GALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL
Education Week 2020 The theme for Education Week 2020 was ‘Learning Together’. This state-wide celebration of learning took place throughout all NSW Public Schools. As we were not able to celebrate with a showcase of performance groups and student achievement through open classrooms and an assembly this year, our students and teachers worked on a […]
WHAT CAN YOU DO IN THE LOCKDOWN?
Now that spring has returned and winter over, have a look at your patch of garden, bush or paddock. Have you got a weedy patch that some native plants could thrive in? Do you need a Shelters or Windbreaks for your paddocks? If the answer is yes, we can supply a large variety of hardy […]
Galston District Garden Club
The Galston District Garden Club are still postponing meetings due to the Covid19 virus. The venue we hold for our meetings can only have twenty seven people maintaining safe distancing so to overcome this dilemma at the end of July the members decided to hold a garden ramble and morning tea to catch up with […]
BROMELIAD SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA WHO SAYS LOCKDOWN IS BORING!
The closing of borders caught us caravanning in South Australia and, with only two days’ notice, it was a frantic pack-up and bolt back across the border to avoid a two week isolation period. Little did I realise what a recluse I really am, and didn’t need to worry about the boredom of staying home […]
GLENORIE RURAL FIRE BRIGADE
It is green and lush compared to this time last year! As we are all aware, our community was spare from threatening bushfires, unlike other parts of the state. Although this was a relief at the time, the approaching Fire Hazard season greets us with dense fuel deposits in our forests and bushland areas. The […]
NEW TOOL TO HELP LANDHOLDERS WHEN BURNING OFF
A new online portal gives NSW residents the ability to quickly and easily notify fire services when they’re planning to use fire on their property. The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) portal means residents can use their mobile phone or desktop computer to lodge their notifications about planned hazard reductions or burn offs 24 […]
GALSTON RURAL FIRE BRIGADE
A recent weekend training event involved Galston firies familiarising themselves with equipment on board an Ambulance, and related medical scenarios. It’s not uncommon for paramedics to seek assistance from RFS and FRNSW from time to time. It was a great turn out with a valuable opportunity to build our skills. We also made sure to […]
ARCADIA RURAL FIRE BRIGADE
Arcadia held its 2020 AGM recently as it had been delayed due to Covid-19. We’ve had some changes amongst the ranks, and the brigade is excited. Arcadia has had a changing of the stripes. Our captain for the past seven years has stepped down, but not too far! Thank you, Dave, for those years of […]
MINISTER VISITS AUSSIE PUMP FACTORY
Australian Pump had the pleasure of hosting Baulkham Hills State Member of Parliament, Police and Emergency Minister, David Elliot in July. The Minister was surprised to find a 2 ½ acre pump factory nestled in the middle of the busy Victoria Park complex at Norwest. “It was a great opportunity for us to show the […]
Our education philosophy
A Northholm education is distinctive. Students are encouraged to serve others, to find purpose and are instilled with the determination and character to succeed. Our educational philosophy is firmly based on the principle of academic intentionality with pastoral attentiveness. We seek to challenge every student by raising academic expectations and celebrating their growth. We value […]