Walking with Wildlife Dogs, Leads and Markies Miracle http://www.tvwc.org.auWords Jess Cale The day started like any other for Kate and Mark, out on a morning walk with their dogs along the picturesque Cudgera Creek Road. Their dogs, always alert and curious, suddenly stopped, tails wagging vigorously. They had spotted something unusual on the roadside and […]
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Men’s Mental Health in the Northern Rivers Words Lyndsay Babcock We often hear that men should “open up” and “be vulnerable,” but what does that really mean in a world that’s constantly pushing men to their limits? Men’s mental health isn’t just about combating depression or anxiety; it’s about redefining what it means to […]
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At Pottsville Beach Public School, a commitment to holistic education beyond the classroom is evident as the school proudly announces the receipt of a 2024 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant. Valued at $1,000, this grant will fund their ambitious multi-purpose garden project.
The vision for this initiative is to
establish an outdoor educational space fostering learning about ecosystems, sustainable food production, healthy nutrition, and First Nations’
environmental stewardship. Additionally, the garden will serve as a tranquil environment for students needing a break from indoor settings, encouraging sensory exploration in nature.
Students will actively engage in every stage of the project, from planning seed layouts suitable for our climate to germinating seeds, planting seedlings, garden maintenance, harvesting produce, and utilising fresh ingredients in school canteen recipes. They will also manage composting and a worm farm, and organise a community market stall.
To realise this vision, the school is mobilising support from parents, local businesses, and community organisations through volunteerism and donations. Contributions will not only enrich student learning but also promote sustainability and healthy lifestyles within the broader community.
For those interested in donating items, please contact the P&C at
Pottsville Beach Public School via email: pandc.pottsville@gmail.com. Heartfelt thanks go to Pottsville
Community Garden, Pottsville Sports Club, Village Hardware, Hummingbird Bakery and Gelato, Landcare Australia, and Woolworths for their invaluable support thus far.
With optimism, the school anticipates that this garden will become a cherished asset, instilling pride among all involved.
The Big C at Thirty-Three My Pylgramage to Healing and How Adversity Became My Greatest Teacher and Gift Words Radhika Nanalal It was the British summer of 2016 and intuitively I knew something was terribly wrong. I had been experiencing unrelenting spotting between periods for over 6 months, and when my periods came, although sporadic, […]
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Empowering Sisterhood Women of the Tweed Uniting for Business Success Words + Photography Esther Siebel I recently finished watching the 7th and final season of Workin Moms on Netflix. It takes the perspective that as women and as mothers, we can do it all, in parity with our male counterparts. But as we get into […]
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Cultivating Happiness Through Genuine Connections By Tim Jack Adams In a groundbreaking 85+ year study known as the Grant Study, conducted by Harvard University, it delved into the question: What truly makes us humans happy? After 75 years, unveiled a surprising truth, contrary to common beliefs, career achievements, money, exercise, or a healthy diet do […]
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Energy Harmony: Achieve Goals with HeartMath By Mitchell Woods When embarking on a new goal, we often forget to consider the toll it takes, not just physically but emotionally too. We get caught up in the logistics—consultations, timing, money—yet overlook a critical question: how much of ourselves does this goal demand, and what’s the energetic […]
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