Parra News March 14 2023

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TURNING BACK TIME This throwback to James Ruse Agricultural High School was taken in the 1960s! The photo captures the young boys as they participate in a school council session. James Ruse Agricultural High School is one of four agricultural high schools in NSW established in 1959 as a boys’ high school offering the opportunity for metropolitan students to study agriculture as part of their secondary school studies. The prestigious school became co-educational in 1977 and is the one agricultural high school that operates for day students only. James Ruse Agricultural High School was recently named the best ranked school in western Sydney for its NAPLAN results, as well as the number one high school in NSW for the HSC for the 27th consecutive year. (Photo courtesy of City of Parramatta) SEND IN YOUR PHOTOS FROM PARRAMATTA’S PAST – INFO@PARRANEWS.COM.AU BREKKY WITH WAYNE AFTERNOONS WITH MADELEINE www.my88.com.au PN48370 14 parra news » Tuesday, March 14, 2023

IN THE SPOTLIGHT SPONSORED CONTENT SILVERWATER HOTEL • 214 SILVERWATER ROAD, SILVERWATER • 8884 2899 Pub favourites at fresh new venue Locals in search of a community-focused pub that serves everything from schnitzel to churros will be excited to hear that Silverwater Hotel is now open! Formally known as Dooley’s Waterview, Silverwater Hotel has been completely transformed into a fresh new venue that provides visitors with quality food and entertainment. Offering indoor and outdoor dining, TAB facilities, live sports viewing and an exciting new bar, Silverwater Hotel has something for everyone! With a new food menu boasting pub favourites such as bangers and mash, burgers, schnitzels and pizzas as well as chef signature dishes, the venue is a great new addition to the area. For those after a bargain, Silverwater Hotel has $15 lunch specials and Members Happy Hour available for all members Monday through to Friday. The venue also provides plenty of entertainment, with APL Poker hosted on Mondays each week and Quizzame running weekly trivia on Tuesdays. If live music is more your thing, make sure to swing by every Friday from 5pm and Saturday from 3pm to enjoy some good quality tunes while sipping on one of the delicious cocktails available from the extensive drink menu. Not drinking but still want to get in on the fun? Silverwater Hotel also serves up a selection of mocktails at only $12 each. With a variety of weekly offers, events and promotions, Silverwater Hotel is a pub for the whole community. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 2am, and Sunday from 10am to 12 am, Silverwater Hotel is located at 214 Silverwater Road. To find out more information about Silverwater Hotel, visit www.silverwaterhotel.com.au or contact the team on 8884 2899. We have an exclusive offer for all Parra News readers. Purchase any main & receive an entrée (valued up to $20) for FREE! * Simply Scan the QR code & book a table to dine with us *Offer is only available Saturdays & Sundays. T&C’s apply. Valid until Sunday April 30. silverwaterhotel.com.au Silverwater Hotel PN50660 Tuesday, March 14, 2023 « parra news 15

TURNING BACK TIME<br />

This throwback to James<br />

Ruse Agricultural High<br />

School was taken in the<br />

1960s! The photo captures<br />

the young boys as they<br />

participate in a school council<br />

session.<br />

James Ruse Agricultural<br />

High School is one of four<br />

agricultural high schools in<br />

NSW established in 1959 as a<br />

boys’ high school offering the<br />

opportunity for metropolitan<br />

students to study agriculture<br />

as part of their secondary<br />

school studies.<br />

The prestigious school<br />

became co-educational in<br />

1977 and is the one agricultural<br />

high school that operates<br />

for day students only.<br />

James Ruse Agricultural<br />

High School was recently<br />

named the best ranked<br />

school in western Sydney<br />

for its NAPLAN results, as<br />

well as the number one high<br />

school in NSW for the HSC for<br />

the 27th consecutive year.<br />

(Photo courtesy of City of<br />

<strong>Parra</strong>matta)<br />

SEND IN YOUR PHOTOS FROM PARRAMATTA’S PAST – INFO@PARRANEWS.COM.AU<br />

BREKKY<br />

WITH<br />

WAYNE<br />

AFTERNOONS<br />

WITH<br />

MADELEINE<br />

www.my88.com.au<br />

PN48370<br />

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