Books in A Time of Need: Galston High School Library to Your Doorstep
With Greater Sydney in lockdown and schools shifting to online learning, students at Galston High School have switched their schoolbooks for laptops and classrooms for Zoom calls. But one essential aspect of school is more challenging to substitute – the school library. To fill this gap, Galston High School’s library is offering a book delivery […]
Special Needs New Dural School Now Enrolling Yrs 1-12
Contributed by Craig Hingston Hope New Dural School has announced it is now accepting enrolments for children from Year 1 through to Year 12. The School, which caters for children with moderate intellectual delay or Autism Spectrum Disorder, had been enrolling from Years 3-12 since its inception in 2015. New Hope School was granted the […]
Northholm Grammar seeks to challenge every student to achieve their potential
At Northholm Grammar, our educational philosophy is firmly based on the principal of academic intentionality with pastoral attentiveness. The Northholm School believes in raising academic expectations and grammar knowledge for all students in order to help them meet their potential, and recognises the importance of supporting their wellbeing and personal growth to meet these expectations. […]
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 […]