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Riley "Coyote" - Our Newest Work Experience Student

Our newest work experience student through the Career Links pathway, Riley “Coyote” from Jesmond Callaghan College has joined our admin team during the end of August to assist with his educational studies and has done an incredible job, even earning himself his very own trophy!

On top of helping our admin team with a variety of tasks, Riley has been learning all about the behind-the-scenes of what is involved in keeping our Community Centre running, as well as learning all the staffs inside jokes and getting a taste for what he may be interested in when it comes time to leave high school.

On Coyote’s last day, our team gathered to celebrate his time with us, reflecting on the positive impact he had during his short stay, his infections enthusiasm and witty jokes which will all definitely be missed!

As he sets forth on his journey beyond high school in the next few years, we have no doubt that Riley “Coyote” will continue to display his hard work, sense of humour and sense of curiosity wherever he will go.

If you know anyone who is interested in volunteering to improve their community or is wanting to do work experience at our community centre, give us a call on (02) 4032 5500 or send us an email at admin@theplacecharlestown.org.au as we always love having new faces around!

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Questacon STEM Network: Hunter Region Educator Meetups

by Cristelle Govender • 30 October 2025

Dates: Wednesday 5th November 2025 & Thursday 4th December 2025 Time: 5pm - 6:30pm (arrive from 4:45pm) Cost: FREE Tickets: HERE Are you a Hunter Region STEM educator with an interest in building your professional connections? Join in the launch of the Hunter Region STEM Network! Connect with fellow educators, get hands-on with STEM activities, and boost your STEM teaching confidence. Meet other educators and build your professional networks, engage in hands-on STEM activities, and discuss classroom implementation, gain insights into high quality STEM resources and programs, access Q.Ed Community, Questacon’s Education Community of Practice. With the support of local educators, Questacon facilitates state-based STEM network meetings, connecting educators with each other, with resources, and with the local STEM community. Each meeting you’ll hear from local educators about their classroom practice, connect to your local Questacon Regional Leader, complete a creative hands-on STEM activity, and explore how you can extend and enrich your STEM teaching. Things to know: Suitable for NSW primary and high school teachers, school lab techs, pre-service teachers and outreach educators, as well as those with an interest in STEM education Meetings are FREE to attend, but registration is essential to secure your spot Afternoon tea provided If the location or dates don’t suit you, you can express your interest in future opportunities via the application form Meetings are held each term, but places are limited. About the Program: Questacon Regional Leaders are in every state and territory, building networks of educator communities across the country. Q.Ed community is a hub for state-based communities of practice led by teachers and facilitated by Questacon. With regular, in-person and virtual meets, a Teams channel to chat, professional learning resources and grab'n’go activities and more, Q.Ed community gives you the access, networking and resources to elevate your STEM classroom, wherever you are. For more information contact: teachers@questacon.edu.au or view the event on the Questacon website