School’s mammoth reading effort

School’s mammoth reading effort

A fantastic effort by students at Beenyup Primary School has raised $4,194 through the MS Readathon. Around 55 students from the school read 366 books and last Friday, October 29, the students were presented with prizes and certificates for their efforts at an...
Charley’s an angel in disguise

Charley’s an angel in disguise

Local mother Charley Taylor has raised more than $1000 so far for the owner of the Strand Lakeside Café in Byford, which was subject to an arson attack earlier this year causing the business to shutdown until further notice. Sam Sing brought the café just weeks before...
Riders descend on SJ

Riders descend on SJ

During the weekend the Serpentine Horse and Pony Club hosted the WA State Jumping Championships. Riders from across Western Australia including Esperance, Geraldton, and Kalgoorlie attended the event. “Great compliments were received during the State Jumping...
Local man’s art inspires

Local man’s art inspires

A trip to South Sulawesi in 2015 has inspired a local artist’s art installation, which will be on display at the Art Gallery of Western Australia next month. As part of AGWA’s ‘The View From Here’ which is described as a major relaunching moment, to reveal a new and...
Tears and hugs as school turns 100

Tears and hugs as school turns 100

A big celebration to mark the 100th Birthday for Byford Primary School was held on Sunday, October 23. The celebration included old-fashioned games, pony rides and a trip down memory lane for old students and teachers. Byford PS’ first classroom was built in 1921 and...