Biomimicry and the Living World – Hills Grammar Investigates
Hills Grammar is celebrating many things this term – students returning to campus, their online HSC Showcase, Year 6 hosting their Expo – and the excitement of going global for our deep teaching innovations! The Year 6 teaching team of Jannine Walker, Kellee Edwards, Joanne Lawson, Liz Gosper and Rachel Sommer, have excelled at providing an […]
Northholm Grammar’s Night of Excellence
Northholm Grammar proudly launched The Night of Excellence website in September to showcase the Major Works projects for the family and friends of our 2021 Year 12 Design and Technology, Drama, Music, Visual Arts and Society and Culture students. The Major Works exhibition is an important highlight for our young emerging artists and designers as […]
New Hope School with “Village Atmosphere”
BY CRAIG HINGSTON New Hope School at Dural is only months away from opening and it will be the most unique campus in the greater Hills area. The bespoke design features community-style buildings and layout which will produce a village atmosphere for the students. New Hope School is for children with mild to moderate intellectual […]
George Stepanovich Honoured with Youth Community Service Award
Her Excellency, The Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales – as Patron of The Order of Australia Association NSW Branch – has presented Galston High School student George Stepanovich with the Youth Community Service Award for exceptional service or engagement with their local community, or to Australia in general. George was […]
Joyful Return to School
This week saw school students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 12 return to learning on campus and it was such a joyful occasion for students and parents alike. Backpacks heavy with books, shiny shoes and colourful face masks were a very welcome sight at schools across our local community. Arden Anglican School adorned both […]
How Well are you Hearing in a Masked-up World?
Mask-wearing has become challenging for all of us Even with individuals who have normal hearing, communicating with masked communication partners can become challenging as we all rely on lip-reading. For individuals with hearing loss, communicating with masked communication partners becomes EVEN more challenging especially in noisy environments like the grocery store. This can overwhelm your […]
Interested in a Career in Home Care?
It can be a daunting process for anyone needing support at home to invite a support worker into their home. The right home supports may be more than just having a cup of tea and a chat. It may be assisting people with personal care which helps them to feel fresh and ready for their […]
Dural Bowls
RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY…. But neither rain, hail nor snow could deter Dural Country Club Bowling Club members from returning to the greens on Tuesday, October 12th when lockdown restrictions were lifted. Sadly, only two ends were able to be played before the heavens opened and play had to be stopped, whereupon most players adjourned […]
Practical Tips for Living Well with Dementia
Dementia is a global issue which affects close to half a million Australians. It does not distinguish between gender, culture, geography or socio-economic circumstance. Dementia encompasses a wide range of symptoms caused by disorders affecting the brain. While memory impairment is a symptom of the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, madness can also […]
Long-Awaited Approval for Living Choice Galston
Following a five-year, protracted process, the Hornsby Shire Council has given Development Approval for Living Choice Galston, an upmarket retirement community planned for 330 Galston Road, Galston. The decision paves the way for the construction of 40 two and three-bedroom villas, 48 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and a luxury leisure centre. Living Choice Galston […]
