Why is your Saddle set so low?
By Susarra Mills The latest lockdown has seen all competitive, community and school sports shut down. Saddle As was the case last year, 2021 has resulted in booming numbers of kids and wobbly first time (in a long time!) adult riders dusting off their bicycles and enjoying being outdoors experiencing a whole ‘new’ way of […]
Bushwalking Etiquette
A Local Bushwalker While we are enjoying walking in our local area please consider the following article from the National Parks Association of NSW website: Bushwalking “There are many different reasons why people head into natural areas to go bushwalking. Maybe to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday city life, maybe to clear the […]
Nutrition and Physical Activity in Teens During Lockdown
In Term 3 students from Hills Grammar’s PASS subject explored the connection between nutrition and physical activity and mental health during the lockdown. By studying this elective, students develop knowledge and understanding around the contribution of physical activity and sport to individual, community and societal wellbeing and enhance the participation and performance of themselves and […]
Farewell Michael Smith, Hills Grammar Principal
The Hills Grammar community bids farewell to a much loved and esteemed Principal, Michael Smith. Mr Smith served as Principal for almost five years after 17 years as Deputy Principal. From his first speech in 1999, Mr Smith identified how his values aligned so perfectly with those of the School. Hills Grammar’s celebration of diversity, […]
Northholm Grammar students’ committed to the community
In addition to meeting their academic demands and expectations during remote learning in Term 3, Northholm’s staff and community have continued to challenge students to be reflective and take pride in developing their character and citizenship. The School congratulates students who, despite lockdown restrictions, actively sought out ways to contribute to the community. In what […]
Hillside Public School
Whilst Learning from Home our students have continued to actively participate in modelled writing lessons. We are very proud of what they have achieved during Term 3. The following piece of writing was completed by Patrick, one of Hillside Public School wonderful Year 5 students. FEAST BY HARRY KEALY It was a cold night. Nose […]
Term 3 Looks a Bit Different This Year
Whilst we are online learning Term 3 we are staying connected through our whole school Zoom assemblies and class Zoom meetings. Our teachers are working tirelessly to ensure our students are provided with engaging lessons and we are so proud of all that our students are achieving. We are currently accepting enrolment applications and inquiries […]
New Hope Year 12 Class of 2021
By Craig Hingston New Hope School, at Dural, is celebrating an historic achievement in 2021 with six students completing Year 12 and graduating to lives beyond the safety and care they have grown accustomed to. In the lead up to this momentous occasion the School, which is for children with intellectual delay or an Autism […]
Amelie Stuut Receives Top Recognition
Galston High School’s Amelie Stuut has been acknowledged amongst the state’s most exceptional public education students, becoming a recipient of the 2021 NSW Minister’s Award for Student Achievement. The Minister’s Award for Excellence in Student Achievement considers achievement in the academic, sporting, cultural and leadership fields, commitment to the school community and personal values. Amelie, […]
What to expect when we reach 70% double vaccination targets
By Matt Kean I want to thank the Hornsby community for coming out and getting vaccinated. We have been leading the way with our high vaccination rates and the rest of NSW is following after we passed the 80% single-dose vaccination target in the middle of September. If you haven’t been vaccinated, do it now. […]