Hills Grammar teacher Creative Thinking
Hills Grammar teacher Sarah-Jayne Dooner keeps thinking of new ways to engage positively with her students in online lessons, including her Year 12 Ancient History class. Her efforts do not go unnoticed, as shown in this papyrus for the modern age (pictured) by student Josh Granger which features the teacher and her cat on the […]
Lorien Novalis School Celebration of 50 Years Educational Renewal
The question to be asked is not: What does an individual need to know and be capable of doing so as to fit into the existing social order? But rather: what potential does an individual have and what can be developed in him or her? (Rudolf Steiner) This year Lorien Novalis (School for Rudolf Steiner […]
Stem Success on the World Stage
By Craig Hingston F1 in Schools is the biggest Stem competition in the world involving 26,000 schools and more than 1,300,000 students…and Pacific Hills was represented when the top 43 teams came together this week to do battle at the World Finals in England. Three members of our Class of 2020, Lachlan George (Team Manager), Lachlan Vos […]
Northholm Grammar – The Year 5 Advantage
The transition from Primary to Secondary Years can be a challenge for students as the emphasis on academics, social awareness and independence begins to emerge. Northholm Grammar seeks to create a seamless link by preparing students as early as Year 5 by implementing practices that assists in developing students that are autonomous, responsible, independent and […]
Little Angels Early Learning Centre
FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED Little Angels is a family owned and operated early learning centre, situated in beautiful semi-rural surroundings in Dural. Their sister school in the hills has been operating for 16 years and is rated exceeding by ACECQA. WHAT WE OFFER Little Angels cares for children from 18 months to 6 years of […]
The many ways wellbeing is actioned at Northholm
Students thrive when they are provided a safe and supportive environment where they have the opportunities and motivation to reach their potential. Northholm Grammar School’s inclusive and dynamic approach to the Early Primary Years aims to establish a love of learning, a passion to explore new opportunities and a positive attitude to further enhance students' […]
Sharing a Common Goal – A Passion for Lifelong Learning
The Northholm Grammar learning community provides a space and structure for students, parents, carers and staff to align around a shared goal – to achieve success and inspire a passion for lifelong learning. Last term, Northholm students from Kindergarten to Year 6 enjoyed an afternoon of ‘Sharing our Learning’ with their families, showcasing learning activities […]
Meeting the Needs Of Our Community
MY STORY – EXPERIENTIAL EARLY LEARNING My Story is a family owned preschool and long day-care service. Anna and I (Chloe) decided to create this community because we were dissatisfied with the bureaucracy and sterility of the big chains. We believe that warmth, responsiveness and meaningful relationships are the basis of excellent education and care. […]
Pacific Hills Christian School Road Ready
BY CASSANDRA BEARDALL Thanks to Galmatic our Year 10s are road ready, having learned important aspects of car up-keep and maintenance. The students were immersed in practical skills during an interactive hands-on workshop. They learnt the correct way to jack the car and change the tyres, went under the bonnet and checked the oil, coolant […]
Galston High School Shaves for a Cure
At the end of last term, the Galston High School SRC ran an extremely successful (and fun!) World’s Greatest Shave event, raising an impressive amount for charity. Held on the 19th of March, almost $12,000 was raised in support of the Leukemia Foundation. Students filled the hall at lunch to watch on as the brave […]
