Phone Council before you Fill!
Thinking of levelling your land or filling in areas of your property? Phone Council before you fill! Penrith Mayor, Ross Fowler OAM said that using landfill to raise or level your property could be illegal, so check with Council first. Illegal landfilling is filling without the necessary planning or licensing approvals. This commonly happens when […]
The Complete Educational Package at St Paul’s Grammar School
I consider St Paul’s Grammar School to be the leading school in Western Sydney, due to its unparalleled choice of subjects and extensive range of co-curricular offerings. However, school rankings of academic success may not include St Paul’s, despite very strong and consistent results. St Paul’s offers a diverse HSC curriculum, allowing students to specialize […]
Back to School Basics
The school holidays are officially over and parents across the state are breathing a sigh of relief as their children head back to school. But now, as the official 2019 school year has commenced it is time to reintroduce daily routines and expectations or begin implementing new ones that suit your current circumstances and needs. […]
Celebration Day at The Lakes Christian College
The Lakes Christian College celebrated a milestone in the life of the school on Thursday 1st November. Formally Kindalin Christian School, it has now been 10 years since the name changed to The Lakes Christian College which has enhanced the profile of the College in the local area. To mark this occasion, several other special […]
Here Comes Santa Claus (In a Truck)
Santa Claus will be trading in his sleigh for a fire truck this month, with the man in the big red suit joining Llandilo Rural Fire Brigade for the Santa Run to Jordan Springs and Llandilo. The Santa Run will visit Jordan Springs on Sunday 16th December, beginning in the morning where the fire truck […]
The First Christmas Tree
With Christmas almost here, you may notice the wide range of red and green decorations filling up the shelves in your local supermarket, crowds of people rushing through stores in search of the perfect stocking filler and not to forget the blissful setting up of the Christmas tree. Have you ever stopped for a moment […]
Jordan Springs Messy Play
Do your children like to get messy and have fun with their friends? Jordan Springs Messy Play is a local playgroup for children 0-5 years of age. The group involves a 2-hour session of play with sensory items like water, sand, paint as well as a variety of activities for children to participate in. The […]
There is Always H.O.P.E
Just four short months ago, I was a survivor wanting to share a very personal self-healing journey with the world. I created a blog. A very simple story blog. The story told, was my way of shedding an unwanted skin of childhood sexual abuse. My way of moving past survival mode and into the world […]
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Starting Kindergarten is an exciting milestone in every child’s life. As parents, it is normal to feel a little apprehensive about what challenges lie ahead. You might be unsure of routines and how your child might adjust. Is my child ready? What happens if my child has trouble making friends? How can I help support […]
Gazette Cadet – Georgia’s Journey
There’s nothing quite as exciting as having the opportunity to learn about something you are passionate about. I was recently given the opportunity to carry out my year 10 work experience at the District Gazette. I can still remember the moment I found out I would be doing work experience there. It was followed by […]