Concrete feedback needed on proposal
Comment on a proposal for more regular use of the concrete batching plant in Schwebel Lane, Glenorie is being sought from residents living in and around the village centre. The facility, operated since the 1980s, was last year taken on by leading building and construction materials firm, Boral, after the company reached a leasing agreement […]
Galston Equestrian Club – What a happy and successful year!
After a little rain during the week to soften up the grounds, Sunday 22nd October arrived with sunshine and a light breeze. A perfect day to be out and about! Everything had been set up on the Saturday, so it was all ready to go. Dressage arenas ran smoothly, with two lovely judges, Michele Christiansen […]
Washing ponies and water balloons – beating the heat at Arcadia Pony Club
One of our recent rally days was held on a very hot Sunday. So, after a morning of flatwork and sporting we enjoyed an afternoon of horsemanship with a washing and grooming session and water play to beat the heat! All of our riders first hosed their ponies down then with them all safely tied […]
Ruby’s Award – Winning Speech
First-time public speaker, 12 year old Ruby Cook, tackled the very sophisticated topic of the human condition, social media and the fear of ‘not being liked’ to win the IPSHA (Independent Primary School Heads Association) Public Speakers’ Challenge 2017. “I have done a bit of debating before, but I now realise that public speaking is […]
Arcadia Hosts Korean Educators
It was a great compliment to the students, teachers and community of Arcadia Public School to be invited to host an international study tour in early November. We welcomed principals, teachers, and education officers from the Kangwon province of Korea as they sought insights into our highly regarded educational system. Our visitors enjoyed presentations by […]
KU Galston Preschool
Who can believe that we are at the end of another fabulous year? This term has certainly been a busy one with dress up days, excursions to Fagan Park, Galston Public School Cake Day and to experience the K-2 assembly and of course our family BBQ at Fagan Park. We have also held many orientation […]
Glenorie Public School
What an awesome day we had! Crawling under obstacles, dodging water balloons and rolling in mud. Our very first Glenorie Public School Warrior Colour Run was definitely one to remember. Our whole community turned out to have fun on this fantastic day. Thank you to all of our sponsors that made this day possible. The […]
Hillside Public School
Another full term has flown by, with the children participating in many learning activities. All our new Kindergarten children enjoyed kinder orientation. At the end of orientation, it was as if they had been at big school the whole year! Winners of the Kindness Award and Aussie of the Month for October were Thomas and […]
Galston High School News
For many years, Galston High School students have had the opportunity to be involved in the very successful Duke of Edinburgh Scheme. The scheme is a non-competitive, voluntary program of adventurous, practical and physical activities and community service. These activities provide students with the opportunity to acquire and develop skills, initiative and selfesteem which will […]
