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 […]
Sustainable Oceans & Propeller Cars
Science Week is always a highlight on the Pacific Hills Christian School calendar and this year the budding scientists from Years 7-10 learned about sustainable oceans, reducing the carbon footprint of vehicles and space travel. The theme in 2020 is “Deep Blue: Innovations For The Future Of Our Oceans” and the series of hands-on sessions […]
An Extraordinary Start to Your Childs Education
The students are flourishing thanks to the ECEC’s personalised learning and generous staff to student ratios of 1 to 8. Every child at the ECEC has daily access to an early childhood qualified teacher enhancing their learning. With long day care hours of 7.30am – 6pm the ECEC offers a pre- school curriculum taught by […]
50 YEARS OF SERVICE
In July, Father Michael Kelly celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. Father Michael grew up in Parramatta, where he was educated at St Monica’s Primary School in North Parramatta and Marist Brothers Parramatta. At the age of 18, he entered the relatively new St Benedict’s Monastery at Arcadia and, over […]
THE GLENORIE PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
The GPA continues to operate as usual through this period. Our meetings continue to be conducted via Zoom, very successfully. That means it is even easier for you to join us at our next meeting from the comfort of your home. See the Zoom details at the end of this article. Membership renewals are due, […]
ESTATE SUPPLIES AUSTRALIA
Estate Supplies Australia is a local business based in Dural. We supply PVC post and rail fence products and Equestrian equipment. We can supply products all over NSW and indeed Australia.. PVC Fence has become more and more popular in recent years due to its durability and the lack of maintenance required. Estate Supplies Australia […]
NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF FAGAN PARK
Well, our return to activities was unfortunately short lived, as our masters decreed we should cease until they had developed a Covid-19 safety plan for the Netherby precinct. Needless to say, the wheels of bureaucracy turn slowly, and as I write this, we have no indication of the nature of the plan nor any restrictions […]