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String Tutors

Violin, Viola & Cello

Eva Li – Tuesday

E. eva_li_98@outlook.com

M. 0479 149 490

Violin

Marina – Thursday and Friday

E. mgorinova7@gmail.com

M. 0404 130 022

Cello

Sebastian - Thursday

E. scjmansell@gmail.com

M. 0433 891 794

Instrument Hire

The school offers instrument hire for violins and cellos which includes the instrument, rosin and bow. The cost of hire is $60 per semester or $100 per year. Please send an email to the office addressed to Miss Gong if you are interested or have any questions.

2025 Granny Smith Festival

This coming Saturday 18th October Granny Smith Festival is back and celebrating 40 years!

Also back this year is the Youth Zone for 12 – 24 year olds which features a free photobooth, fairy floss, lots of local young artists playing across the day and an arts and crafts hub.

The Youth Zone is located on West Parade opposite the Landmark Hotel and will be open from 10am – 5pm.

You can check out what else is on across the festival by checking out the 2025 program.

The Northern Centre - Parenting Programs and Playgroups

Click here to register for Playgroups

Click here to register of Parenting Programs

Strengthening Memory and Anxiety Reduction Trial (SMART)

We are currently offering six free treatment sessions for children with anxiety disorders at Macquarie University as part of a clinical trial funded by the Medical Research Future Fund – the Strengthening Memory and Anxiety Reduction Trial (SMART).

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues affecting children. Although we have good treatments, many children continue to struggle – even after receiving the best care currently available. One reason may be that children, like adults, often forget important parts of what they learn in therapy. There's promising new research in adults showing that brief memory training, completed after sessions, can boost how well treatment works. We're now trialling two types of memory training in children to see which works best alongside gold-standard anxiety treatment (exposure-focused cognitive behavioural therapy).

Click here to register your interest

Free Wayahead Transition to High School Webinar

The Northern Sydney Local Health District’s School Years team has partnered with Wayahead Mental Health Association NSW to offer a free Transition to High School webinar for parents and carers of children in Years 5 and 6. This session aims to support families in preparing for a smooth and confident start to high school.

The webinar will cover topics including how anxiety develops, the cycle of anxiety, adolescence-specific challenges, and practical strategies to support your child. The session also includes helpful resources and a Q&A to address your questions directly.

Date: Wednesday 22 October 2025

Time: 7:15 - 8:30 pm

Where: Online via Zoom

To register click here

Starting High School Webinar

City of Ryde has partnered with KYDS, The Harrison Reidel Foundation and councils across the Northern Sydney region to present a FREE webinar for parents and carers of children starting high school in 2026!

Date: Monday 10th November

Time: 6.30pm – 8pm

Venue: Zoom (link provided after registration)

Our presenters from KYDS and Harrison Riedel Foundation will take parents and carers through:

Understanding the challenges - Learn the most common concerns Year 6 students face when starting high school, from academic pressures to social change.

Practical strategies - Discover simple, effective ways to support your child, from building routines and organisation skills to fostering independence and resilience.

Focusing on wellbeing - Explore how relationships, balance, and open conversations can make a huge difference during this formative time.

Helpful resources - Get introduced to trusted tools and services, including Kids Helpline, Headspace, Lifeline, and the complimentary YourCrew App, with journaling, safety plans, and pathways to help.

Registrations: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1704560338859

Parenting Teenagers in a Multicultural Context - Cantonese Webinar

Click here to register for the webinar

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