Neighbourhood Media Turramurra Magazine | Issue #5

TURRAMURRA NORTH FROM THE 1900S

TURRAMURRA NORTH FROM THE 1900S

PROPERTY FORECAST WITH MATT BOLIN ADOPT WITH MAGGIE’S RESCUE

PROPERTY FORECAST WITH MATT BOLIN ADOPT WITH MAGGIE’S RESCUE

COVER FEATURE

HISTORY

Into The Archives, Turramurra - Series 1, A Look Back On Turramurra North Public School

FEATURE

Try Turramurra Festival is coming - March 18!

FEATURE

Street Art at Try Turramurra Festival

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PUBLISHER - Neighbourhood Media

Celebrating International Women’s Day

DESIGNER - Robert Everett

CONTRIBUTORS - Elliot Lindsay, Isabella Edwards, Tahney Fosdike, Charlotte Smee, Jamie Apps, Kristin Bayley

ADVERTISING - Georgie Pengelly - 0416 972 081

A Market Report From Matt Bolin At Ray White Upper North Shore

COMMUNITY HOME HOME

PETS

Available for adoption with Maggie’s Rescue & Meet the Pets of 2074!

LEARN

Home Improvements With Frenchic - Series 1: The Kitchen Check Out These Local Open Days

- From Under 3’S To Y12

WELLNESS

The best markets on the North Shore

PUZZLE

Crossword & Sudoku

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Showing a teacher with a combined 3rd /4th class. Persons shown: Les Cole, Horace Liversidge, Weinbeck, Fred Moll, Frank Helliwell, Erick Chamberlain, Henshaw, Jack Cale, Thelma Nagle, Kathleen Adams, Elma Pierce, John Shipton, Mamie St.Ledger and Renee Chamberlain.

IIN SERIES 1, we go back in time to Turramurra North Public School - was first opened in October 1914, by the following March, there were more than 70 students enrolled. The school became the social hub of the area. There was a shop and a concentration of homes near the school, with orchards, dairies, poultry farms and market gardens close by.

In the digitally-dominated, fast-paced world we live in today, sometimes it’s nice to slow down and reflect on the simpler times, remembering the roots and past lives of our surroundings, through photographs + images from yesteryear.

Image above: 3rd & 4th Classes - Turramurra North Public School 1922

Image above: 4th, 5th & 6th Classes - Turramurra North Public School 1948 Shows a class photograph of a combined 4th, 5th and 6th class at Turramurra North Public School.

Image Credit: Ku-ring-gai Library Local History Collection

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Children, Turramurra North Public School 1934

Shows a class photograph of pupils at Turramurra North Public School. Persons shown: Archie Palthorp, Roy Chamberlain, Evyanne Lanfear, Myra Stephens, Tom Tesoriero, Gloria Shelton, Molly ?, Lorna Liversidge, Peggy Wallbank, Joe Hope, Wally St. Ledger, Harry Whaling and Ray Chamberlain.

Turramurra North Public School, North Turramurra 1914. Taken by B Hughes, Headmaster Turramurra North Public School 1914. Pupils assemble outside the school building. The age range and clothing of the children suggest this may have been the whole school. The original copy is water damaged. Some sections of the photograph, have been damaged.

Turramurra – try, taste, trail is concluding with the Try Turramurra Festival on March 18th!

TTHE Turramurra – try, taste, trail experience is coming to an end in the next few weeks with the exciting Try Turramurra Festival. Taking place on Saturday, March 18th from 12 pm to 6 pm at Cameron Park and the Seniors Hall lawn, this jampacked one-day event is set to include live performances, workshops, food, and drinks stalls, and so much more! It’s set to be an excellent day out for the entire family.

Turramurra – try, taste, trail has seen outdoor movie screenings, art installations, live music and edible planted flora, breathe fresh life and colour into Turramurra. Turramurra – try, taste, trail and the Try Turramurra Festival have received funding from the state government as part of the Streets as Shared Spaces Program. The programs sought to increase collaboration between local governments and community sectors as well as improve pedestrianisation throughout NSW. A feat that has certainly been achieved with Turramurra – try, taste, trail. Mayor Jeff Pettett has said of the festival:

“We are thankful for the NSW Government’s grant to host Try Turramurra. It’s a great way to invigorate and bring new life to the centre of Turramurra.”

“It’s great to see local businesses getting involved, as well as community organisations having the chance to talk to

people about what they do.”

“We’re grateful to the state government for supporting Try Turramurra and providing funds for the new William Street pedestrian crossing and the art installations in the centre.”

If you’ve missed out on the festivities, don’t fret! The Try Turramurra Festival taking place on Saturday, March 18th has plenty on offer!

Other events and activities include plant advice and discussion with Bushcare experts, speed painting, and live music in Cameron Park throughout the afternoon.

In addition, there will be roaming entertainers and face painting for kids. There will also be many stores with delicious treats on offer, including food, ice cream, coffee, BBQ and even boutique beers and wines for the adults. There will also be stalls selling lovely goods supporting local businesses, from giftware to pottery.

Be sure to pick up a bunch of gorgeous and tasty goodies to settle in for a picnic and soak up the sun and live entertainment.

Come along on March 18th for a day filled with family-friendly fun at the Try Turramurra Festival!

TURRAMURRA

- Create a Herb Pot 12 pm-1:30 pm, 2:30 pm-4 pm –Calling all green thumbs! Pop on down to Cameron Park to build your own mini-herb garden.

- Meet the Animals 12:30 pm – 1 pm – get up close and personal with some cuddly animal ambassadors from the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. Learn all about their habitats and behaviours down at Cameron Park.

- Qigong Class for Beginners 12 pm – 12:45 pm, 1 pm-1:45 pm – Ever thought of giving Qigong a go? All age groups are welcome at this free class at the Turramurra Seniors Centre.

- Chess, Cheer and Chocolate 2 pm - 6 pm – How does a game of giant chess and heaps of chocolate sound? Fun and delicious? We agree. Get yourself down to the lawn outside the Seniors Centre on Gilroy Road to take part!

- Circus Workshop 1 pm – 4 pm – Have kids aged 5 – 15 years? Bring them along to a fantastic circus workshop led by performer Nick Fury at Cameron Park. Bookings Essential.

- Net Zero at Try Turramurra Festival 12 pm – 6 pm – Passionate about climate change? Get together at Cameron Park with some local Net Zero champions and residents to discuss ways to reduce emissions in the community.

Kuringgai Council upcoming events

International Womens Day Forum

Twilight Jazz at Eryldene

Try Turramurra Festival

Aged Care Careers Expo

Dogs in the Park

For many of the workshops and activities, bookings are essential. This is due to limited capacity; however, most events are free! For the full list of events and to book a ticket visit: krg.nsw.gov.au/tryturramurra

Thursday 9 March 10am-12 noon

Saturday 11 March 3-9pm

Saturday 18 March 12-6pm

Thursday 23 March 10am-12.30pm

Sunday 26 March 10am-2pm

Full details at krg.nsw.gov.au/whatson

FEATURE

LOCALS and visitors alike felt wonder and awe at the Try Turramurra Art Trail! A gallery of works displayed along Turramurra’s streets and pedestrian areas as a part of the Turramurra – try, taste, trail festival that has been occurring over the summer months. We spoke with the art trail’s organiser, Ms Danielle Littlewood, to learn more.

Zest Events International, the company that curated the trail and of which Danielle is the Project Manager, works under the guiding principle of “Art for Purpose”. Danielle described this credo as:

“Our projects focus on providing ‘art for purpose’. The purpose may be to educate the community, convey a particular message, or in this case with our Try Turramurra Art Trail, to reinvigorate public space and create a reason for people to come out onto the streets to explore not only the art trail but all of what this great little Sydney suburb has to offer.”

The Turramurra art trail’s works have received warm responses since their installations, with Danielle noting:

“The members of the public we spoke to were very excited to see the art trail being installed and injecting a bit of fun back onto the streets.”

Art has long been an important tool in connecting people and sharing ideals. However, the trail’s artworks put a unique and fun spin on classic conceptions of art.

“We love being able to use our unique 3D artworks to bring a feeling of colour and interactive fun into the community. Through our pavement art illusions, people can take part in the art, something that both big and little kids get a kick out of, and it’s also completely inclusive for people with limited abilities.” Said Danielle Littlewood.

Moreover, artworks offer an intense ability to evoke a sense of place and community within their images. This element was strongly implemented throughout the artworks that make up the Try Turramurra Art Trail.

“Through the Try Turramurra project, we aimed to speak to the historic culture of the suburb and highlight unique characteristics of the community and the local environment, for example, you can find a local lorikeet reading a book near the library and local native creek characters such as the Green and Golden Bell Frog playing around in Stonex Lane” Danielle recounted.

Head out into the Turramurra streets to see how many artworks you can spot!

LDanielle Littlewood explains the process of bringing Try Turramurra’s Art Trail to life.

COMMUNITY

WWITH the return of the school term, the Ku-ring-gai council has opened the doors of its youth hubs once again. Both hubs — St Ives and Gordon locations — provide many activities for children aged 12–18, perfect for teens looking for some afternoon entertainment after school or TAFE!

Gordon Youth Hub is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 pm to 8 pm. Located in the old school building next to Gordon Library, the hub offers Foosball, table tennis, Nintendo Switch, computers, music, TVs, and Netflix. The youth hub offers a safe space for people to hang out and enjoy free activities.

The St Ives youth hub offers many of the same activities and facilities as the Gordon location. It has also recently been redone with new floors, furniture and equipment added last year.

Both hubs provide free recreational activities and other support for young people and are staffed by professional youth workers. These activities include special events focused on community involvement and youth development. For example, last November, St Ives Youth Hub held an event for young people to meet local police officers and discuss their roles over a free burger and juice! Similarly, Gordon Youth Hub regularly works in collaboration with Gordon Library to provide study sessions and free coffee and snacks for local Year 12 students.

St Ives Youth Hub will partner with Ku-ring-gai Youth Development Service (KYDS). This will provide local children with free access to mental health services. Mayor Jeff Pettett had this to say:

“This will be a free and confidential service to our young

residents who may be experiencing problems at school or home and feel they need extra support.”

KYDS provides aid to teens as well as their parents and carers via mental health support. They have been operating in the Ku-ring-gai area for over 15 years, tackling stigmas surrounding mental health. Over the past year, KYDS has provided counselling for over 400 young people.

Issues such as suicidal thoughts, break-ups, addictions, body image, grief, loss, study stress and family breakdowns are some areas in which KYDS can provide support. This support takes shape in many forms, including personalised counselling, family counselling, early intervention workshops and information events. KYDS also offers free online resources for parents and teens.

In addition to donations by local businesses and community groups, KYDS also receives Local, State and Federal funding, according to their 2021/2022 annual report

At time of publication, the youth hubs are officially open and waiting for your teens to come along.

If you know someone aged 12–18, send them down to either the St Ives or Gordon locations to take advantage of the fantastic, free activities and services being provided!

St Ives and Gordon Youth Hubs have reopened!

RUNNING every Thursday evening between February and April, Library Up Late will host a series of engaging chats with authors. Each event will run between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book a space ahead of time. Next week, Debra Keenahan will lead the evening, discussing her latest piece, Othering — a text influenced by her experience as a person with achondroplasia dwarfism. In addition to being an author, Keenahan is also an artist, human rights academic and psychologist.

Professor Raina MacIntyre is also set to be in attendance. Professor MacIntyre, who won the Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science last year, is recognised for her work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Professor MacIntyre will be discussing her newest release, Dark Winter. This text examines natural and manmade pandemics and human responses to them.

Dr Hugh MacKay will also present. Dr Mackay, a social researcher and columnist with a career spanning over 60 years, is also a best-selling author. With an impressive collection of 22 fiction and non-fiction titles, Dr Mackay will be discussing his newest book, The Therapist, and his relationship with fic-

tion and non-fiction writing.

Writer, director, and performer Eliza Reilly will be discussing the impactful women of Australia’s history — whose names you might never have heard before. Reilly will also be discussing her latest book, Sheilas, a humorous and informative piece about Australia’s most notable, forgotten women.

Library Up Late will also be hosting “The New Crime Wave”, a panel discussion between crime authors Hayley Scrivenor, Benjamin Stephenson and Fiona Kelly McGregor. Science author Ivy Shih will also speak on communication in science and the impacts of misinformation. Additionally, Michelle Cahill will discuss Australian-Asian contemporary literature and her contribution to the HSC syllabus — a great event for Year 12 students.

For full details of all the talks and to reserve a seat, head to: krg.nsw.gov.au/libraryuplate

35 YEARS EXPERIENCE

RThe library will be hosting free and interesting talks with authors. Browse some of them below!

COMMUNITY

“THE vote for women will unite our strength,” marked the words of the first International Women’s Day over one hundred years ago in 1911, which evolved through the activism of American and European socialist women.

In 1928, the first Australian IWD rally took place in the Sydney Domain, organised by the Militant Women’s Movement, calling for better working conditions, including equal pay, an 8-hour day, unemployment benefits and paid holidays. Three years later, Melbourne joined with their own rally, with both cities using IWD to demand, again, equal pay, alongside addressing other serious issues affecting women.

After decades operating as a grass-roots socialist movement, IWD was adopted by the United Nations in 1975, who officially declared March 8 as the day for women’s rights and world peace. Across the 1970s, Australia started to see larger crowds at IWD marches, advocating for improvements to women’s work, education, childcare, and reproductive rights.

Over the last fifty years, IWD has continued to grow in momentum, especially in the mainstream compared to its more politically affiliated formative phase. These days, International Women’s Day oscillates between being a day of protest or celebration, depending on the country and political climate.

The International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA),

a major advocate for IWD in Australia, says on their website, “IWD is a once-a-year chance to remind governments, businesses and everyone else watching that women aren’t going anywhere, and we’re prepared to take action to achieve our human rights.”

The day inspires action for the same issues women first protested in the 20th century - such as decreasing violence against women and improving workplace and reproductive rights - while educating the public on new issues, like gender inequality caused by climate change and technological innovation.

The UN has named the theme for IWD 2023, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.” The theme encourages the global community to recognise and support women and girls who are championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital education, while also exploring the digital gender gap and protecting the rights of women and girls in digital spaces.

This year, many Australians gathered to observe IWD across a variety of marches and fundraising events. Even though the day has now passed, it’s not too late to celebrate by donating to a feminist cause, reading books by women from all walks of life or mentioning women you admire - whether from the media or your personal life - on social media.

After wrapping up this year’s International Women’s Day, we take a moment to reflect on the day’s roots in Australia, and remember its continuing impor tance to women everywhere.

TEach year on March 8, International Women’s Day (IWD) gives an oppor tunity to champion women’s achievements and take a stand against gender inequalit y.

HOME

AT RAY WHITE Upper North Shore, we’re proud to have sold more property across the Upper North Shore than any other agency in 2022. This means we meet more buyers than anyone else, giving our vendors a huge advantage.

There is a lot of media speculation about the property market at present, so let me explain what’s really happening locally.

MARKET UPDATE:

It’s the news many locals have been waiting for, according to NEOVAL, house prices bottomed out in December 2022 and have increased by 2.7% since then. A combination of increasing population and housing shortages are the likely key drivers, along with very low stock meaning more competition between buyers is stabilising the market and giving price the opportunity to rise.

The problem we’re seeing on the Upper North Shore is that

listings are down almost 30% on the same period last year. February through to the Easter break is usually the second biggest selling season of the calendar year with buyers and sellers resuming their plans around moving on to their next chapter. Some sellers have a perception that selling in spring and autumn can be advantageous due to weather and gardening conditions but in reality, there’s no ‘wrong’ time to buy or sell property. The factors that trigger buying or selling a home typically have nothing to do with seasons but are driven by much larger factors such as changes in work or family dynamics.

While interest rate rises will no doubt continue to restrict some buyers’ borrowing capacity, there are many qualified, motivated and eager buyers in the market at present. With competition increasing and low stock levels the market is going to be exciting to watch this year.

AI was recently honoured to receive the Agent of the Year award, in Turramurra by RateMyAgent - the only award in the industry based on customer satisfaction. As a Turramurra local, born and bred, and having been an agent in the area for over 13 years, I love helping my clients maximise their property’s potential to get the highest return on their investments.

"Throughout 2023 we will see increased competition for properties which could drive up prices."

Let’s take a look at two factors affecting the housing market:

POPULATION GROWTH

Australia’s population growth increased by 290,000 people in the 12 months to June 2022 and this rate of increase is expected to continue to increase this year. While this increase is good news for sectors experiencing employment shortages and for our economy, it is coming at a time where the number of houses being built is starting to fall. A construction crisis and a fall in housing approvals is starting to show up in home completions. In some parts of Australia, a lack of housing is showing up in skyrocketing rents and house prices that are remaining high despite the sharp rise in interest rates. Construction costs will start to moderate this year but higher costs of finance mean that the appetite to invest in new housing is very low.

CHINESE DEMAND FOR AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY

Relative to the red hot demand for Australian property we saw from China at the end of last decade, the number of Chinese purchasers is likely to remain comparatively low. Nevertheless, property investors from China are active globally and we will see a pick up in buyer activity of new developments now that borders have re-opened.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR TURRAMURRA?

The median price for a home in Turramurra is currently $2,900,000 and for an apartment is $980,000. The Upper North Shore is incredibly insulated against market fluctuations as the demand from buyers is always so strong. The drawcard

of great schools, shops, parks and community vibe resonate with buyers moving from the Lower North Shore and further afield.

Throughout 2023 we will see increased competition for properties which could drive up prices. More buyers coming from out of the area will be looking for new builds, recently renovated properties or great land for a knock-down-rebuild. Quality developments are also in high demand like unit 2/711 Turramurra Avenue, Turramurra which I recently sold for $1,855,000. This was my 29th sale of units in the Aurum complex and 10 years after completion it remains one of the most in-demand complexes.

We can’t predict the future but what we do know is that market fundamentals right now are helping our clients who are looking to sell. Selling your home is a big decision. My team and I are here to assist you throughout the sales process. We aim to ensure every property reaches every potential buyer (both active and passive) and that we achieve the highest possible price while making the process as seamless as possible. If you’d like to learn more about selling your home, please get in touch.

HOME

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KEELEY’S existing kitchen was installed when the house was first built and was overdue a facelift! The units and doors were still in great condition and quotes to replace the kitchen came in at over $20,000 an expense which really wasn’t needed!

Keeley’s vision was to create an airy, elegant kitchen with hints of timber. Keeley and her husband, Brendan added new handles to update the old cupboards instantly!

Durability was key, which is why Keeley chose Frenchic’s Al Fresco Inside Outside Range, which requires minimal preparation, no priming and no sealing (it’s all built in!) once cured is as hard as nails, and comes with a 2 year “satisfaction guarantee” The best part is, it has no odour, minimal VOC’s, and is safe to use around children (it even self levels!)

Keeley and Brendan set about preparing the kitchen, and gave the cupboards a good scrub clean with Sugar Soap. They then removed the old handles and filled the holes. As the units had a gloss finish they gave a light sand with very fine sandpaper. Once washed with water and dried, they set about painting the doors using the Frenchic Synthetic Oval Brush.

Once the first coat had dried, they applied a further coat (no need to sand in between) and the final coat was applied to finish the doors off! They then drilled new holes for the hardware and added a gorgeous stone effect tile to the backsplash to really finish it off!

HOW

MUCH DID IT COST?

• 3 Tins – Dazzle Me! 750ml - $147

• Frenchic Sugar Soap - $8.00

• Frenchic Synthetic Oval Brush - $24

• Splashback - $300

TOTAL - $500

Saving a massive $19,500!!!

We know times are hard, so Frenchic brings you the most cost effective ways to refresh your home, without breaking the bank! This month, we’re focusing on the hub of the home - the kitchen!

WHAT PAINT IS BEST FOR KITCHEN CABINETS?

Apart from the colour you are dreaming of, the best paint to use on kitchen cabinets needs to be both robust and practical.

To minimise the messy, smelly and time-consuming aspect of painting your kitchen, you need a selfpriming, self-sealing paint that requires simple surface preparation. For this, the best paint for your kitchen cabinets is Frenchic! Water-based with low VOC content, these paints are a pleasure to use. They are self-priming, self levelling & self sealing! So cut out the need for smelly primers since French are low odour themselves.

Both our Al Fresco & Lazy Ranges to have a flat finish, meaning little sheen, so a great for hiding imperfections that glossy surfaces tend to highlight. In addition, Frenchic is extremely robust so will withstand daily use, we even provide a warranty!

IS IT EASY TO PAINT KITCHEN CABINETS?

You can paint kitchen cabinets in just THREE easy steps with minimal fuss, equipment and expense. All you need to do is;

• Clean

• Scuff Sand, with a fine sand paper (to provide a key for the paint),

• Apply paint

Find The Best Colour For Your Kitchen

Frenchic Paint is a cost effective way to revamp your kitchen. All our products are self-priming, durable and with minimal VOCs. There’s a kaleidoscopic range of colours available to suit every taste and setting, from classic neutrals to greens, blues and greys. Whatever your preference, we have you covered.

Join us next month to see the steps to transform your tiles & bathroom! Head to www.frenchic.com.au to arrange your free colour consult and order a colour chart!

– SERIES 1 - KITCHEN

If you’re considering enrolment, or a change of school for one of the younger members in your family - an Open Day, or School tour is a great way to gain insight into what life is really like beyond the school gates. We’ve put together some local Open Days + Tours available from Pre-Kindy to Year 12.

SYDNEY GRAMMAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL

S- 11 Ayres Rd, St Ives

ST IVES PREP is a school for busy boys who love to learn, ask lots of questions, and think deeply about their world. From Preschool to Year 6, St Ives Prep embraces a strong school-wide culture of reading and the joy of discovery. The school has both impressive curricula and extra-curricular programmes with the boys growing and learning in fields such as literacy, music, drama, sport, the visual arts, social sciences, languages, debating, STEM and chess.

St Ives Prep is dedicated to developing rounded boys who are passionate about learning and keen to be active, informed, and critical thinkers. Boys continue to College Street in the city at the conclusion of their primary education. Applications can be made at any time; the school does not have a waiting list. The Headmaster conducts school tours throughout the year. To book, call the Registrar on 8302 5200 or email stivesenrolments@sydgram.nsw.edu.au

MONTESSORI - Under 3’s Open Morning

THE Toddler classes offer the traditional indoor/outdoor Montessori class environment - introducing the child, in the company of their parent or carer, to the Montessori environment and materials under the close guidance of a Directress. Both the adult and child are engaged in all activities and play as a direct preparation for the Montessori 3-6 Pre-Primary program. The Toddler class sessions run for 2 ¼ hours from 8.45am to 11:00am. Enrolment in the Toddler program is for one whole school term, or for the rest of the school term, if a child starts after the first day. The toddler program will run on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings - cost for one day each week for the term is $355 in 2023, and children can attend all, or 1 day.

The next Open Morning will be on Saturday 25 March from 10am-12pm at 42-44 Bobbin Head Rd, Pymble. Bookings will be essential via EventBrite. - check out the website for more details northsidemontessori.nsw.edu.au

Image - Sydney Grammar.

BRIGIDINE COLLEGE, 325 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives

IN 2023 , Brigidine College will continue their Twilight Tours. Running from 4pm to 5.30pm, Twilight Tours provide an opportunity for prospective students and their families to gain an insight into life at Brigidine. Hear from Executive Team leaders as well as Student Leaders whilst experiencing the wonderful campus first-hand.

Book a tour online: - brigidine.nsw.edu.au/contact/book-a-tour

CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

WELCOMING students and families of all backgrounds, cultures and religions. Corpus is a school with a strong spirit, a nurturing and welcoming community, and amazing opportunities to lead and succeed. Corpus Christi hosts open days throughout the year, with the next Open Day scheduled for Friday 24th March 2023 - running from 8:45am to 10:30am. The open day is a structured morning to provide meaningful insight into the school, including a tour of our extensive grounds and classrooms, as well as an opportunity to meet the Principal, teachers, learning specialists, students and other families. Big enough to matter, yet small enough to care, Corpus is the perfect choice for your child.

Book via webformccsidbb.catholic.edu.au - or call 02 9988 3135

Image - Montessori.

Image - Corpus Christi.

COMMUNITY

Residents on the North Shore are lucky to be within a stones throw of several awesome markets; offering everything from fresh fruit and vegetables - to the finest artisanal products from right across Sydney.

MST IVES SHOWGROUND MARKET

MAKE the Saturday St Ives Showground Market part of your local shopping routine; meet other local shoppers and connect with like minded people whilst getting your weekly shopping done in the fresh air! These friendly community markets offer everything from fresh organic fruit and vegetables, gourmet and seasonal produce to artisanal products. The team at Organic Food Markets takes pride in producing market places that offer both certified organic & conventional fruit and vegetable + a huge range of artisan products, there is a big focus on showcasing new local business startups and clever crafters alongside the healthy food offering.

You can enjoy St Ives Showground Markets every Saturday morning between 8am and 2pm. It’s an ideal place to spend a few hours doing your shopping, having a bite to eat while relaxing in the fresh air and enjoying time out with your family - and you can bring your dog too! Make sure to tag #stivesshowgroundfarmersmarket in your posts. If you’re interested in holding your own stall - all are welcome and rates start from $60 - reach out to office@organicfoodmarkets. com.au for more details.

Held every Saturday - 8am - 2pm

St Ives Showground

450 Mona Vale Rd, Terrey Hills

GORDON MARKETS

THE Gordon Markets have been operating consecutively for more than 30 years, every 2nd Sunday, of every month. The Markets are nestled right next to Gordon Station on the 2nd Level of the Council Car Park. There are more than 50 specialist merchants and store holders - with proceeds going to charitable causes. The markets are run by Rotary Volunteers from both Ku-ring-gai and Turramurra Rotary Clubs. Stall bookings can be made online at gordonmarkets. com.au - on the ‘Stalls’ tab.

2nd Sunday of Every Month - 8:30am - 2pm

Carpark - Level 2 1 Wade Lane, Gordon

HORNSBY MARKETS

HELD every Thursday, The Hornsby Market has become a hub for the local community with local residents making it a weekly ritual to come and explore the stalls, catch up with friends, and soak up the atmosphere. Hornsby’s unique culture and diversity make the market a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. There’s a huge range of stalls including organic eggs, gluten free cuisine, bakeries, fresh fruit + more.

Every Thursday - 8:30am - 2pm

Hornsby Mall

Florence & Hunter St, Hornsby

NORTHSIDE PRODUCE MARKET

ON the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, the tranquil Ted Mack Civic Park is home to the bustling Northside Produce Market (NPM) providing the best fresh produce straight from the farm, exceptional artisan food goods and delicious breakfast, brunch and lunch. NPM’s continued success since 1999, is thanks to the passionate stallholders and loyal shoppers (two legged and four legged) who come out in all weathers to support them.

More than 70+ stallholders farm and produce in regional NSW including Orange, the Riverina, Central Tablelands, Brother Mountains, Crescent Head and the outskirts of Sydney.

Keep up to date: northsydneycentre.com.au/events/39 and follow on Facebook (@Northside Produce Market) and Instagram (@nthsydmkts).

1st and 3rd Saturday every month 8am - 12pm

Ted Mack Civic Park 220 Miller St, North Sydney

IIF YOU’RE looking to add a furry family member to your household? It’s always better to adopt or foster. Maggie’s Rescue is a no-kill shelter that has been operating since 2011, placing thousands of dogs and cats with both foster families - into their forever homes. Check out their website for a full list of available animals: maggiesrescue.org

BARNEY - 1 year - Domestic Short Hair

Introducing Barney, a goofy, affectionate ginger kid who is on a mission to find his forever home.

Barney is an avid communicator, who is not afraid to tell you how he’s feeling and ask for attention. He will let you know when he’s upset and when he’s happy. This athletic feline is a little daredevil but oddly respects kitchen countertops.

A true belly rub connoisseur, Barney accepts only the best! He loves to play hard, but he knows how to balance it out with some rest and relaxation.

Barney returns the love given to him by snuggling up and/or giving you a massage and loves grabbing and squeezing your hands. No need to spend money on a masseuse when Barney is around!

OTTO - 7 months - Cattle Dog x Staffy

Otto is a very sweet and loving boy who absolutely loves all people and dogs. He is hugely affectionate to everyone and everything he meets. He has a lot of energy and so requires quite a lot of focused activity and exercise to avoid this energy being used to get up to mischief.

Being a young guy, he does require ongoing training and would highly benefit from classes to help him learn to tone down his enthusiasm when meeting new dogs and people. He’s whip smart and loves to learn so teaching him to be a respectable canine citizen should be a breeze.

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BARNEY OTTO

LOUIE & GEORGE SHILOH & SCOUT

SHILOH & SCOUT - Shiloh (aged 3) was adopted from SAFE Animal Rehoming in Roseville in March of 2021. She was rescued as a stray (9 months old and pregnant!) and brought to the shelter where she had 5 beautiful babies, all of whom were adopted. She remained in the shelter for almost a year following, before she wooed her way into her forever home. She has definitely fallen on her feetshe is adored by all, especially her vet who says she has a smashing set of whiskers! Shiloh’s little sister is called Scout (aged 6 months) who was adopted after her owner spotted a FB post from Dr Paws at Lane Cove about a litter of kittens available for adoption. Out of all the kittens, Scout was the only one that walked, put her front paws on her new owners chest and snuggled in - and the rest, as they say, is history.

PEEWEE

LOUIE (Blue) & GEORGE (Yellow) - When Louie met George, it wasn’t love at first sight - it took them about a month to become friends after first being introduced. But now they are best buddies and spend their days playingand being extremely noisy. Louie is around 3.5 years old, and has a lot to say - for example:

- "You’re so pretty"

- "Do you want a kiss, sweetheart?"

- "You’re a naughty boy"

- *Makes a fart noise* then says "excuse"

- "Hello cutie"

- "Good morning"

PEEWEE - Princess P as she is known is a mediumhaired ball of cuteness. Princess P came into this world all alone. She was found in a truck engine only a few hours old, cold, hungry, and a tiny 69g. With no Mummy or siblings to be found, the beautiful rescue Brighter Future Cat Rescue hand raised her to health. She is now a spoilt princess who loves when her foster mummy, who raised her comes over for a visit. Her favourite things in the whole world are feathers and to have her morning shower!

He is also very tame, he comes when called (usually) and is always open to a head scratch or a ride on your shoulder, but he will try and steal your food. George (yellow) is 3 and his specialty is aerial - he’s a super fast flyer and loves zooming around the house. He loves chasing Louie, eating corn and landing on people’s heads - ah, the simple life! You can check out these feathered friends on Instagram @louiethebluebudgie

If you are interested in adopting any of these amazing creatures you can visit our website for more info: maggiesrescue.org/adopt

CROSSWORD

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The last name of Matt, Ray White Upper North Shore’s local expert?

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Dog available for adoption via Maggie’s Rescue

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