Galston Garden Club

What a wonderful way to usher in Spring than wandering around the Buddhist Garden Retreat last weekend, organised by the Galston Garden Club. There were thousands of visitors from all around the Sydney area over the two days and there was so much to see from the formally clipped azaleas, the many flowering camellias, blossoms, […]

Glenorie Mission Church

“If you become a Christian your life will run smoothly. You will prosper financially, have no illness or accidents and will do the right thing in every situation. If bad things are happening to you then you are not following God properly and He is punishing you for your sins”. How wrong are these statements […]

Hill Life Church

Each month I’m blessed with an opportunity to reach our local community via the Galston, Glenorie and Hills Rural Community News, a privelege they have generously extended and something I’m very grateful for. In fact I’ve been quite surprised by the reach of this monthly rant with many commenting they regularly read this collection of […]

News from St Benedict’s

We’re still celebrating the success of the annual St Benedict’s fete that was held at the end of August. Due to the hard work and generosity of so many people, the event raised close to $35,000 but, most importantly, everyone had a wonderful time on the day. Special mention must be made of the ongoing […]

Lorien Novalis School For Rudolf Steiner Education doing Community Service with their Class 10 students over in Vanuatu three years in a row

Last year in November we took our Class 10 over to the Island State of Vanuatu. Our sixteen students got involved in two community service projects, one on the small island of Pele where we helped to put a roof onto their community hall/cyclone evacuation centre, and the second project in Vila where the students […]

“Cream of the Crop” at Arcadia Public School

Well-adjusted human beings, who thrive in their world, have a connection with where their food is produced and understand their effect on the environment. Yes, that is our goal for our students at Arcadia PS and with the support of our fabulous community we are well on track. Arcadia Public School Agricultural Adventure Open Day […]

Middle Dural Public School

Parents and grandparents were invited to a special assembly at the school to mark Book Week and Education Week and children were encouraged to wear something that represented part of their life outside school. The children shared five activities based on stories. They included: aboriginal rock paintings; European influences inspired by author May Gibbs; Australian […]

News from Galston High School

Three Year 12 Students Gain Early Entry to Macquarie University Galston High School congratulates three Year 12 students, Annabelle Pearce, Harry Trethowan and Harry Taylor, on gaining early entry into their chosen courses at Macquarie University through the Global Leadership Entry Program (GLEP). The GLEP recognises students who are active in their local and wider […]

Hills Grammar

Year 5 Students Master Economics The burning question of How do we organize ourselves? was posed to Hills Grammar Year 5 students in their latest International Baccalaureate transdisciplinary theme. Over the next few weeks the 10-11 year olds immersed themselves in the world of economics, systems of production, exchange and consumption of goods and services, […]

Galston Public School

Galston Public School students are presently enjoying a welldeserved Term 3 break. Prior to this term vacation many events occurred, especially the unforgettable Canberra/Snow excursion Years 5 and 6 had. Their experiences are now memories that they will hold in their hearts and minds forever. Their teachers, Mrs Pearce, Mrs Cansdale and Mr Finch were […]