Live It Love It Learn It - Term 1 2024

TERM 1 2024

Term 1 2024 So much to do, so little time!

Welcome to a new and exciting year of the Love It program! Embrace and enjoy a program of fun and fulfilling activities that have been put together especially for you. We want everyone to participate, get the most out of what is on offer and, most importantly, have fun.

In this booklet, you will find a wide range of activities planned for the upcoming term, but if none of them tickle your fancy, please don’t hesitate to put forward your own suggestions so that we can make them happen.

LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN!

BOARDING AT PYMBLE TERM 1 2024

Week 1 FRIDAY 2 TO SUNDAY 4 FEBRUARY WHAT

Community Weekend Get ready for an action-packed and super fun start to the year with our first Community Weekend.

Friday • After School: Kick off the weekend with a fire drill and induction to ensure everyone is prepared.

• Evening: Join us for a delicious BBQ dinner, followed by the eagerly awaited New Girls’ Concert.

Saturday • Morning: Enjoy a delightful breakfast in the house followed by sports trials • Afternoon: Refuel with a satisfying lunch.

• Afternoon to Evening: Embark on the Amazing Sydney Adventure, exploring the city’s landmarks, catching a train, bus, and ferry, and capturing memorable moments along the way.

Sunday • All Day: Immerse yourself in the thrilling water slides and excitement at Raging Waters Sydney. It’s a day packed with aquatic adventures and fun under the sun.

A highlight of the weekend is our traditional New Girls’ Concert on Friday, so make sure to put your thinking caps on and prepare a creative item. Angus Cup points are up for grabs all weekend long, so give it your all and make this Community Weekend one to remember!

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Week 2 FRIDAY 9 FEBRUARY WHAT

Boarders Get Baking – it’s back!

Get set for another year of fabulous food with Mrs Wiedemann, our very own domestic goddess, in our beautiful Food Technology room. Oreo slice is on the menu followed by some delicious milkshakes in the flavour of your choosing. Make sure you bring some requests for future baking afternoons.

WHEN

3.30pm to 4.30pm

WHERE

Food Technology room

WEAR

Comfy clothes and sensible shoes

WHAT

Year 8 Balmoral Beach Picnic Experience a delightful evening at one of Sydney’s most pristine and picturesque harbor beaches. Discover a tranquil spot, immerse yourself in the stunning scenery, and savor the passing time. If the temperature rises, indulge in a refreshing swim within the netted swimming area or treat yourself to an ice cream at the nearby café. Our kitchen will be preparing a delectable meal for you to relish right by the beach.

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 5.00pm

WHERE

Balmoral Beach

WEAR

Swimming attire and casual clothes

TRANSPORT

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Minibus

Week 2 SATURDAY 10 FEBRUARY WHAT

Chinese New Year Celebration 2024 is the year of the Dragon. We will be heading to Chatswood where there is a day full of activities planned.

From lion dancers and traditional performances to plaster workshops and much more.

WHEN

12.30pm to 3.00pm

WHERE

Chatswood

TRANSPORT

Train – bring your Opal card

SUNDAY 11 FEBRUARY WHAT

Sydney Kings Basketball As the season moves towards the pointy end. Come cheer on the Kings as they move towards their finals campaign.

WHEN TRANSPORT COST

Depart Boarding at 2.00pm Mini bus $10

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Week 3 TUESDAY 13 FEBRUARY WHAT

Valentine’s Day Dinner The wonderful Prefects have put together a romantic candlelit dinner, dessert featuring some speed dating and other fun activities. Please be sure to wear your best red, pink or white ensemble.

WEAR

Pink and white

FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY WHAT

Year 7 Balmoral Beach Picnic Enjoy an evening at one of Sydney’s cleanest and most idyllic harbour beaches. Find a shady spot, lap up the gorgeous scenery and watch the time go by. If it gets too hot, take a dip in the netted swimming area, or enjoy an ice cream at the local café. The kitchen will be packing up a delicious meal for you to enjoy beachside.

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 5.00pm

WHERE

Balmoral Beach

WEAR

Swimming attire and casual clothes

TRANSPORT

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Minibus

Week 3 SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY WHAT

Macquarie Event Cinemas Let’s go catch a movie at the cinema! Grab some popcorn and a choc-top and settle in for the evening. As the weekend draws closer, Mrs White will be checking out the best newly released movies for all of us to enjoy.

WHEN

7.00pm session – depart Boarding at 6.15pm

COST

$10 charged to your account plus spending money

TRANSPORT

Mnibus

OR WHAT

In-House Games Night Turn off the technology and break out the games – Monopoly, Scrabble or maybe even some Lego. Work in teams and earn points for the Angus Cup.

WHEN

Whenever and wherever you like!

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Week 3 SUNDAY 18 FEBRUARY WHAT

Central Coast Aqua Park Climb aboard the Central Coast’s most exhilarating inflatable attraction at Central Coast Aqua Park! Perfect for all ages, the fun-filled water park will take you on a non-stop adventure through the Gosford waterfront. Get ready for an excitement filled adventure on the inflatable activity park and obstacle courses.

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 10.00am

WHERE

Central Coast Aqua Park

WEAR

One-piece swimming costume and associated swimming gear

COST

$15 charged to your account

TRASPORT

BOARDING AT PYMBLE TERM 1 2024

Minibus

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Week 4 FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY WHAT

Year 9 Balmoral Beach Picnic Indulge in an evening of relaxation at one of Sydney’s cleanest and most picturesque harbor beaches. Discover a shady oasis, soak in the breathtaking scenery, and let time slip away. If the heat becomes too much, take a refreshing dip in the netted swimming area or treat yourself to an ice cream from the local café. Our kitchen is set to prepare a mouthwatering meal for you to enjoy right by the beach.

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 5.00pm

WHERE

Balmoral Beach

WEAR

Swimming attire and casual clothes

TRANSPORT

Minibus

SATURDAY 24 FEBRUARY WHAT

Become a Golf Pro This is probably not what you were thinking for a Saturday evening activity, but based on the last golf adventure, we promise this will be lots of fun. Jump on the bus, head to the local driving range and hone your swing and accuracy, all ready to learn the joys of golfing.

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WHEN

After dinner – 6.30pm

WHERE

Thornleigh Golf Centre

WEAR

Your best golfing gear

COST

$10 – charged to your account

TRANSPORT

Minibus

Week 4 SUNDAY 25 FEBRUARY WHAT

Barrenjoey Headland Walk and Palm Beach Markets Grab your activewear and swimming gear for a great adventure to Palm Beach (better known as Summer Bay in Home and Away) as we venture up Smugglers Track for one of the best views in Sydney. To the north, you will see to the Central Coast, to the south views of the beautiful Northern Beaches and to the west the magnificent Pittwater. Cool off after the walk with a dip at Pittwater or maybe a milkshake at the Boathouse.

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 10.00am, return by 3.00pm

WHERE

Palm Beach

COST TRANSPORT

BOARDING AT PYMBLE TERM 2 2022

Spending money Minibus

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Week 5 FRIDAY 1 MARCH WHAT

Boarding Family Friends Pizza and Movie Night As many of our Boarding parents return to Sydney to catch up with the other parents at the College Icebreaker event, we will be opening the doors of the Boarding House for family friends of our Boarders. We welcome the day girls over to enjoy pizza and a movie while the parents mingle on Gloucester Lawn. This is always a great opportunity for our Boarding and day girl families to meet prior to Icebreaker.

WHEN

From 5.00pm

WHERE

Marden Lawn

SATURDAY 2 MARCH WHAT

Get your chocolate fix at Max Brenner Prepare yourself for the very best dessert destination and experience chocolate with all your senses as we visit Max Brenner Chocolate Bar, followed by some retail therapy in the city.

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 10.00am

COST

Spending money

TRANSPORT

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Train – bring your Opal card

Week 5 SATURDAY 2 MARCH WHAT

In-House Cards Night Turn off the television and break out the cards! Uno, euchre, rummy, hearts, sevens – the list is endless. Work in teams and earn points for the Angus Cup.

WHEN

Whenever and wherever you like!

SUNDAY 3 MARCH WHAT

Beach Day – Wylie’s Baths and the Coogee Coastal Walk Wylie’s Baths is a heritage-listed tidal swimming pool located near Coogee Beach, in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. The baths are noted for holding the first Australian Swimming Championships and for being one of the first swimming baths for mixed-gender swimming in Australia.

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 10.00am

WHERE

Wylie’s Baths, Coogee

WEAR

Swimming and beach attire

TRANSPORT

Minibus

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Week 6 FRIDAY 8 MARCH WHAT

Year 11 Balmoral Beach Picnic Its been a big start to life in the Senior School for our Year 11s. Take the time to enjoy a relaxing evening picnic and perhaps a twilight swim at one of our favourite destinations - Balmoral beach.

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 5.00pm

WHERE

Balmoral Beach

WEAR

Swimming attire and casual clothes

TRANSPORT

Minibus

SATURDAY 9 MARCH WHAT

Beach Day We will make our way to Manly, walk to the beautiful Shelly Beach and check out (or maybe have a dip in) the famous Fairy Bower pool along the way. Be sure to bring some spending money for a Ben and Jerry’s ice cream back in Manly.

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 10.00am, return around 3.00pm

WHERE

Manly/Shelly Beach

COST

Spending money

TRANSPORT

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Minibus

Week 6 SATURDAY 9 MARCH WHAT

International Women’s Day Movie Night in the JLT Come along in your comfy clothes or pyjamas and settle in for a movie on the big screen in the Jobson Lecture Theatre.

Mrs White has selected a classic for you all to watch that celebrates women in all their glory.

WHEN

After dinner

WHERE

Jobson Lecture Theatre

WEAR

Comfy clothes or pyjamas

SUNDAY 10 MARCH WHAT

Adventure to Watsons Bay for a Picnic Lunch Catch the train to Circular Quay, jump on a ferry and head off to the iconic Watsons Bay. Home to the famous Doyles fish and chips restaurant, grab a takeaway lunch and sit in the park, swim in one of the harbour beaches or walk up to the Gap, a famous Sydney lookout.

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 10.00am

WHERE

Watsons Bay

WEAR

Adventure clothes – hat, water bottle and make sure you pack your swimmers just in case

TRANSPORT

Train and ferry – bring your Opal card

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Week 7 FRIDAY 15 MARCH WHAT

Easter Treats – Boarders Get Baking Paul and Heinz from Du Plessy Praline & Otello Chocolates Patisserie in West Pymble will be our special guests for Boarders Get Baking. Come along for your chocolate fix and learn how to be a chocolatier.

WHEN

3.30pm

WHERE

Food Technology Rooms

WEAR

Comfy clothes and sensible shoes

WHAT

Year 12 Fish and Chips at Mona Vale Ready to cool down after a long, hot week? Let’s head down to Mona Vale and enjoy the last of daylight savings and some fish and chips on the beach.

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 5.30pm

WHERE

Mona Vale Beach

WEAR

Beach clothes and bring your swimmers for a twilight dip

TRANSPORT

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Minibus

Week 7 SATURDAY 16 MARCH WHAT

Drama Production – The Addams Family This musical comedy is set to be a hit. Based in New York, we meet a ghoulish American Family with an affinity for all things macabre. In the kooky, upside down world of the Addams Family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy and death and suffering are the stuff of their dreams.

WHEN

6.30pm

WHERE

Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts

WEAR

Smart casual

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Week 7 SUNDAY 17 MARCH WHAT

Manly Surf n Slide Manly Surf n Slide is a dream water destination for students – non-stop, fast and furious fun. An iconic outdoor water playground with three great slides, heated water and an onsite coffee shop, it’s located right on the harbour at Manly.

Girls can keep active, slide away and perhaps head down to the corso for ice cream afterwards.

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 10.00am

WHERE

Manly Surf n Slide

WEAR

Casual clothes and swimwear

COST

$10 charged to your account plus spending money

TRANSPORT

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Minibus

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Week 8 THURSDAY 21 MARCH WHAT

Socceroo’s vs Lebanon Come and cheer on the mighty Socceroo’s as they face Lebanon in the quest to qualify for the World Cup in 2026

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 6pm for an 8pm kick off

COST

$10

WHERE

CommBank Stadium

WEAR

Green and Gold

FRIDAY 22 MARCH

YEAR 11

WHAT

Year 10 Balmoral Beach Picnic Find a shady spot, lap up the gorgeous scenery at one of Sydney’s finest beaches. If it gets too hot, take a dip in the netted swimming area, or enjoy an ice cream at the local café. The kitchen will be packing up a delicious meal for you to enjoy beachside.

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 5.00pm

WHERE

Balmoral Beach

WEAR

Swimming attire and casual clothes

TRANSPORT WHAT

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Minibus

Year 11 Formal Get ready for the biggest night of the year for our beautiful Year 11s. The girls are super excited to get dressed up and enjoy this very special occasion. We can’t wait to see all the great outfits and big smiles on the night.

Week 8 SATURDAY 23 MARCH WHAT

Mega Skate at Macquarie Ice Located within Macquarie Shopping Centre, there will probably be some time for a little look around the shops, too!

It is the only facility in Sydney to provide a full-size Olympic rink so channel your inner Torvill and Dean (ask your parents!) and enjoy some time in the cool.

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 10.00am, return around 3.00pm

COST

$10.00 charged to your account and Opal card

TRANSPORT

Train or minibus

SUNDAY 24 MARCH WHAT

Balmoral Swim for Cancer Can we top this record in 2024? This is an excellent social opportunity for Boarders as we compete against Shore, Queenwood, Ascham, Wenona, Redlands and Riverview.

Get a team of four swimmers together and come on down to Balmoral to join in the fun. You only have to swim 200 metres and remember the aim of the day is to raise money for charity.

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 7.00am

WHERE

Balmoral Beach

WEAR

College PE uniform and swimmers

COST

Each participant will be encouraged to raise money for the cause LIVE IT, LOVE IT, LEARN IT

Week 9 - Easter Long Weekend

BOARDING AT PYMBLE TERM 1 2024

Week 10 FRIDAY 5 APRIL WHAT

Year 11 Balmoral Beach Picnic Enjoy an evening at one of Sydney’s cleanest and most idyllic harbour beaches. Find a shady spot, lap up the gorgeous scenery and watch the time go by. If it gets too hot, take a dip in the netted swimming area, or enjoy an ice cream at the local café. The kitchen will be packing up a delicious meal for you to enjoy beachside.

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 5.00pm

WHERE

Balmoral Beach

WEAR

Swimming attire and casual clothes

TRANSPORT

Minibus

SATURDAY 6 APRIL WHAT

Putt Putt Golf with Knox – Year 7 and 8 only Channel your inner Tiger Woods as we get together with the Year 7 and 8 Knox boys for an evening at the putt putt golf course.

WHEN

6.00pm

WHERE

Thornleigh Golf Centre

WEAR

Comfy clothes and sneakers

COST

$10 charged to your account

TRANSPORT

Minibus LIVE IT, LOVE IT, LEARN IT

Week 10 SUNDAY 2 APRIL WHAT

Beach Day Clontarf beach is part of Sydney’s Middle Harbour and is located around 5km from Manly. It is a great place to spend a day with the friends. The netted tidal pool is perfect for a dip. If you’re in the mood for a quick bite to eat, be sure to check out either of the two cafes near the park. Whether you’re after a fun-filled day or a relaxing afternoon, Clontarf Beach is the perfect spot.

WHEN

Depart Boarding at 10.00am, return around 3.00pm

WHERE

Manly/Shelly Beach

COST

Spending money

TRANSPORT

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Minibus

Week 11 TUESDAY 9 APRIL WHAT

End of Term Chapel, Dinner and Easter Egg Hunt Get ready to celebrate the end of term with a beautiful Chapel service and spectacular dinner. Of course, an Easter egg hunt is essential, too!

Happy Easter girls and thank you for a lovely term!

WHEN

Marden House – top balcony

WEAR

Sunday best

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And over to you...

WATCH OUT FOR….

10:00am. Family and friends all welcome!

BUILD YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

And every week….

If you have an exciting activity in mind, get together with a group of friends and put together a proposal. Whether it’s a night out at a favourite restaurant, a trip to a local market or an inner-city expedition, get your ideas down on paper, suggest a date and we will do our best to make it happen.

ORGANISE A SLEEPOVER We would love you to invite a friend from the Day School to stay over on a Friday or Saturday night. Propose some dates to your Head of Year and make it happen!

OR BETTER STILL… Once Avonmoore opens, we would love you to invite up to two of your friends from the day school in for a pizza and movie night. Once again, propose some dates to your Head of Year and make it happen!

AND, DON’T FORGET….

To join us for an egg and bacon roll on Marden Lawn each Sunday between 9:00am and

BOARDERS GET BAKING All of you seem to love baking and we know you LOVE yummy food. Take the opportunity to work with Mrs Wiedemann in our specialist Food Technology room and bake until your heart is content and your tummy is full. Each week she comes with interesting new recipes, from Mars Bar slice and brownies to Wallget’s famous Weet-Bix slice. Boarders Get Baking is the place to be on Friday afternoons.

CYCLE THE GROUNDS We have brand new bikes - sign them out and take them for a spin around campus. Ask House staff to show you the various routes and away you go!

AQUATIC CENTRE Check the in-house timetable for the times the Aquatic Centre will be open to you this term.

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