Education

If you have a child starting Kindergarten or heading into high school in the next few years, this is one to put on your radar. A brand new K–12 Catholic school is opening in Pymble in 2027 — and enrolments are now open for Kindergarten and Year 7. Siena Catholic College will give North Shore…

Choosing a high school for your child is not an easy decision! Research is the key to ensuring we make the best possible decision for our child and family. This is where school tours come into their own because what better way to get a feel for a school than seeing the school for yourself…

[space_20] Why tutoring works for you this term. Many parents hesitate to enrol part-way through term for two very understandable reasons: Is it affordable right now? And will it actually make a difference? With locations in Epping, Chatswood, Parramatta and Burwood, this is exactly what the Dymocks Tutoring Advantage offer is designed to address. [btn text="FIND OUT MORE!"…

We're spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do in Sydney and surrounds, including a long list of museums. Here is our recommendation for the top kid-friendly museums near us and also a bit further afield. When education is fun, you know you're onto a winner! [space_40] Australian National Maritime Museum 2 Murray…

Local libraries are fantastic places for families to foster a love of reading, enjoy creative programs, and connect with the community. Here’s a comprehensive guide to libraries nearby, perfect for storytimes, homework help, and family-friendly events. For detailed info on storytime, read our full write-up here. [space_20] Ryde Library   Address: 1 Pope St, Ryde…

Libraries around the Ryde area (and all over!) are doing a wonderful job of bringing the community together through regular story time sessions. They provide a perfect setting for young children to explore the world of books, learn new things, and make new friends. Here's our guide to all the story times sessions at local…

  Arden Anglican School invites prospective students and their families to its Open Day on Friday, 8 March,  commencing at 9am.     Arden understands that choosing a school for your child is a very important decision and much more than looking at a website or glossy brochure. Its Open Day is designed for you…

No doubt, a child starting kindy is an emotional time, on top of having a lot to consider and organise. Here are our top tips for surviving the big transition!   1. The Big Day! This day is about your child and the incredible journey upon which they are about to embark. To help with…

As the school year comes to a close, you’ll see in EVERY mum's Facebook group a call out for teacher gift ideas. Finding a genuinely meaningful teacher gift that won’t break the bank seems impossible, and a personalised keyring or scented candle from Kmart is not the answer! This Christmas we are using GroupTogether for…

by Jessica Matthews, RDM Co-founder Let's talk tutoring - it is a topic that is widely discussed in the Ryde District Mums chat group, and with good reason. Tutoring is not just for kids who are behind or those who are gifted. Tutoring is a great option for all kids whether it's to extend those…

We recently had the pleasure of attending the grand opening of the brand new Epping campus of Macquarie Community College (MCC) - what an enlightening morning! Officiated by Donna Davis, Member of the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales, we heard from a number of others including senior staff of NSW State Training, Board members…

Have you heard of Kumon? Seeing as they've been providing individualised Maths and English programmes for over 65 years so there's a good chance you have! We were invited by Berry, the instructor of Kumon Gladesville to visit with our 3 girls (aged 6, 9 and 10), to test out the classes and see what Kumon…