The Galston Concerts 2022: We’re off and Running
By Robert Harris The Galston Concerts are back with a ‘third time lucky’ next concert scheduled for Sunday 29 May in Galston Uniting Church. Three’s Company trio will perform a ‘patience pays off’ program of popular Classics for soprano, clarinet and piano. Their ‘back by public demand’ return engagement for their Galston fans was twice […]
Hills Grammar
2022 signifies the school’s 40th anniversary and there is so much to share with visitors. Hills Grammar Open Days you will have the opportunity to meet our exceptional teaching staff and experience our modern classrooms, small class sizes and collaborative learning spaces. You can go for a run on the impressive new synthetic fields and […]
What Helps Students to Excel?
By Craig Hingston How can students stay on top of their dramatically increased workload and prepare for the HSC exams? How do they manage their wellbeing? Helps Students We asked our Pacific Hills Christian School Year 11 Augustine Math’s cohort who sat the Mathematics Advanced and Extension 1 HSC courses in 2021. “I think that […]
2022 Relay Team Off to State!
Our Small School Relay Team shaved a massive 16 seconds of their time to win their race at the Sydney North Swimming Carnival at Homebush. The team of Lucas, Ava, Rebecca, and Emilia will be representing Hillside at the NSW PSSA State Carnival in early April. A wonderful achievement, and the school community is extremely […]
School Holiday Guide – The Centre
It’s been a great start to the year at The Centre in Dural. The courts have been bustling with sports and activities for all ages, and even a wedding! Known for sports and church, The Centre is also becoming a hub for more senior residents in the area. The café has been popular, particularly the […]
What is an at Assessment?
By Rejimon Punchayil (AT ASSESSMENT EXPLAINED / AT ASSESSMENT DEMYSTIFIED) When we talk about AT or Assistive Technology, we mean equipment, technology and devices that help us do things we can’t do. at Assessment In the Review prepared for the Department of Health, AT is defined as “any product (devices, equipment, instruments and software), especially […]
Arcadian Quilting News Sharing And Caring
For some, a large percentage of time can be taken up with caring for and caring about others. Caring about what a person might think of us, about an action we have taken or an offer we have made. ‘Will my action create a good result for someone else, will my offer of help or […]
The Sun is Back… and so was Jack Attack at Dural Country Club Bowling Club!
Rain had stopped play for most of February and early March – but thankfully Bowlers had a bright, sunshiny day for their Jack Attack Competition’s last round. Bowling Club There was much laughter and camaraderie on the greens and it was great that so many first time bowlers participated in this fun afternoon. The ultimate […]
A Place of Public Worship in Glenhaven
By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council The Land and Environment Court has given the go ahead for a place of public worship at 1 Larapinta Place, Glenhaven despite Council and Community disapproval. The decision was handed down on Monday, March 28 by the Commissioner of the Court Joanne Gray. The […]
The Pros and Cons of Selling Off Market
There are various methods by which property can be sold, with sale types ranging from auctions and private treaty to expressions of interest. An increasingly popular sale type is the off market method, where qualified and highly motivated buyers are invited to inspect and make an offer on a property before it is formally listed […]