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The Ponds Parents' Group is now meeting in the new venue, a brand new and spacious classroom at John Palmer Public School with easy back gate access from Pebble Crescent.
The group privides...
Wednesday 5th November 2008 was a historic day for John Palmer Public School as it celebraed its official opening. The Hon Verity Firth, NSW Minister for Education & Training, unveiled...
The Chese, Wine & Chocolate Night on Sunday 9th November was a huge success with a record crowd. The evening was a great opportunity to connect with currrent and future residents and...
Tuesday afternoon 28th October was all action at The Ponds. An after school event at John Palmer Public School was attended by 90 people. The event featured afternoon tea, an animal...
We welcome little Tayla Ann to The Ponds. Congratulations Katie and Glenn. Tayla was born on 26th September, weighing 3.45kg. She is also much loved by big sister...
An informal Parents' Group has commenced at The Ponds. The group meets on a Friday every four weeks in the far end classroom at John Palmer Public School with access from Pebble...
Have you noticed there is a poem engraved into the ede of the concrete in the park near The Ponds Sales & Display Centre? The poem is called "The Firey Background", written by...
Fathers were made feel special at The Ponds during the week coming up to Fathers' Day.
A 7am breakfast was held at John Palmer Public School on the Wednesday. It was great to see dads...
There was another successfull Meet Your Neighbour Night at The Ponds on Sunday 17th August. Held for the first time at The Ponds Sales & Display Centre, the evening was themed Christmas...
What a great afternoon we had at the Family Fun Day on Sunday 26th July. Some 2000 people came to the Grand Opening of The Ponds - officially opened by the Mayor of Blacktown - and the...
The new and impressive Builder Display Village opened officially on Sunday 26th July. People came from far and wide to attend the celebrations of Family Fun Day at The Ponds. The large...
Public art is a key elment of deveopment at The Ponds and shows the developers' commitment to building a cultural identity. It also compliments Blacktown City Council's public art...
A dramatic artwork marks the intersection of Stanhope Parkway and Conrad Road, an entrance to The Ponds. The Work titled "Float" features 12 large unpturned umbrellas and is a...
The annual Australia's Biggest Morning Tea was organised by Connections Community Development and hosted by Stanhope Village.
There was great community support for the event as shop owners...
It was a perfect day at The Ponds on Sunday 25th May for The Autumn Party and a great way to celebrate the start of Education Week.
The Autumn Party was hosted by John Palmer...
The developers of The Ponds are doing a fantastic job building facilities for the community to enjoy.
A playground is nearly completed and is located next to the new The Ponds...
Friday 9th May was a day of celebrating mothers at The Ponds.
Connections Community Development organised a colour in competition at John Palmer Public School and the winners were announced...
The new Sales & Display Centre is completed and open. The Centre is an impressive, environmentally friendly and beautifully designed building. There are water features on...