Local Club Prepares for 50 Year Anniversary
Emu Plains Netball Club have completed a successful season in the Penrith District Netball Association, with the local club fielding 21 teams this year. Playing in the club’s 49th season, the 21 teams consisted of 145 junior and 50 senior players, ranging in age from 6 to 56 years. “We had many highlights this season. […]
Turning Old Back to New
Ever wondered what happens to furniture and homewares once their given a new lease on life? The Upcycle Bandwagon opened its doors at the foot of the Blue Mountains last month and showcases an amazing display of upcycled, secondhand and reloved products. Talented local owner Stacey Alexander first created The Upcycle Bandwagon in 2014. Whilst […]
Remembrance Day – Lest We Forget
Remembrance Day in Australia will be a day of significance this year. Sunday the 11th of November marks the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice, which ended the First World War in 1918. In 1997, Governor-General William Deane issued a formal proclamation that would declare the 11th of November to be Remembrance Day. The proclamation urged […]
What is BYOD?
BYOD stands for Bring Your Own Device. In educational settings, the initiative centres around taking a device, such as a laptop or tablet, to school for learning purposes. This concept has been around for over five years now and has been met with mixed opinions and concerns. Undeniably, however, is the need for new models […]
The Origins of Halloween
Halloween is celebrated on October 31st. There are as many versions of the origins of Halloween as there are views about the day itself. Some people see it as a fun activity for children who dress up in costumes, have parties and go trick-or-treating to collect as many sweets as possible. Others see the day […]
Marty – Heart and Soul of Emu Plains Cricket Club
Emu Plains Cricket Club recently commenced the 2018/19 season with the defending 1st Grade Premiers taking on Springwood at Dukes Oval. The most successful Club in the history of the NDCA winning the 1st Grade Evans Shield 22 times, the current 1st Grade side has had one common denominator for the past 28 seasons; Captain […]
Ava Makes History for School
Local Ava Hagelburg recently competed at her first Arndell Anglican College Interschool Equestrian Carnival at Hawkesbury Showground in Clarendon, representing Emu Plains Public School with her horse, KT Sweet Dreams. The dedicated year five student was the first ever competitor to represent her school in the sport of Equestrian Show Riding, making it one memorable […]
Emu Plains Lions Say ‘Hear Here’
Emu Plains Lions were at Specsavers in Westfield Plaza Penrith when they launched their audiology service last month. Specsavers are progressively rolling out their audiology service across Australia and the Penrith store is the 52nd to offer the service. 1 in 6 Australians experience hearing loss, but only 1 in 3 do anything about it. […]
Unleash your Inner Chef
Many of us have an inner desire to be a great cook, but just don’t know where to start. Well that can all change, now that passionate foodie Meryl Butterworth has opened Relish Cooking School right on our very own door step. The exciting cooking school has just celebrated it’s first birthday and is already […]
EPIC!@EPPS P&C Fair and Movie Night
It’s going to be a slam dunk for Emu Plains Public School, as the P&C begin fundraising to help construct a multicourt in the school playground. EPIC!@EPPS kicks off at 4:30pm, Saturday 27th October, 2018 with a fun-filled fair and movie night. Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your picnic rug and bring your […]