Connection: Allegra’s Senior College Transition Visit

    Supporting Students Through Change For many young people, thinking about life after Year 10 can feel overwhelming. Questions like What do I want to do?, Where should I go?, and Am I ready? can create stress and uncertainty. To support our students during this important stage, Allegra has developed a unique transition program in partnership…

  • Regulation to Reality: The Balancing Act of Compliance and Connection

    Regulation to Reality: The Balancing Act of Compliance and Connection

    In education, there is an ongoing tension between meeting regulatory requirements and responding flexibly to the diverse needs of students. Schools operate under the framework of the NSW Education Act 1990, which mandates that all children between six and 17 years of age must be enrolled and attend school regularly. This legislation exists for good…

  • Celebrating The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy

    Celebrating The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy

    The 2025 theme, “The Next Generation – Strength, Vision & Legacy,” honours the next wave of leaders who will shape the future with courage, insight and deep respect for their culture and community. It recognises the strength of Elders and ancestors, the vision of communities past and present, and the powerful legacy that continues to…

  • Award-Winning Vision, Everyday Impact: How Allegra Leads with Purpose

    Award-Winning Vision, Everyday Impact: How Allegra Leads with Purpose

    If you step into Principal Erin Caceda’s office at Allegra School, you’ll find a space that mirrors the heart of the school itself, calming colours, gentle light, and a jungle of thriving plants that spill warmth across every shelf and surface. It’s a space where students feel welcome, where staff feel heard, and where big…

  • Launching a Living Vision: The Allegra Dynamic

    Launching a Living Vision: The Allegra Dynamic

    On a crisp June evening in Coffs Harbour, Allegra School did more than unveil a new framework, it declared a collective vision for the future of education. The launch of The Allegra Dynamic was a celebration, a milestone, and a strategic blueprint rolled into one. Held at the school and attended by over 120 students,…

  • Beyond the Bus Ride: Why Excursions Matter at Allegra

    Beyond the Bus Ride: Why Excursions Matter at Allegra

    At Allegra School, learning isn’t confined to classroom walls. It extends into conversations over shared meals, quiet moments between activities, and the bonds built through shared experiences. Recently, a group of Allegra students and staff returned from a three-day excursion to the Gold Coast. While the destination delivered excitement, it was the growth in confidence,…