Arcadia & Galston Residents Association (AGRA) News

AGRA October meeting, we had a series of very interesting guest speakers from Hornsby Council, the Arcadia and Galston Rural Fire Service on the new Australian Fire Danger Ratings and the 2159 Community Defibrillator Project. The meetings’ presentations have been circulated to members of the Hornsby Council, Special Rate variation and Arcadia and Galston Rural […]

Rural Round Up

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”78537″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Warren Waddell[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The implementation of the next stage in our Rural Land Review has received a welcome boost. State Government Planning has introduced a raft of ancillary land use changes that mirror those proposed throughout our own consultation with the community. Value […]

Merry Christmas

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”11081″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Julian Leeser[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Residents of Berowra Electorate, The Christmas season is always a great opportunity to look back on the year that has been, and I have enjoyed reflecting on both the challenges and joys that we have faced as a community throughout […]

From The Desk of Matt Kean

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”76490″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Matt Kean[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was a special honour to attend His Majesty, The King’s reception ahead of COP27 and talk to him about his passion for the environment. King Charles has long been a strong advocate for sustainability and the environment, and I […]

Ku Grevillea Preschool

Celebrates 50 Years KU Grevillea Preschool in Hornsby Heights has celebrated their 50th anniversary of providing quality early childhood education and care to local families by holding a community event recently. The special event was attended by children, families and educators from the preschool, as well as KU Children’s Services CEO Christine Legg, and Hornsby […]

Arcadia Public School

We have had so much fun meeting our Kindergarten 2023 students at our recent transition to ‘Big’ School sessions. Students have met their buddies, completed a treasure hunt and listened to what our current Kindergarten students love most about our school. We are excited for 2023! We also recently celebrated World Teacher’s Day and I […]

Queen Commemorated by Jubilee Orchard

Mr Julian Leeser MP, the Federal member for Berowra, and Mr Philip Ruddock, the Hornsby Shire Mayor, have taken part in the launch of a special citrus orchard at Pacific Hills Christian School which commemorates the life of Queen Elizabeth II. The rows of orange, lemon and lime trees were made possible by a grant […]

Learning Culture that Provides High Quality Education

About Galston Public School believes in and is committed to creating a learning culture that provides high quality educational opportunities in order for every child to fulfil their potential and become a life-long learner. We place children at the centre of our decision-making and with our families, guide our students towards a future that will […]

Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn

My fellow prefects and I recently embarked on a leadership growth and development journey at the Mitchell Youth Leadership Forum, hosted at the YMCA camp in Yarramundi. The focus was to learn about the three core values of courage, integrity and service. Courage – to do the hard things The initial night was about courage […]

Hills Hawks Rugby League Club

In 2023, the Hills Hawks Rugby League Club will celebrate its 40th year! The Club has grown from a traditional rugby league club to now hosting girls league tag teams which is expanding year after year. 2023 will mark the Club’s first girls tackle team in the Under 14s North Sydney competition with interest to […]