Our Community Vet on the Grow
This month brings some exciting news to the local community, with Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital relocating to bigger premises. The much-loved vet has moved from 377 Wentworth Road to 49 Wentworth Road in Orchard Hills and are now just further down the road. The new premises have been renovated to accommodate a veterinary hospital. The […]
Our Local Elvis
It’s been 20 years since he got behind the microphone in his first Elvis Presley contest, paying homage to the King. Now, it’s a reality for Jordan Springs’ Steve Head, who is amongst one of Australia’s leading Elvis tribute artists. Like many, Steve got started from karaoke nights. During his first Elvis contest in 1999, […]
Online Pet Registration Services get Tails Wagging in Penrith
Over 1,500 dog and cat owners in the across Penrith and the Blue Mountains have taken advantage of new and improved online systems to register their pets from the comfort of their own homes. Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith said the local pet owners are among 12,813 cat and dog owners across NSW who […]
What’s Happening @ Jordan Springs Probus Club
The club was formed under the Probus values of supporting and promoting Friendship, Fellowship and Fun in retirement. We are actively seeking new members from Jordan Springs and surrounding suburbs with currently no waiting list for applications. The members have expressed interest in establishing some special interest groups such as walking, movie, theatre, wine and […]
House Captains Meet Kurtley Beale
Local students Tane and Jess, the House Captains at Ropes Crossing Public School for the inaugural Beale Sport House, were recently invited to attend the new Bankwest Stadium at Parramatta to meet the namesake of their house – Australian Wallaby star Kurtley Beale. They were accompanied by fellow students Rahfia and Ashmit. Beale was chosen […]
Education
School shopping is becoming increasingly common amongst parents looking to find the ‘best’ educational setting for their children. It seems gone are the days when parents would simply send their child to their closest local public school. We are in a new age where parents are spoiled for choice and schools are in a bid […]
Parents Corner
Escalation traps are one of the most common types of parent traps, and involve ‘child escalation’ and ‘parent escalation’. Child Escalation When children want something and don’t get it, they can learn that by escalating in their behaviour or emotions (hitting, crying, whining, nagging) they can get what they want. For example, a child wants […]
Carruthers Creates History
14-year old Coby Carruthers from Jordan Springs has become the first junior golfer to ever win the Don Watson Handicap Match Play Trophy at Leonay Golf Club, defeating another junior Cooper McLean 3 and 2 in the Final of the local event. The Match Play Championship has been in existence for the past fifty years […]
Talking to the Animals
Many dog owners would agree that it can be a daily struggle for your pooch to behave. One minute they’re laying down quietly at your feet and the next they’re barking and digging a hole in your backyard. For local dog trainer Paula Smith, it’s all in a day’s work. Raised in the Blue Mountains […]
Local Mum Gives Back, through Play
What started as a group of new mums’ catching up for a coffee and play date has turned into something much bigger – Messy Play. Local resident and mum, Shareema Allen, is the founder of Messy Play Playgroup. Messy Play Playgroup is a Jordan Springs based playgroup backed by Playgroup NSW. A typical session for […]