Developing independent learners at Northholm
Northholm Grammar believes that the fundamental role of the teacher is to develop the whole student, which means putting the development of their academic, social and emotional skills at the forefront of education. A pivotal part of Primary Years education is the focus on independent learning, especially during the recent remote schooling period. Building independent […]
Making a difference for seniors in the community
Do you want to make a difference in your local community? Have you considered volunteering to visit older people living near you? Catholic Healthcare is seeking volunteers to join its Community Visitors Scheme (CVS), a national program aimed to enrich the quality of life of seniors living at home and in residential aged care homes. […]
Meeting the Needs Of Our Community
MY STORY – EXPERIENTIAL EARLY LEARNING My Story is a family-owned preschool and long day-care service. Anna and I (Chloe) decided to create this community because we were dissatisfied with the bureaucracy and sterility of the big chains. We believe that warmth, responsiveness and meaningful relationships are the basis of excellent education and care. We […]
Festival of the Scarecrow- Bringing Back the Cheer
The Festival of the Scarecrow | 1 OCTOBER – 15 NOVEMBER 2021 It’s time to unbridle your creative flair. With excitement, the organisers, Arcadia Galston Residents Association (AGRA2159), announce their plans for The Festival of The Scarecrow. This celebration has two components, a Scarecrow exhibit and a colouring-in competition. Having had so many community events […]
Galston Girl Guides are Still Meeting Online
By Mary Falvey In Term 3, Galston Girl Guides continued to meet weekly. We met online and enjoyed a wide variety of activities, including baking, designing a picture out of healthy foods, making a gift for Dad for Father’s Day, a slumber movie night, tech night and even participated in an online escape room. This […]
Laughter is the Best Medicine
By Tony Warner, Glenorie Resident The hospital can be a scary place for a child. Even with the best medical attention, it is disempowering for kids and their parents. That’s why The Humour Foundation exists. Laughter The Humour Foundation is a national Not-for-Profit organisation ‘bringing laughter where it is unexpected but most needed’. Our Clown […]
View Club Urges Galston Community to Sponsor an Australian Child During Anti-poverty Week
By Helen Harte This Anti-Poverty Week (17-23 October), members of Galston VIEW Club are calling on the local community to sponsor an Australian child through leading children’s education charity, The Smith Family. Galston VIEW Club sponsors 6 children through The Smith Family’s Leaming for Life program, which provides them with educational and personal support. However, […]
Lifestyle Property Sets A New Price Record in Glenorie
A stunning ultra-modern residence – with a supersized home gym – has become the most expensive residential acreage in Glenorie selling for $4.35m through Lumby Hampson Real Estate. The impressive 4.45ha estate at 1313 Old Northern Rd was snapped up well before its scheduled auction to buyers from Wahroonga. Completed just eight months ago, its […]
Remote baking by Middle Dural Scouts
By Ian McArthur The Venturers continued with their innovative use of Zoom by holding a baking class supervised by head chef Tegan Edwards. Ingredients for brownies were sent out earlier and Tegan took them through the process very successfully as shown by Adrian Zhuang’s result. Not to be outdone, the First DuralCubs used the Teams […]
Are you Spring Cleaning?
If you are, and you have found the extra fabric in your cupboards, the Castle Hill Days for Girls Team can use it. The work by the team to make and supply Sustainable Feminine Hygiene Kits to girls to help keep them at school is totally voluntary and all materials are either donated or bought […]
