NEW FACILITIES AT NEW HOPE SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS LIVING WITH DISABILITY
Minister for Education, Dan Tehan, recently visited New Hope School in Dural for the announcement of funding which will be used to build new special needs classrooms, a breakout space and amenities for our local students. Member for Berowra Julian Leeser announced the Morrison Government would provide $800,000 to help fund the $4.4 million project […]
THE LEARNING LOUNGE: ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF HILLS GRAMMAR’S VIBRANT LEARNING COMMUNITY
The Hills Grammar Learning Lounge is again looking forward to the extensive catalogue of specialists who will be presenting throughout the year. The Learning Lounge provides a central point where members of the School and local community are welcomed and can meet to talk, learn and experience the joy of “belonging”. It’s all about Collaboration, […]
HILLSIDE – CHAMPION SCHOOL!
Once again the students at Hillside Public School have excelled in the pool coming first on handicap at the recent Beecroft Zone Carnival held at Homebush. Congratulations to our relay team Aaleyah, Ava, Haize and Izak on their fantastic swim, placing them first at the carnival. At Hillside, physical education is more than a mandatory […]
STILL CREEK LANDCARE – MAKE SURE YOUR PLANTS DON’T ESCAPE!
In gardens, some people plant non-natives (exotic plants) only. Some have natives only, and some have an interesting mix. Whatever your preference, most gardens are beautiful and provide a source of endless enjoyment. But consider this…… Since 1770, when James Cook arrived and announced he had discovered Australia, wide areas of our native bushland have […]
BROMELIAD SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA – CANCELS MEETINGS AND AUTUMN SHOW
It is with great regret the Bromeliad Society of Australia has taken the precaution of cancelling it’s two meetings set down for 11 April, 13 June and their very popular Autumn Show on 9/10 May. Guest speakers for these meetings have been rescheduled for later in the year. BSA meetings are usually held at Castle […]
WANTED…. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & MORE
Local Pump Manufacturer, Aussie Pump runs an extensive recruitment campaign in the Hills district. The aim was to find locals looking for a fulfilling career in an industry that is vital to the productivity of the country. The program has been a huge success with locals like Shiran Munasinghe, from Baulkham Hills, joining the team. […]
COUNCIL RELAXES DELIVERY RESTRICTIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Hornsby Shire Council will suspend the restrictions on truck movements and delivery times to help local supermarkets keep their shelves stocked. Hornsby Shire General Manager Steven Head said this is a temporary measure and a direct response to the COVID-19 situation. “The empty supermarket shelves are causing significant distress in our community, particularly when there […]
KU Galston Preschool – See Hear Feel the Difference
KU Galston Preschool has been providing quality early childhood education and care to the local community for nearly four decades. It’s a preschool where ‘everyone knows everyone’. Regular plays in the park are organised after preschool so children can play and connect with each other in a different environment, and social gatherings such as BBQs […]
Wild Habitats Set to Restore Provest Creek
Wild Habitats is set to receive $18,750 from the Morrison Government to restore Provest Creek, a tributary of Berowra Creek, which is known to have poor water quality. The Provest Creek and surrounding environment is a known habitat of the red-crowned toadlet which is listed as a vulnerable species. This Federal funding will allow restoration […]
ANDY’S TAKEAWAY CLOSES
We report with great sadness that Raj and Paul have decided to close their business, Andy’s Takeaway in Arcadia, after 13 happy trading years. Unfortunately rising costs mean it is no longer a viable business for them. The community gathered to say goodbye on Sunday 22nd February. Locals Meegen Gamson, Sonja Cameron and Lori Modde […]
