Pacific Hills Christian School: Embracing a New Term With Enthusiasm
As Pacific Hills Christian School begins a new School Term, we reflect with thankfulness to God for past Terms in 2024 and eagerly anticipate the Term ahead. Starting something new can be daunting, challenging, exciting, and sometimes all of these at once. As our students settle into Term 3 we are reminded of the famous […]
Dural Public School
The children at Dural Public School recently spent three amazing days of intensive learning on their annual Music Camp situated on the site of the beautiful Galston Gorge Cru Camp. The three day Music Camp provides the children with a terms worth of learning to explore and develop their musical skills alongside their peers of […]
Arcadia Public School
I am proud to let the Galston, Glenorie and Hills Rural community know that I am the new principal at Arcadia Public School. I would like to thank Mrs Rachel Lacey for her leadership of the school. I am an experienced school leader who has taught at Glenhaven Public School and Rouse Hill Public School. […]
Pacific Hills Christian School: The Importance of Gratitude in Community
At Pacific Hills Christian School we consider gratitude, and teaching gratitude to students, an important part of what makes up our School community. Pacific Hills student Flynn McManus recently competed at the Lions Youth of the Year State Finals where he did an outstanding job representing our School and the local Lions Club. This is […]
Dural Public School is excited to be involved in The Anxiety Project
The Anxiety Project is designed by psychologist, Michael Hawton and the NSW Primary Principals Association to assist Primary students to manage their anxious behaviour. It is a large-scale, evidence-based project, delivered through a series of teacher-led cognitive-behavioural lessons and parent-led conversational techniques. These interventions are aimed at helping all children learn skills to manage anxious […]
They’re Creepy and They’re Kooky, Mysterious and Spooky… The Addams Family at Galston High School
The Addams Family is traveling from their home in Cemetery Ridge, Westfield, New Jersey, to visit Galston High School this July. Wednesday continues the family legacy at Nevermore Academy, while Pugsley attends a “Normie” school. They will be participating in our biennial school musical from July 25th to 27th, 2024, presented by our talented students. […]
National Recognition as a School of Excellence
Earlier this year, Galston Public School was nominated by a member of the community at the Australian Education Awards in the category of Primary School of the Year (Government Sector). We are now able to announce that we have been shortlisted and named as an awardee! This is a fantastic honour for our school and […]
Pacific Hills Christian School Lynn McCrindle OAM: A Pioneer in Christian Education
On the 21st of May, 1979, Lynn McCrindle OAM commenced as the first school teacher of Pacific Hills Christian School, then called Pennant Hills Christian School. The school began with only eight students, with Lynn as the only teacher, teaching all subjects. Now, in 2024, it is one of ten schools in the Pacific Group […]
Galston High School (“GHS”) Athletes Dominate with Determination and Grace: Excelling at Softball, Triathlon, Equestrian and Hockey
The beginning of 2024 has witnessed numerous Galston High School students excel in various sporting endeavours, embodying their commitment to personal growth and aiming to achieve their personal best. Jacynta Eisermann, a Year 12 student, has demonstrated outstanding performance in softball, earning accolades such as the Sydney North Schools Sports Association ‘Blue Award’ and representing […]
Dural Public School
On Thursday 2nd May, Stage 2 had an Aboriginal Experiences incursion. The day was absolutely sensational and contained lots of interesting information presented by our three Gumaraa rangers who travelled from Dharawal country. Stage 2 started the day with an ochre and smoking ceremony which was intended to cleanse the area of any bad spirits. […]
