Boarding The start of 2022 was an opportunity to reconsider our
new opportunities. Our aim is to give boarders the
weekend opportunities for our boarders and look at
balance of the outdoors and physical activity, along
what they are wanting to do, what will spark an interest
with rest and recuperation after a busy week at school.
in them, what is appropriate for their age bracket, what will provide the girls with balance to their busy school week and what will bring them new experiences and opportunity to connect with each other. We created a term weekend activity programme; one
We also plan to offer service opportunities and short courses, such as a barista course in our up-and-coming weekend programmes. Students say:
for our Middle School girls and one for our Senior
“I really appreciate the weekend activities because
School girls allowing for age-appropriate activities.
even if we may not know it, it benefits us, we get to
We maintained the firm favourite activities such as ice
know each other and get comfortable with one another.
skating, Rollickin Gelato, cooking, trips to the beach
It also gets us out of the house and away from our
and movies, but we also introduced new activities such
screens, which really benefits our well-being.”
as local markets, jewellery making, the Court Theatre
Qiana Selan
and the new aqua park.
“I really enjoy the weekend activities when we can
It was an opportunity to consider ‘what’s on’ in
spend time in the great weather outside going for
Christchurch and enjoy the local activities and
a walk in the Botanic Gardens for a picnic, having an
entertainment provided by Christchurch City Council
amazing time cruising through the Farmers Market
(CCC) where Covid-19 protocols allowed.
with everyone buying delicious dumplings. Then
While we are conscious that the weekend is a time for all young people to catch up on sleep, connect with friends and stay up-to-date with homework, we are also aware that we want our boarders to have options during the weekend that provide them with fun and
I enjoy finishing our Saturday nights with movies and Dance Mums, a popular TV series in Julius House.” Lily Beaven Deanne Gath, Director of Boarding
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