Boarding
Term 3 2025!
It has been a pleasure to welcome our boarders back to Kambala after the holidays, and I’m delighted to share that we’ve had a vibrant and energetic start to the term.
We have extended a warm welcome to our new boarder Cloris who joins our year 9 cohort. We are also excited to have our two new GAP students, Diana and Isabella, join the Kambala Boarding community. They’ve already begun to form lovely connections with the girls, and we’re thrilled to have them as part of our team.
On the first Sunday back, the girls Ms O’Brien and I enjoyed a fantastic day out, beginning with a challenging and fun team experience at PANiQ Escape Room, followed by a relaxing coffee stop at Starbucks. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the thrilling Thunder Jet ride across Sydney Harbour – lots of laughter, a few soaked clothes, and many wonderful memories made!
We have also held our Term 3 Formal Dinner, a special evening with our guest of honour, Mrs Danvers. The dinner was a lovely occasion to celebrate our community, reflect on achievements, and enjoy being together in a more formal setting.
Overall, the girls have returned in high spirits. They are settled, happy, and – most importantly – supporting one another beautifully. The sense of camaraderie and kindness in the Boarding House is strong, and we are looking forward to all that this term holds.
Mrs Jo Andrew
Head of Boarding
Boarders "In Weekend" - Sydney Harbour
On the first weekend back of Term 3, the Kambala Boarders enjoyed a fun-filled ‘IN-Weekend’ outing packed with excitement, teamwork, and unforgettable memories.
The day began with a relaxed and delicious Sunday brunch — the perfect way to fuel up for the big day ahead. After brunch, the group set off across beautiful Sydney Harbour by ferry, arriving at Circular Quay ready for a day of fun. The girls paused for the classic Harbour photo before stopping in at Starbucks for some morning tea and refreshments.
Next up was the ultimate team challenge at the Paniq Room in The Rocks, where the girls put their problem-solving and collaboration skills to the test in a series of immersive escape rooms. Teams were challenged with a range of exciting scenarios:
Supercell: Handcuffed and blindfolded in a prison cell, teamwork was key to escape.
- Jumunji: Inspired by the adventurous board game, this room challenged girls to leave their world behind.
- Senses: A mysterious magician’s house held secrets and surprises.
- Wizardry: The wizarding world was in danger and needed rescuing.
- Hotel Lift: A spooky hotel lift held puzzles that only the brave could solve!
After escaping (some with seconds to spare!), it was back to the harbour for the high-octane thrill of a Jetboat ride. With wild twists, turns, and plenty of 360-degree spins, the girls were left soaked, exhilarated, and laughing all the way back to the ferry.
The group then returned to school with full heart, wet clothes, and plenty of stories to share.
It was a wonderful day of bonding, laughter, and adventure — a perfect reminder of the strength and spirit of our boarding community.
