Weekend Recreational Activities

This past Sunday, six of our students had a blast at Plaster Master, escaping the rain for a fun and creative recreational activity. They got their hands messy and painted some truly amazing plaster figures, from adorable bears and bunnies to cool turtles and hippos! It was the perfect way to stay dry and enjoy a colourful afternoon. Great job to all the students for their impressive work!

Boarder Birthdays

We celebrated Holly in Yr 7’s birthday on March 27th, then Charlotte Croker (Yr 8) and Vey (Yr 9) shared their birthdays on March 28th. There were deliveries of cupcakes and beautifully decorated cakes for everyone to share after Prep.

Happy birthday also to Jackie H (Yr 11) for April 2nd and to our lovely "Gappie" Eleanor for April 4th.

Saturday Sport

Sports trials for the winter season have concluded and most girls now know their teams and commitments for terms 2 and 3. Please check with your daughter that they have the equipment and uniforms that they need for their winter sport. We highly encourage all girls to participate in a sport each season as a way to have good balance in their school experience. If your daughter has not signed up for a sport and now wants to join, please contact the sports department directly.

Hockey

Frankie J (Yr 11) had a draw in her UNSW Club Hockey match in Weekend 9 at Daceyville.

Events

Country Education Foundation (CEF) Fundraising Drive

Our Head and Deputy Head Boarders are leading the charge in promoting our Boarding charity and are currently embarking on an exciting fundraising drive. In partnership with the CEF Boot Bash month, the girls are actively supporting their charity in “Giving Education Inequality the Boot.”

For many students in rural, regional, and remote Australia, vast distances and financial barriers make access to education a significant challenge. The funds raised from this initiative will provide CEF students with direct financial support to help combat these inequities and give education inequality the boot.

Last week, the girls hosted a successful bake sale, with support from the other prefects, raising over $500 for this important cause. In addition, they organised a fun and engaging boot toss competition on the Tivoli patio, drawing the attention of day girls and encouraging them to get involved in supporting the charity.

The energy and enthusiasm from the Boarding leaders is contagious, and we're proud of their dedication to making a positive impact. Stay tuned for the Easter Egg competition and Boarding Week in May as we continue our fundraising efforts to support CEF students.

Prep

Our Year 10 girls worked incredibly hard in preparation for their English assessment. They've been diving deep into Macbeth, practicing quotes and analysis to sharpen their skills. Their dedication and focus are truly impressive, and we’re confident they did a great job last week! Keep up the fantastic work, ladies!

Key Dates

Term 1

Thursday 10 April - Last Day of School

Friday 11 April - Boarders’ travel day

Term 2

Monday 28 April - Boarders return

Saturday 3 May from 4pm - Sunday 4 May all day - Boarders in Weekend

Friday 6 June - Monday 9 June - Exeat Weekend

Friday 26 June - Boarders’ travel day

Term 3

Monday 21 July - Boarders’ return

Saturday 26 July from 4pm - Sunday 27 July all day - Boarders in Weekend

Monday 22 September - 6pm Y12 Leavers Dinner in Boarding

Friday 26 September - Boarders’ travel day

Term 4

Monday 13 October - Boarders’ return

Wednesday 10 December - Speech Day, boarding house closes at 4pm

Boarding Bytes

Humanity, Courage, Curiosity and Respect

Issue 5 · 07 Apr 2025

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