Galston Concerts – We’ll Meet Again
Is ‘No News’ also ‘Good news’? The Galston Concerts team still have hopes that their end-of-year Galston Gala can happen as scheduled on Sunday afternoon 21st November. The Galston Uniting Church, a proven winner for performers and audience alike, will be all set to roll if the government decrees and Uniting Church ‘HQ’ give the […]
Setting Healthy Relationship Boundaries… With the Fridge!
By Miranda – Practice Manager at Round Corner Dental A study in Europe of the effects of lockdowns on dietary habits was published in April of this year before the current restrictions in Australia took hold. Over a third of the examined population in the study showed a significant increase in snacking and alcohol consumption. […]
Osteoporosis: Can You Exercise Your Way Out Of It?
By Jennifer Bennett (Exercise Physiologist) and Alex Fielding (Physiotherapist/Chiropractor) So you’ve been told you’ve got low bone density and have Osteoporosis. Over 1 million Australians have osteoporosis, with post-menopausal women being the most affected. Other things that can increase your risk of getting osteoporosis include increasing age, family history, low vitamin-D levels, low calcium intake, […]
Why is your Saddle set so low?
By Susarra Mills The latest lockdown has seen all competitive, community and school sports shut down. Saddle As was the case last year, 2021 has resulted in booming numbers of kids and wobbly first time (in a long time!) adult riders dusting off their bicycles and enjoying being outdoors experiencing a whole ‘new’ way of […]
Bushwalking Etiquette
A Local Bushwalker While we are enjoying walking in our local area please consider the following article from the National Parks Association of NSW website: Bushwalking “There are many different reasons why people head into natural areas to go bushwalking. Maybe to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday city life, maybe to clear the […]
Nutrition and Physical Activity in Teens During Lockdown
In Term 3 students from Hills Grammar’s PASS subject explored the connection between nutrition and physical activity and mental health during the lockdown. By studying this elective, students develop knowledge and understanding around the contribution of physical activity and sport to individual, community and societal wellbeing and enhance the participation and performance of themselves and […]
Farewell Michael Smith, Hills Grammar Principal
The Hills Grammar community bids farewell to a much loved and esteemed Principal, Michael Smith. Mr Smith served as Principal for almost five years after 17 years as Deputy Principal. From his first speech in 1999, Mr Smith identified how his values aligned so perfectly with those of the School. Hills Grammar’s celebration of diversity, […]
Northholm Grammar students’ committed to the community
In addition to meeting their academic demands and expectations during remote learning in Term 3, Northholm’s staff and community have continued to challenge students to be reflective and take pride in developing their character and citizenship. The School congratulates students who, despite lockdown restrictions, actively sought out ways to contribute to the community. In what […]
Hillside Public School
Whilst Learning from Home our students have continued to actively participate in modelled writing lessons. We are very proud of what they have achieved during Term 3. The following piece of writing was completed by Patrick, one of Hillside Public School wonderful Year 5 students. FEAST BY HARRY KEALY It was a cold night. Nose […]
Term 3 Looks a Bit Different This Year
Whilst we are online learning Term 3 we are staying connected through our whole school Zoom assemblies and class Zoom meetings. Our teachers are working tirelessly to ensure our students are provided with engaging lessons and we are so proud of all that our students are achieving. We are currently accepting enrolment applications and inquiries […]
