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Chess Champ in our Midst What happens when a very determined four-year-old girl is given a chess board by her father for her birthday? And her next-door neighbour happens to be an International Master? And he starts coaching her? Well, she grows up to become a chess champion of course! Local resident, Kashish Christian is now 17 and in year 11 at Penrith High School. Since then, she has travelled Australia and the world winning many titles. Some of her achievements include: Under 8 Girls Australian Champion, Under 10 Girls Australian Champion, Under 12 Girls Australian Champion, Under 15 City of Sydney Champion, Under 18 Girls NSW Championship 1st Place, Doeberl Cup Minor Division 1st place, Doeberl Cup Best Junior Female and on top of that, she is a Candidate Master. The best thing about playing chess is “meeting so many new people and constantly being exposed to new situations” says Kashish. “The bonds I have made with people through chess are so unique because of their nature. Some of my best friends to this day live in different states, but it all works out through a mutual interest in chess” she said. She describes the atmosphere of the tournaments as ‘incredibly diverse’ and especially enjoys “in between rounds, where you and your friends huddle up to prep for the next round”. When playing a tournament that lasts for several days, she says it is like Kashish Christian | Image Supplied. Article: Lisa Finn-Powell
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Fancy a Coffee and a Chat? The Jordan Springs Coffee and Chat Club is a social group that was formed in May 2015 by local resident Karen Cashen. The group meets on the last Wednesday of every month from 10:00am onwards, meeting at local businesses, H-Café and The Green Chocolate Lounge in Jordan Springs. “I was attending an information morning run by the U3A group about what they had available as I was new to the area and looking to do some photography courses. I was then approached by May from Lend Lease and asked if I would be interested in starting the group. At first, I thought heck no, as I’m the sort of person who flies under the radar and a bit of an introvert. But, the last couple of years, I have really stepped out of my comfort zone, slowly finding my voice and pursuing various interests I wouldn’t have thought I could do. The coffee group was born and now has 15-20 regular members” said Karen Cashen. The aim of the Jordan Springs Coffee and Chat Club is for the older residents to get out once a month and get together in a relaxed atmosphere, have a coffee and chat, get to know their neighbours and know that they are not alone. Every now and then on special occasions like Mother’s Day and Christmas, there are also lucky door prizes organised for the group by Karen. If you would like more information about the Jordan Springs Coffee and Chat Club, you can contact Karen Cashen by phone on 0438 352003, email at jandkcashen@bigpond.com or via the Jordan Springs Coffee and Chat Club Facebook page. Jordan Springs Coffee and Chat Club’s first birthday celebration. Image Supplied
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FAITH – ST DAVIDS CHURCH LLANDILO Article Written + Submitted by: Rev John Hebblewhite A: Lot 257A Seventh Ave, Llandilo P: 4736 3592 Service Times: 10am each Sunday, with additional services held: 2pm on the Third Sunday + 8am on the Fourth Sunday
Why we believe in someone or something is more important than what we believe. Christian practice arose from the challenge given by Jesus the Christ: everyone according to their ability and everyone according to their need. This generates genuine love and allows us to grow in the Presence of God. Essentially Christ did not come to found an institution but rather to change attitudes. From this the Christian Church grew and it must continually remind that our spirituality is not based on vague ‘feel good’ love but on an honest response to Jesus’s challenge: love God-love your neighbour. Sadly history has shown that many who profess to believe and follow Jesus the Christ, destroy trust and simply exert their own selfishness to the detriment of others, both individual and community. But alongside has been the response to the call of Jesus for honesty and service in history that so much good has been achieved. The latest National Census on religious activity makes for interesting reading and consideration. This has revealed a pleasing factor that to date the Australian population has maintained a healthy attitude in avoiding a too overt religious practice and avoided much American style civil religion in keeping clear of religious political rhetoric. As against all such analysis of human behaviour an important factor to keep in mind is that history has proved religion as such is part and particle of human beliefs and behaviour and as such cannot be ignored or avoided as it has proven to be a very powerful force for good or for worst. Into this scenario, the Call
of Jesus the Christ is a constant, and in itself cannot be ignored but rather embraced. The increase in people stating that they have no religion is fascinating because in reality we all believe in someone or something. That allows for the important fact that why we believe [either in accepting or rejecting a religious belief and practice] is more important than what is believed. Saint David’s remains a centre for worship because it is believed that Wisdom was with God in the beginning and became in the Person of Jesus the Christ a reality and to those who accept, it is through the Spirit of God that we are enabled to give the ‘why’ for belief. Rev John Hebblewhite
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Fitness, Friendship and Fun
Thanks to the efforts of their founder and director, Laura Watson, the ladies of the Jordan Springs and Surrounds Women’s Group have just completed their 20th hike/bush walk in a little over a year and a half! In 2015, Laura Watson founded the rapidly growing women’s group as a ‘safe haven for women to get out of the house’. She organises monthly meet ups that encourage women to make and accomplish their goals in health, fitness, careers and friendship.
One Sunday a month they go out and get active or go on an adventure. They alternate between the 7km Nepean River Bridge to Bridge walk with brunch afterwards and a two-hour hike/bush walk in Lawson or Glenbrook. “It’s amazing how many hidden waterfalls and tracks we have so close to home” said Laura. The hikes are very popular and well attended. “The ladies love them! And I do too” said Laura, “hiking is such an amazing feeling, you’re discovering new places close to home, reconnecting with nature, meeting new people who have similar interests to you and you surprise yourself by pushing yourself to limits you sometimes didn’t think you had”. This year, Laura was awarded the 2017 Inaugural Woman of the Year Award for Lindsay, by Emma Husar MP. She was selected for her contribution to the community and her dedication to empowering and changing the lives of women. She has been nominated twice for a WWA Altitude Award, received the 2016 UWS Community Award, and was recently honoured by the Mayor of Blacktown City. She is a proud advocate for White Ribbon Australia, holding fundraising events and working tirelessly to raise awareness. Laura is also a full-time employee, motivational speaker, ambassador, fashion model, fitness enthusiast, wife and busy mother of two. Jordan Springs and Surrounds Women’s Community Group is free and open to women of all ages. Meetings are monthly on the first Thursday from 7:30pm-9:30pm in the Jordan Springs Community Corner, Lakeside Parade. For more information, visit jordanspringswomenscommunitygroup.wordpress.com. Jordan Springs and Surrounds Women’s Group at Lawson Falls | Image Supplied. Article: Lisa Finn-Powell
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September 30 to October 8 - 9.30am to 4.30pm • Enjoy 11 magical gardens All gardens ticket - $25 Single garden ticket - $8 • Two new to the festival Festival bus tickets: • Four returning after a short break $5 per day (Tues-Fri) • Several old favourites $10 per day (weekends) • Music in the gardens Tickets are available at Leura Mall; Festival HQ, Fitzroy Street, Leura; and at all gardens • Plant sales Proceeds used to purchase medical equipment at Blue Mountains ANZAC Memorial Hospital
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Gardeners looking for inspiration or just wanting to experience the beauty of spring in the Upper Blue Mountains, will again be flocking to the annual Leura Gardens Festival in September and October. The 2017 festival will have 11 enchanting gardens on show, including two new to the festival, four returning after a break and also a selection of favourite gardens that keep visitors returning year after year. This year’s festival, the 53rd, will take place from Saturday, September 30 to Sunday, October 8. The cost of an all-gardens ticket is $25 and $8 per person per individual garden. Holders of the $25 all-gardens ticket will have unlimited access to the Music in the Gardens performances held from 1pm in the beautiful grounds of the Waldorf Leura Gardens Resort from Sunday October 1 to 8. Several new acts will be appearing as well as favourites such as the Katoomba Jazz Quartet and the Heathens Choir of Blackheath. Visitors can also take home a permanent memento of the festival from the plant sales centre which will this year feature plants from several new participating nurseries, providing a much wider range of both native and exotic species. The centre will also have on sale metal garden art and an interesting range of garden tools. Also of interest is the Art Show presented by the Society of Mountain Artists featuring work created in the gardens during the festival. All proceeds go to the Blue Mountains District Anzac Memorial Hospital and other health related organisations. More details of this not-to-be missed event for garden lovers are available at www.leuragardensfestival.com.au or on 0431 095 279.
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Preschool Early Learning @ Llandilo Llandilo Public School offers an extensive Kindergarten transition program to support students beginning school. This is a 14-week program that includes, Preschool Early Learning @ Llandilo (PELL), and 4 orientation visits. PELL provides children with the opportunity to experience pre-school activities in the ‘big school’ setting, enabling children to become familiar with school and teachers. It runs similar to a play group, with parents assisting their children in the activities. It’s a great way to meet other families that are starting at the school. The more formal transition program begins at the completion of PELL and runs for 4 weeks. Students participate in a range of early learning activities to support their development and preparation for starting Kindergarten. Parent sessions are offered during these visits, to provide information on how to support early literacy and numeracy development. Opportunities will also be provided for parents to meet staff and P&C members. The new Kindies will also meet their buddies, who will continue to support them as they begin Kindergarten the following year. The dates are as follows; • PELL: Each Thursday until 2nd November 9am – 10am (excluding holidays) • Transition visit 1: Thursday 9th November: 9am – 10.30am • Transition visit 2: Thursday 16th November: 9am – 10.30am • Transition visit 3: Thursday 23rd November: 9am – 10.30am • Transition visit 4: Thursday 30th November: 9am – 10.30am You are welcome to participate in any or all of these activities, as they assist you in preparing your precious one for school. School Principal, Mrs Deborah Getley, is available to answer any questions you may have about school programs and give you a tour of the school. Please call the school on 4777 4124 to make an appointment. Early learning activities @ Llandilo | Image Supplied
Enrol Now Direct Jordan Springs bus routes now operating Penrith Anglican College is a co-educational Pre-K to Year 12 day school, where students are prepared to learn, achieve and progress toward a bright future. Join a College Tour: Tuesday 12 September 6.00 pm start For more information regarding enrolments or the new direct bus route now available to and from Jordan Springs, contact our Registrar at registrar@penrith.nsw.edu.au or 4736 8100.
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Saying ‘Sorry’ Seems Like A Good Thing To Do. Doesn’t It? I wonder about the importance of teaching young children to say ‘sorry’ when they have done something awry. Very young children, under the age of 4 years, are egocentric and they don’t have ‘theory of mind’. Egocentric means that they think the universe revolves around them. Theory of mind is having an understanding that other people have thoughts and feelings of their own. These skills develop slowly from the age of 4 years. Chances are that your two-year-old has pegged the truck at his brother’s head because he meant it and he doesn’t really understand that it has hurt his brother. No matter how many times you tell him. When we teach a young child to say ‘sorry’ it isn’t a consequence. The child learns that he or she can say sorry to get out of trouble. The other chestnut is “it was an accident”. Teachers at school tell me that even older children will try to get out of trouble for pushing another child by saying that it was an accident. It is an insincere apology, and who wants that? I encourage parents to role model how to do sorry for their young children. If your child has hurt another child at playgroup, you look the other child in the eye, with your child standing next to you, and you say something like “I’m sorry that my child hit you, it must have really hurt”. You then give your child a consequence such as a time-out. It must be immediate. As children grow, and develop more of their cerebral cortex, and thus theory of mind, we then start talking to them about making a sincere apology. We talk about how we take responsibility for our actions by apologising and making amends. There may still be consequences. Child development is always a work in progress. Children won’t learn these skills the first time, it requires consistent and gentle guidance from the adults in their lives.
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Chess Champ in our Midst “being thrown onto a completely different world, one where everything makes sense and there are so many individuals that all share an interest in chess playing under one roof. It’s amazing!” Kashish works for Sydney Academy of Chess and also offers private lessons for kids. Her favourite subjects at school are Visual Art and Italian. She wants to pursue a career in medicine, specifically surgery. Her advice for beginners: “Just keep playing!” The best way to improve is to “immerse yourself in the world of chess, play every tournament you can and read every book you can”. Emanuel Lasker, a famous World Chess Champion for 27 years once said, “When you see a good move, look for a better one”. Seems like Kashish has been doing that all along.
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What Can We Learn From Last Summer? I love summer, especially after the long cold winter we have just experienced, however, last summer was horrific in terms of drowning statistics. From December 10th 2016 to January 3rd 2017, 22 people died in drowning accidents in NSW alone – that’s nearly 1 person per day. The drownings did not discriminate, occurring across a range of ages, genders and locations including a 29 year old rock fisherman at Malabar, a 1 year old girl in a backyard pool at Raby, a 14 month old girl in a backyard pool at Port Stephens, a 16 year old boy in a river at Dubbo, a twin girl and boy, aged 23 months, who were found in a backyard pool at Kellyville Ridge, a 56 year old man at a beach at Kioloa, a 25 year old man in the Nepean River, a 14 year old boy at Maroubra beach, a 42 year old man at a river at Wagga Wagga, a 64 year old man at a Byron Bay beach, a two year old girl at in a backyard pool at Macquarie Fields, an 83 year old man at a backyard pool in Belrose and too many more to list individually here. It’s hard to read these statistics, and even harder to imagine what the families of the victims are still going through. How did this happen? In many cases, the water safety layers of protection were simply not in place – supervision, fencing the pool and shutting the gate, teaching children to swim from babies and being prepared for an emergency. Swimming alone, intoxication and lack of awareness of river and ocean currents also played a part in many of the deaths. Let’s work together over the coming months to take responsibility for the safety of ourselves and our families in every aquatic environment this summer, and make our suburb a No Drown Town.
schools have revised their student welfare policies and adopted a progressive approach to ensuring students ‘connect, succeed and thrive’. Whilst this is certainly a massive step in the right direction, the Higher School Certificate (HSC) exams, and lesser so, the National Assessment Program - Literacy And Numeracy (NAPLAN), are still based on a ‘snapshot’ of a student’s learning and education. With the 2017 HSC written exams commencing on October 16th, Year 12 students will need the support of their families more than ever. Here are some ways you can help your teenager during the examination period: • Provide healthy meals. • Ensure adequate sleep and exercise. • Encourage a healthy balance between work and leisure. • Maintain a study space free from distractions. • Highlight strengths and successes, focusing on effort rather than results. • Understand they may be feeling extra-sensitive so try not to overreact. • Encourage them to seek assistance from teachers or the school counsellor if they appear to be struggling. Image | www.pexels.com. Article: Sara Drebber @ edUcatered.com.au
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Studying and taking exams can be stressful. Let’s face it – many of us have probably had difficulty sleeping, had fluctuations in eating patterns and mood changes during examination times. The pressure of retaining information and being able to draw on that information during an exam or assessment can create undue amounts of stress and anxiety, particularly for young people. With so much pressure to achieve a certain mark or score, it is not surprising that many students feel they are trapped in a system of ‘academic achievement = lifelong success’. Unfortunately, this common perception has contributed to the decline in mental health amongst teenagers and left many young people feeling an overwhelming sense of pressure. Over the past two years in particular, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding the well-being of school students. Many
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Lasagna Party Ring ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil ½ onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced ¾ pound ground beef, 80:20 ratio of lean to fat ¾ pound ground sweet Italian sausage 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 28 ounces tomato sauce 15 ounces ricotta ½ cup shredded Parmesan ¼ cup basil,chopped 1 egg 18-20 cooked lasagna noodles 2 cups shredded mozzarella ½ cup marinara sauce, to serve preparation 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. In a large pot over high heat, add oil, onions, and garlic, and cook until they begin to brown, stirring occasionally. 3. Add the beef, sausage, salt, and pepper, cooking until all of the moisture has evaporated and the meat is starting to brown on the edges, breaking the meat up as you stir. 4. Add the tomato sauce, then reduce heat to a simmer, cooking the sauce down until the mixture becomes extremely thick, almost paste-like. Remove from heat and set aside. 5. In a bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, basil, and egg, mixing until smooth. Set aside. 6. Slice 6 of the lasagna noodles in half. These will serve as the layers in between the meat and the cheese mixture. 7. Spray a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray, then lay about 10-12 noodles into the bottom of the pan, fanning them out in an overlapping pattern. One end of the noodles should be just as tall as the centre of the pan, and the other end of the noodles should hang over the sides of the pan. 8. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella into the bottom of the pan on top of the noodles. This will help bind the noodles together when cooked. 9. Spread half of the meat mixture evenly in a ring over the top of the mozzarella, then lay half of the cut noodle pieces over the top to create a noodle layer. 10. Spread all of the ricotta mixture over the noodles in an even ring, then layer with the rest of the noodles and the rest of the meat sauce. 11. Fold the edges of the lasagna noodles hanging over the sides of the pan back towards the centre, creating another overlapping pattern. 12. Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella evenly on top. 13. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the cheese is a deep golden brown. 14. Cool for about an hour, then carefully invert the ring onto a cutting board. 15. Slice the ring, then top with any extra Parmesan and basil. 16. Place a small bowl filled with marinara at the centre of the ring, for dipping. 17. Serve!
Local business Jordan Springs Dental Care have been serving the community and their Dental needs for almost three years now, since opening their doors on Watergum Drive in January 2015. Jordan Springs Dental Care offer general Dental treatments; including: • Preventive Dental Care - scale and clean, pit and fissure sealants, mouth guards. • General Dental Care - restorative treatment (fillings), periodontics (gum treatment), root canal treatment. • Emergency Dental - toothaches and Dental trauma. • Cosmetic Dentistry - teeth whitening, bonding, veneers • Crowns and Bridges. • Dental Implants. • Anti-snoring devices, occlusal splints for teeth grinding/ clenching. The local clinic currently has five staff members, consisting of three Dentists and two support staff (Dental receptionists/ assistants). “It is our goal to provide personalised, affordable, quality Dental care to the community of Jordan Springs and its neighbouring suburbs. We deliver this in the best possible way, utilising a conservative gentle approach in a comfortable and clean environment. Our Dentists work closely together with our clinical and administration support team to provide a high level of care for our patients” said Dr Janis Sea of Jordan Springs Dental Care. Jordan Springs Dental Care are located at Shop 6, 65 Watergum Drive in Jordan Springs. Their phone number is 02 8834 0953. Jordan Springs Dental Care | Image Supplied
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Article Written + Submitted by: Camille Brandt from Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital A: 377 Wentworth Rd, Orchard Hills P: 4736 2027
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We had so much fun at the Dog Lovers Show at the Rose-Hip Vital stand. Camille Brandt from Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital attended the Dog Lovers Show as a special guest of Rose-Hip Vital in August 2017. Camille took her 2 dogs to the Dog Lovers Show (Pony a Great Dane cross and Leo a Labrador), and at least 1000 people came and patted them. The Sydney Dog Lovers Show is the ultimate event for dog lovers of all ages where thousands of passionate dog lovers celebrate the companionship, unconditional affection and joy that our furry friends bring to our lives every day. There were over 150+ exhibitors showcasing dog products and services in Australia. It was a great opportunity to spoil your fur-kids with loads of show specials and free samples. Pony has been to the Dog Lovers Show for the last 3 years and he was so good. Pony loved leaning on the people that were patting him, he is not shy to ask for a pat! It was Leo’s first time at the Dog Lovers Show and he surprised us all by being calm and well behaved. Leo enjoyed sticking his nose into people’s hand bags and sample bags, as he can smell food from a mile away. The day was full of pats for Pony and Leo and they enjoyed a few doggy naps throughout the day. Even when they were laying down they were still getting patted and their tails did not stop wagging. Thank you to all of our clients who popped in to say hello, we appreciate your support. It was great seeing so many familiar faces in the crowd! We posted over 100 photos on our Facebook page, so enjoy the photos. https://www. facebook.com/orchardhillsvethospital/ Please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital. Call 4736 2027 to make an appointment. Check us out on Facebook and online at www.orchardhillsvet.com.au. ď śď€ Images Supplied
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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Thursday September 7 (1st Thursday of the month) Jordan Springs Women’s Community Group 7:30pm at Jordan Springs Community Centre. Open to women of all ages in the community. It’s a place where you can have a break, relax and be involved in important life topics. Enquiries: Laura JSWCG@outlook.com or follow J.S WCG on Facebook! Saturday September 16 (3rd Saturday of the month) Jordan Springs Lakeside Market by Twilight 5pm - 9pm. Community market set on the picturesque Jordan Springs lakeside pathway, bring your family and pets. Lakeside Parade and Jordan Springs Blvd, Jordan Springs Wednesday September 27 (Last Wednesday of the month)
Jordan Springs Coffee Club for 50+ year residents. Running at the HCafé located on Lakeside Parade. Enquiries: Karen Cashen 0438 352 003 or jandkcashen@bigpond. com
WEEKLY EVENTS Monday – Friday Mobile Playvan A FREE service designed for parents/carers and kids under 6 years. Turn up to a session with a drink, hat and cut up fruit. Each session lasts 2 Hours. Monday 9:30am Wallacia Tuesday is 9:30am - Thornton Estate (Next to Penrith Station) and 12:30pm Jordan Springs Illoura Village. Wednesday 9:30am North St. Marys 12:30pm Glenmore Park Thursday 9:30am Jordan Springs Watergum Park
Friday 9:30am Claremont Meadows Enquiries: 0419 976 917 or 4732 7836 Fridays 4.30pm – 6.00pm (During School Terms) TOMS kids club Cost: $4 per week or $30 per term St TOMS Anglican Churches, 29 Callisto Drive, Cranebrook Enquiries: larissa@toms4christ.com or call 47303434
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