The Challenges Of Student Leadership
Northholm Grammar believes in helping young people to find purpose in their lives and become positive influences in the world. The School gives students the chance to discover and develop their leadership potential throughout their school life. During Term 3, Year 10 and Year 11 students have the opportunity to apply for the leadership roles […]
National Finals Here We Come!
By Craig Hingston – Pacific Hills Christian School The OneMaker Academy at Dural is continuing its record of outstanding competition performances, having great success in the Dance Life Unite Sydney regionals. Every dance troupe and solo dancer qualified for the National Finals in January, with all of the small groups receiving 1st place in their […]
Mad About Reading At Galston High School!
In Week 2 of Term 4, Galston High School hosted the most significant event in the library calendar, Book Week. Book Week is a celebration centred around the announcement of the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s (CBCA) prestigious Book of the Year award. It provides schools, teachers, students and lovers of literature all across Australia […]
Galston Swim Club
The last couple of months have been very busy for the Galston Swim Club. We have had many Friday nights of in house club racing and several swimming meets taking place across Sydney. Whilst it is exciting to write about the upcoming events and the wonderful achievements of the kids, especially with all the obstacles […]
Probus Ponderings – A Reason For Optimism
By Susan Wilson It was smiles all round when the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook held its first face to face meeting since March at Allegro Function Centre at Kenthurst. Over 80 members attended necessitating the use of the verandah area as well as the main function hall. Due to current restrictions there was no […]
2020 Dural Fishing Club Awards
Congratulations to Ian Kalnins of Galston on being presented with the Dural Country Club Fishing Club Inc. trophy for Champion of Champion at the Annual Awards Presentation held at the Dural Country Club. Other main Fishing Club Awards were: IAN KALNINS of Galston Club Champion, Charter Champion, Open Champion and Estuary Champion UDO HOPPE of […]
7 Tips To Choose The Right Mobility Scooter
There are many of us who are not able to enjoy this beautiful season out and about simply because our body is not able to cope up with our mind and heart. There is no reason to feel disappointed. One could enjoy same or better mobility by equipping oneself with a mobility scooter or a […]
When Is The Right Time To Consider Retirement Village Options?
The Christmas and New Year period is often a time for older Australians to consider downsizing and changing their lifestyle. With families getting together and perhaps noticing that Mum and Dad aren’t coping with the family home as well as they used to, adult children are often faced with looking at options which are more […]
Making The Move To Retirement Living Our Top 3 Reasons For Downsizing
1. Community and companionship Moving to a Uniting retirement village gives you an instant neighbourhood of like-minded residents in a welcoming community. Sharing garden space and entertaining areas, and taking part in village activities, leads to friendships and looking out for each other. “Take the leap – you’ll find it’s probably the best thing you’ve […]
Who’d Have Believed Bowling Would Be So Much Fun!
This was a comment from a non bowler who enjoyed Round 1 of Dural Country Club Bowling Club’s inaugural Jack Attack Competition on Friday November 6th. Eight teams of three lawn bowlers (some bowlers and some novices) enjoyed a fun, relaxed time, playing two sets of five ends. It was a challenge working out how […]
