STUDENTS GO BACKSTAGE IN NSW PARLIAMENT
I was pleased to host students from Primary schools across Hornsby for a behind-the-scenes look at NSW State Parliament. The students, all leaders at their respective schools, were treated to a tour of the Legislative Assembly where they witnessed lively debate on single-use plastic bags. Over morning tea they heard from sporting stars Kiera Austin […]
RURAL ROUNDUP
During November community consultation continued on the Rural Lands Review. Two workshops were held at The Galston Club and two were held at Glenorie Club. The primary purpose of the workshops was to determine if the consultants had accurately determined the base line “landscape area maps” required for future planning. It was extremely heartening to […]
RAMBLINGS FROM ROUGHLEY HOUSE
It has been quite a busy few weeks at Roughley House “The Pines”. We have had the normal enquires at the visitor information and convict interpretive centre, regarding places to visit in the North West area of Sydney’s outskirts. Also the usual groups visiting through the week for conducted tours of Roughley House. These groups […]
NEWS FROM HISTORY COTTAGE
The Society’s year is drawing to a close. Our November speaker was Shire Councillor and historian, Nathan Tilbury who gave us a talk on the history of Berowra. Our part of Sydney is special and it is always a pleasure to hear an enthusiastic researcher uncover another piece of its history. Members and friends gathered […]
BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY OF NSW INC
Various members of the branch have been attending a number of country shows and having success namely; Ed Steer • Best Dominate Pied @ Penrith, Orange and Gilgandra Shows Adrian Corner • Best Lacewing @ St George / Illawarra Show • Best Cinnamonwing • Best Opaline – Any Standard Variety • Best Novice Young Bird […]
NORTHHOLM SUPPORTS RFS PROGRAM
Last month, at the Northholm’s Senior School Assembly, we celebrated the work of the Rural Fire Service Cadets and the volunteers who led this program for our students. During Term Three, 16 Northholm students participated in the Rural Fire Service Secondary Schools Cadet Program. The program provides Year 9 and 10 students with an insight […]
23 MILLION DOLLAR CAR DISPLAY
Pacific Hills Christian School at Dural has hosted a display of motorsport cars with a combined value of over $23,000,000! The trio included a McLaren Formula One MP4 car driven by Kimi Raikkonen, a Porsche GT4 and a Porsche 911 rally car. The MP4 is a gift presented to the Re-Engineering Australia Foundation by the […]
GALSTON HIGH GRADUATE NAMED ONE OF THE NATION’S BEST
Galston High School recently announced Year 12 student Maddy Gleeson as the school’s recipient of the 2019 Caltex Best All Rounder Award, one of Australia’s most prestigious secondary school prizes. Maddy joins a select group of secondary students around Australia who have received a Caltex Best All Rounder Award for excellence in their studies, on […]
HILLS GRAMMAR CELEBRATE EXTRAORDINARY YEAR
The School has spent the year enjoying many activities, student accomplishments, and even hosted a Spring Fair. Starting the year off on the right foot, the School held one of their annual Beat Festivals. This year’s focus was on health. It included many active, informative and fun sessions that were all focused on the Wellbeing, […]
FANTASTIC FUTURES ARE BUILT ON BRIGHT BEGINNINGS
Starting big school is one of life’s big adventures, and not just for the little ones! Arcadia Public School is known for the comprehensive and varied transition to school program we provide to our lovely little ‘newbies’. We support the children and their families as they prepare for school, making them feel secure, connected and […]
