Boarding: Live It, Love It, Learn It – Term 2 2023

TERM 2 2023

Term 2 2023

So much to do, so little time!

This is an extra special term for us, with Boarders’ Week bang in the middle. We will be out and about and ready to celebrate our Boarding heritage and all those who make our lives in Boarding brighter. And, either side of this, we will embrace and enjoy the program of fun and fabulous activities that have been put together especially for you. So get excited, ready to participate and make the most out of the opportunities on offer!

LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN!

Week 1

FRIDAY 28 APRIL

WHAT Evacuation

Drill and Safety Briefing

WHO All Boarders required

WHEN 3.25pm to 5.00pm

WHY You know the drill! Meet in the Boarding House promptly at 3.25pm for instructions, with the drill commencing at 3.30pm. We will also talk about some of the risks involved with Boarding and how you can ensure your personal safety, as well as what support is available to each of you and how to best access it.

SATURDAY 29 APRIL

WHAT Mother’s Day Creations

WHEN 1.00pm to 4.00pm

WHERE Textiles Room (JV04)

WHY The creator of the gorgeous laundry bags for our Year 7 Boarders, Mrs Myles is the master of all things textiles. This week she will share her talents with you in a textiles workshop where you will create a special, personalised gift for the special ‘mum’ in your life. We will organise some cards and paper so you can wrap and send the gift home ready for that special someone to enjoy on Mother’s Day.

Week 1

SATURDAY 29 APRIL

WHAT Super Netball: GWS Giants vs Swifts

WHEN Depart Boarding at 5.30pm for a 7.00pm match

WHERE Ken Rosewall Arena

WHY It’s been a while since we checked out the Super Netball, and tonight is going to be one of the biggest games of the season with the GWS Giants taking on the Sydney Swifts. Who will you be cheering for? Wear red to support the Swifts or orange for the Giants and get your vocal cords ready to cheer on these amazing athletes.

SUNDAY 30 APRIL

WHAT Apple Picking in Bilpin

WHEN Depart Boarding at 10.00am

WHERE Hillbilly Cider at Bilpin

WEAR Casual clothes

WHY It’s apple season and one of our fabulous Boarding families – the McLaughlins – are once again hosting the Boarders for some apple picking at Bilpin, followed by a picnic at Hillbilly Cider. Do you know your pink ladies from your granny smiths? If not, you will definitely learn! Grab some friends and join us as we head to the mountains.

Week 2

FRIDAY 5 MAY

WHAT Boarders Get Baking

WHEN 3.30pm

WHERE Food Technology room

WEAR Closed-toe shoes

TRANSPORT Learn the art of making the perfect meringue and create delicious (and very pretty) bites of pure deliciousness. As always, Mrs W will be on hand to share her expert tips, have a laugh and make Friday afternoon super special.

WHAT Year 7 to 9 Social

WHEN 6.30pm to 8.30pm

WHERE John Reid Hall – Junior School

WEAR Theme: Famous groups

WHY Back by popular demand, join us and some of our Boarding neighbours for a night of fun, dancing and celebration of all things Boarding. With a theme of ‘famous groups’, get ready for a burst of colour, fun and giggles. There will be prizes for the best-dressed group and plenty of opportunities to connect with old friends and make some new ones.

Week 2

SATURDAY 6 MAY

WHAT Community Weekend

WHEN From 5.00pm

WHY Community Days are special times in our Boarding calendar where all Boarders are required to be in attendance. For this special occasion, you need to be back at Boarding by 5.00pm on Saturday. You will then have time to prepare for a sumptuous dinner at 6.00pm followed by an evening of fun and dancing. Be ready to strut your stuff and win points for your House in the hotly contested Angus Cup Disco Divas competition.

SUNDAY 7 MAY

WHAT Community Weekend

WEAR Winter uniform

WHY Today, we have a special treat: Chapel with the congregation from Pymble and Gordon Uniting Church joining us for a special service followed by a delicious brunch. Special thanks to our Boarding volunteers for showing our extended community around the College. A not-so-lazy Sunday afternoon will follow with the Sports Cup challenge between 2.00pm and 5.00pm. Which house will dominate the Benchball and Dodgeball competitions?

Week 3

FRIDAY 12 MAY

WHAT Boarders Get Baking – Mother’s Day Edition

WHEN 3.30pm

WHERE Food Technology room

WEAR Closed-toe shoes

WHY Get ready to impress that special ‘mum’ in your life with a delicious combination of vanilla cake, whipped cream and fresh berries.

SATURDAY 13 MAY

WHAT Big Sister, Little Sister Movie Night

WHEN 6.00pm

WHERE Goodlet House

WEAR Comfy clothes

WHY A great opportunity for our ‘sisters’ to get to know each other a little better. The Goodlet girls have a fun evening planned, consisting of games, movies and maybe even some chocolate!

Week 3

SUNDAY 14 MAY

WHAT Mother’s Day Trip to Taronga Zoo

WHEN Depart Boarding at 10.00am, return by 3.00pm

WHERE Taronga Zoo

TRANSPORT Minibus

COST $10 plus spending money

WHY Come along to check out all the animals and views at Taronga Zoo, one of the most spectacular zoos in the world. The seal show is always a favourite, plus make sure you also check out the brand-new native wildlife habitat. Nura Diya Australia will also feature 23 unique and iconic Australian species of animals. Stroll amongst kangaroos, come paw to paw with the dingo pups and walk within the tree canopy to see the koalas.

Week 4 BOARDERS’ WEEK

FRIDAY 19 MAY

WHAT Boarders Get Baking – Hometown Favourites

WHEN 3.30pm

WHERE Food Technology room

WEAR Closed-toe shoes

WHY In what’s one of the favourite Boarders Get Baking menus, send your favourite hometown recipes through to Mrs W who will work her magic to make these come to life. My vote is in for the Walgett Weet-Bix slice!

SATURDAY 20 MAY

WHAT Super Netball: GWS Giants vs Sunshine Coast Lightning

WHEN Depart Boarding at 3.00pm

WHERE Ken Rosewall Arena

COST Spending money

WEAR Team colours

TRANSPORT Minibus

WHY The battle of the states! Will it be our own GWS Giants or Queensland’s Lightning who come out on top? We are super excited to be back watching the Super Netball, so grab some of your Boarding sisters and sign up for this not-to-be-missed game.

Week 4

SUNDAY 21 MAY

WHAT Luna Park

WHEN Depart Boarding at 9.00am

WHERE Luna Park, Milsons Point

WEAR Adventure clothes

TRANSPORT Train – bring your Opal card

COST $40 each

WHY A day out at the iconic Luna Park is just what we need to celebrate Boarders’ Week. From rollercoasters to Ferris wheels and dodgem cars, there is something for everyone at Luna Park. We will be joined by our Boarding brothers and sisters from Knox, Wenona, Riverview, Abbotsleigh and Loreto Normanhurst.

Week 5

FRIDAY 26 MAY

WHAT Boarders Get Baking – Passionfruit Yo-Yos

WHEN 3.30pm

WHERE Food Technology room

WEAR Closed-toe shoes

WHY Some call them melting moments, others call them yo-yos; whatever your preference, you can’t go past these most delicious of biscuits.

SATURDAY 27 MAY - MORNING

WHAT Indigenous Round of Sport

WHEN 10.00am

WHERE Main Oval and Gloucester Lawn

WEAR Pymble PE uniform

WHY The Indigenous Sports Round is a celebration of the role sport can play in the lives of all Australians, but particularly our First Nations peoples. The Welcome Ceremony will feature a smoking ceremony and a performance by our Indigenous Dance Troupe. Our Boarders, family and friends are most welcome to come along and support their sisters at the College.

Week 5

SATURDAY 27 MAY - AFTERNOON

WHAT Fire Pit Night

WHEN 5.30pm

WHERE Yarning Circle behind Avonmoore

WEAR Something warm

WHY Join us at the new fire pit area behind Avonmoore. We will supply the marshmallows and ingredients for smores, you will bring the playlist for a relaxed evening by the fire.

SATURDAY 28 MAY

WHAT Balmoral Burn

WHEN Depart Boarding at 6.00am

WHERE Balmoral

WEAR Pymble PE uniform with Boarders Jersey

WHY Last term we raised over $1,000 for the Balmoral Swim for Cancer as part of the Pymble Gives Back initiative. This term we are taking on the Balmoral Burn. Known as Sydney’s steepest hill run, this annual community fun run has raised over $31 million for the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. Every year, participants take to the ‘Burn’ to conquer Awaba Street’s 420-metre incline – one of the steepest streets in Sydney. Let’s hope the weather is on our side this time!

Week 6

FRIDAY 2 JUNE

WHAT Boarders Get Baking – Mini Lime Cheesecakes

WHEN 3.30pm

WHERE Food Technology room

WEAR Closed-toe shoes

WHY Mrs W doesn’t disappoint as she tantalises your taste buds and teaches you to create your own culinary sensations – this time it is mini lime cheesecakes.

SATURDAY 3 JUNE

WHAT Vivid Sydney

WHEN Depart Boarding after dinner at 6.00pm

WHERE Sydney CBD

WHY Vivid is back, and we are so excited to take our Boarders to experience all it has to offer. Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology which transforms Sydney for 23 days and nights. In 2023, for its 13th year, Vivid Sydney will fuse art, innovation and technology in collaboration with some of the most boundary-pushing artists, thinkers, musicians and culinary experts of our time, united by this year’s artistic direction, ‘Vivid Sydney, Naturally’

From 26 May to 17 June, the streets will transform with mesmerising art displays and 3D light projections, exhilarating live music performances, thought-provoking debates, and deep-dive discussions from some of the world’s brightest minds. And for the first time ever at Vivid Sydney, chefs, producers and more will collaborate for the launch of Vivid Food, a program of multisensory meals that celebrate Sydney’s rich and vibrant restaurants, food culture and local produce.

Week 6

SUNDAY 4 JUNE

WHAT AFL: GWS Giants vs Richmond Tigers

WHEN Depart Boarding at 11.30am for a 1.00pm match

WHERE Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

WHY The AFL is always spectacular, and this week will feature one of our favourite teams, the GWS Giants, taking on the Richmond Football Club in this mid-season match up. Get ready for some high impact action, plenty of cheering and spectacular marks. Will the Giants be able to make their mark on the Richmond Football club. Come along and find out for yourself!

Week 7

WEDNESDAY 7 JUNE

WHAT Jersey Day - 30th Anniversary

WEAR Boarding jersey

WHY This year marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of three beautiful girls, and we will be remembering them and the legacy that they have left us with a special service. We remember the three Boarders who tragically passed away on the June Long Weekend in 1993. Alanda Clark, Jane Gay and Prudence Papworth were travelling home for the long weekend when the plane they were in crashed on a hill just outside Young, killing all on board. We invite all students and staff to commemorate these special girls by wearing a jersey and bringing a gold coin donation. All funds raised will go towards The Alanda Clark, Jane Gay and Prudence Papworth Scholarship.

FRIDAY 9 JUNE

WHAT Travel Day for June Long Weekend – King’s Birthday

WHY It’s home time! Enjoy being snuggled up in your own bed over the long weekend - we will be ready and waiting for you from 5.00pm on Monday 13 June. Have you thought about inviting a day girl or another Boarder to join you for the weekend? This year we are hoping that our rural families will look to host some other Boarders and day girls for the weekend. It’s always great to see our Boarders getting the opportunity to share their homes and regions with their friends.

MONDAY 12 JUNE

Return to Boarding from 5.00pm

Week 8

FRIDAY 16 JUNE

WHAT Boarders Get Baking

WHEN 3.30pm

WHERE Food Technology room

WEAR Closed-toe shoes

WHY What will be on the menu this week? Mrs W will be sure to have some delicious treats for you to make.

SATURDAY 17 JUNE

WHAT Welcome a Day Girl to our Boarding Family

WHEN 12.00pm

WHERE Marden House

WEAR Comfy clothes

WHY This is an opportunity to invite your day girl friends for a special barbecue lunch and afternoon of fun. Welcome the girls in from midday and explore the campus together on bikes or on foot. How about a spot of tennis or perhaps some games on the lawn in the evening light?

Week 8

SUNDAY 18 JUNE

WHAT Ice Skating

WHEN TBC

WHERE

Macquarie Ice Rink

WHY This is always a popular weekend activity. Can you dance on the ice, or do you prefer to cling on to the barrier? Join your friends for some excellent weekend fun.

Week 9

TUESDAY 20 JUNE

WHAT End of Term Chapel and Formal Dinner

WHEN 5.15pm

WHERE War Memorial Chapel

WEAR Sunday best

WHY You are almost there! Celebrate another great term with a special Chapel service and formal dinner. Let us know if there are any special staff that you would like us to include.

THURSDAY 22 JUNE

WHAT Home Time!

WHY Congratulations on making it to the end of term! Safe travels and happy holidays. We will miss you and look forward to welcoming you back from 2.00pm on Monday 18 July.

And over to you...

WATCH OUT FOR….

BUILD YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

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…

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 10:00am. Family and friends all welcome!

And every week….

BAKING IN JOAN HAMMOND

Come on in and bake until you drop! We are all stocked up ready for you to create your masterpieces.

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

Bikes are ready to go! 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.