Boarding 

Welcome to Term 3, 2024!

In my first week as Head of Boarding at Kambala it has been my pleasure to meet the students and staff that make up the Kambala boarding family. My husband Jon is teaching in the Mathematics department and our daughter Makenzie has started in Year 9. We appreciate the welcome that has been extended to us by the school community. As a family we are excited to be part of the exciting journey that Kambala boarding is embarking on. On the first Tuesday of the term, we attended our first weekly formal dinner, and it was a valuable chance for me to see one of the important traditions that is central to boarding at Kambala. 

The creation of our first prototype room in Fernbank has been met with enthusiasm and provides the opportunity for the girls to have input and give feedback on the look and functionality of the new rooms.

I am looking forward to working with both the outgoing and incoming boarding leaders to help provide avenues for student voice and choice in all aspects of the boarding experience. 

The school has made a considered commitment to create a consolidated boarding facility that is modern, inviting and provides the best possible level of care for the students. Having all our boarding students in one house will help us foster a greater sense of community for all Boarders. 

Ms Joanna Andrew

Head of Boarding

Winter Holiday Adventures

Charlotte (Yr 7) enjoyed going home in the holidays and spending a week in Thredbo with her family. She also had lots of fun visiting Sydney on a shopping trip and spending time with her cousins.

Ellie (Yr 8) had fun during the school holidays visiting Hong Kong. She enjoyed visiting the mall with her friends and watching Inside Out 2 and going wake surfing. Jacqui (Yr 8) spent the break in Sydney and on the Gold Coast.  “Visiting Dream World, Movie World and Sea World was a highlight as well as watching Inside Out”. Caitlyn (Yr 8) went on holiday to Seal Rocks and Jimmy’s Beach. She went four-wheel driving on the beach and saw dingos. 

Emily (Yr 9) visited Fiji with her family. “We went swimming, parasailing and on a boat trip snorkelling”. Lilly (Yr 9)  represented Kambala in Ski Racing at Perisher, and her team came 4th overall in the competition! Congratulations Lilly! Eve (Yr 9) had a lovely time in Phuket. “We went swimming every day at the beach and pool and played on the slides”

“Over the holidays, I went back to Hong Kong and spent time with my friends and family, we often went to the beach and the mountains to reconnect with nature. I made sure to dedicate more time with my brother as he is going off to university in the USA soon!” Jackie (Yr 10)

“Over the holidays I went back to Hong Kong and spent some time with family and friends. I really enjoyed reconnecting with many old friends I hadn't seen in a while. My Mum also surprised me with a girl's trip to Japan, this was very special to me since I have never travelled alone with her before. We got to spend some quality bonding time together which made the trip extremely memorable for me.” Rachel (Yr 10)

“During this holiday break, my family travelled to Port Douglas in Queensland for a week to experience the Great Barrier Reef. We were able to enjoy the warm weather by snorkelling, walking along the beach and exploring the hiking trails around the area where we were staying.” Ava (Yr 11)

Hilary (Yr 11) - “I really enjoyed spending time at home. Even if the job was working in a shed with sheep while dragging Ava along for fun!”

Audrey (Yr 12) - “I worked on the farm and on schoolwork the entire holidays. Literally nothing else as Yr 12 Trials start in Week 3”  

Hayley (Yr 12)- “In the holidays, I played rugby for the club my dad coaches for! I had the best time and loved playing with the team.”