Middle Dural Rural Fire Brigade News
Members of our Brigade are currently busy almost every weekend with hazard reductions. Although the smokey air is unpleasant, burning the bush to reduce the fuel load is the most efficient way of reducing the risk of future bushfires. The RFS employs strategies to minimise harm, opting to carry out low, medium or high intensity […]
Hornsby Shire Recollects
Hornsby Shire Recollects is the interactive database for the Hornsby Shire Library Local History Collection, historical material belonging to community organisations such as the Dural and District Historical Society and local history enthusiasts. It provides easy online access to a rich store of heritage material relating to Hornsby Shire, its people, and events. By registering […]
Anglicare Winter Food Drive – Dural, Cherrybrook and Glenhaven Anglican Churches
June 16th & 17th It’s that time of year again – the time the communities of Dural, Arcadia, Glenorie, Cherrybrook, Kenthurst and Glenhaven give generously to the Anglican Food Drive. Because of the huge amount of food and toiletries collected by our communities Anglicare have come to rely on us for a big part of […]
Heartbeats
Best Brew Sammy Wilson (Catt) from “She Brews It” coffee van is excited to announce the arrival of their newest bean, “Benji Thomas Wilson”. Born 20th April, Sam and new dad Brian are overjoyed and thrilled that he has finally arrived. Sam and sister Penny, who are partners in ‘She Brews It’ are regulars at […]
Arcadia Pony Club success at Zone 23 Showriding Championships
A large contingent of riders from Arcadia Pony Club attended the Zone 23 Showriding Championships hosted by Forest Hills Pony Club on Sunday 29th April. Zone 23 competitors includes riders from Arcadia, Avondale, Dural, and of course Forest Hills. With a fresh start to the day and black clouds looming, competitors were a little concerned […]
Galston Equestrian Club – definitely something for everyone!
GEC held our second Horsemanship Practice Day for 2018 on Tuesday 17h April. The day was well attended and members and visitors had an opportunity to have some fun with their horses. The planned activities included horses squeezing through, over and around obstacles while ‘online’ or ‘in hand’. Members had the opportunity to develop their […]
Learning, Enjoying and Growing Together
Small schools are fabulous, unique learning environments. Every student is known and appreciated and opportunities for social and emotional growth, relationship building, with high expectations both in and out of the classroom abound. The Small School’s Learning Alliance – Annangrove Public School, Arcadia Public School, Hillside Public School and Middle Dural Public School are excited […]
Galston Public School
To commemorate the Anniversary of the landing at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli, our students in the last week of term contributed to the making of beautiful wreaths. A very moving ANZAC service was then held in the school hall. Also held at the end of the term in the school grounds was the annual Cross […]
News from Galston High School
Year 11 Crossroads Camp The annual Year 11 Crossroads camp was held recently in the Snowy Mountains. Crossroads is a mandatory personal development and health education program for senior students and a highlight of the senior school. Students completed the RYDA road safety course before they journeyed south to Berridale. With recent snow falls, the […]
Andrew Hansen visits Hills Grammar
There was no hint of political satire when comedian, musician, author and Hills Grammar alumnus Andrew Hansen and his partner (and illustrator) Jessica Roberts launched their new book Bab Sharkey and the Animal Mummies: The Weird Beard to an appreciative audience of Year 5 and 6 Hills Grammar students. Teachers and students were captivated as […]
