New syllabuses and Accessing Mental Health Services
New English and Mathematics New syllabuses for the State’s youngest students has been released, marking a major milestone in the NSW Government’s Curriculum Reform Agenda. The new K-2 syllabus will include: Simple, concise language which identifies key knowledge and skills Clear expectations on student reading progression Renewed focus on handwriting New […]
Discover A Fresh New Look Bakery, Delicatessen, Fish Market and More at Woolworths Glenorie
The store puts fresh food and convenience at its heart, offering artisan bread, a Macro wholefoods market and an array of fresh seafood from the fish market. Woolworths Glenorie takes great pride in partnering with Australian farmers to bring locals fresh fruit and vegetables as well as 100% Aussie Meat. The deli is inspired by […]
Arcadia Rural Fire Brigade News
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Tips on Tips
MARK COUPAR MEMBERSHIP OFFICER In Australia, leaving a tip seems a bit of a hit and miss affair; some people tips, and others don’t. Tipping in Australia is for good service and generally around 10%, but it is fair to say we don’t have a ‘tipping culture.’ Overseas, tipping is quite commonplace, particularly in America, […]
Merry Christmas from Rotary
BY NEVILLE HANSEN The Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and thank everyone for their support during the year. The Club now has Trees of Joy erected at Cherrybrook Village Shopping Centre and Thornleigh Village. The purpose of the Tree […]
Dural Scouts
BY WARREN PAYNE Scouting has now moved back from virtual to real meetings. Zoom was fun, but not the same as face-to-face activities with your friends. Covid-safe plans are in place, but restrictions are slowly easing. Joeys have been learning how to cook marshmallows with a Hobo stove (baked bean cans!) and how to put […]
Help STOP Mirvac Clearing Killing Wildlife
BY KATRINA EMMETT On Saturday 30th October, people of all political persuasions came together to demand that Mirvac delay their demolition works on the former-IBM site on Coonara Avenue, West Pennant Hills to save the baby wildlife that are still in their nests. The first stage of works on the site was given approval by […]
Probus Ponderings – You Can’t Keep A Good Group Down!
BY SUSAN WILSON After the year 2021 has been, it’s the little things you come to appreciate. For the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook, it was evident that getting together was one of these things. Our November Meeting at the Madison Function Centre, Dural, was full of fun in no small measure to the contribution […]
Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight
Covid restrictions ease, Glenhaven to Carol on Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight 2021 – Sunday 12th December Celebrating 21 Years, the annual Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight has become a fixture of Christmas in Glenhaven! Each year Glenhaven Oval fills with thousands of residents to celebrate the festive season. “We are truly grateful for what the Carol’s […]
What the Fish
What The Fish! café adds dining choice to the “Destination Flavour” map at Berowra Waters Marina. New proprietors and long-time locals, Karen and Daniel Prentice are committed to serving delicious food using quality locally-sourced produce. A revamp of the premises and menu has brought modern 21st Century décor, equipment, principles and practices to the table. […]