Abbotsleigh

The Senior School came alive this afternoon as Years 6 to 12 gathered for the 'Journey With Joy' Prefect Festival. With vibrant music, delicious food and creative activities across the oval, the event was full of energy and excitement, while also reflecting the School's values and focus on positive social impact.

There were many stalls dedicated to raising funds for Bunda Girls Secondary School in Tanzania, supporting scholarships for eight girls to continue their education.

Yesterday the Junior School production of Mary Poppins Jr commenced in Everett Hall. Featuring a cast of incredibly talented and 'practically perfect' Abbotsleigh girls, this year's production is a fun and energetic take on the Disney classic.

The remaining two shows take place tonight and Friday at 7pm, with tickets having already sold out.

Our recent Celebration of Learning was a beautiful day of connection for the Year 4 community. There were many smiles as work was proudly shared, and such joy as girls enjoyed a picnic lunch with their friends and families.

Congratulations to our Equestrian team who recently competed at the Coonabarabran Expo.

Minna (Team Captain), Mara, Charlize, Andelaine, Sabrina, Lucy, and Josephine all represented the school exceptionally, and competed in a wide range of events, achieving outstanding results.

Well done girls for your incredible individual performances, and for your team spirit – we are all so proud of you!

Last night's Celebration Concert "Joy Unbound: Celebrating Women in Music" brought our community together for an inspiring evening honouring women in music, and the extraordinary dedication of our students. From powerful orchestral works to intimate solo performances, the program showcased the breadth of talent across our ensembles, including many of our Year 12 musicians in potentially their final major performances at Abbotsleigh.

A highlight of the evening was the premiere of Joy Unbound, composed by Samantha Walton with a stunning string arrangement by Harry Sdraulig, and our incredible special guests, Lyhra. The collaborations during the show embodied the spirit of the concert celebrating creativity, connection and the joy of making music together. Congratulations to all performers and staff who made the night such a memorable success.

Today our Senior School students brought some World Cup enthusiasm to the synthetic pitch, with House Football taking place at lunchtime. With four matches taking place along the pitch at once, the games were quick and just a little bit chaotic!

Teams advancing to the finals will play for the title this Wednesday.

Our Year 9 Elective History students have become curators, historians, and storytellers all at once! After exploring the art of museum design and diving deep into the remarkable - and often overlooked - contributions of women throughout history, they brought it all to life in the Museum of Feisty Females. We were thrilled to open the doors to families and invite them to experience these thoughtfully curated exhibits, created entirely by our students.

Excited parents visited the Junior School this morning to view a range of incredible devices at the annual Year 5 micro:bit market.

Showcasing their coding skills, design thinking and problem solving, our Year 5s demonstrated their clever devices to friends, families and staff who were fascinated by the clever solutions the girls came up with.

During Physical Education lessons, Year 7 have been participating in masterclass sprinting sessions run by our very own Old Girl and current Head of Athletic Development, Larissa Pasternatsky.

Last week several Year 11 students attended the NBCS AI Summit, an inspiring and intellectually rigorous student-led event. From rich interdisciplinary panels to thought-provoking discussions about ethics and the future of work, the conversations were insightful and energising.