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Boarding Life
The Big Weekend In
The school theme this year is ‘Capture the Moment’ and that is certainly what our boarding
community did this year to celebrate ‘The Big Weekend In’.
A top priority in term one is to settle our new girls in. Commencing boarding is a huge
adjustment. New routines, expectations, and relationships can all provide a steep learning
curve for our newest boarders. ‘The Big Weekend In’ is all about inclusion. This time together,
encourages the girls to have fun, to strengthen bonds, and for our new girls to get to know
the staff and their peers in a relaxed, enjoyable environment.
Organised by our Year 13 leaders, Lucy Green and Sophia Neill, this year ‘The Big Weekend
In’ was held on March 3 rd and 4 th . Friday night we began the festivities with dinner, chapel, and
a slumber party movie to finish the night off. Saturday was spent at ‘The Groynes'. Kayaking,
paddle boating, tug of war, egg and spoon races, three legged races, tee-ball, and a lovely BBQ
lunch helped us to capture many joyous moments of laughter, energy, and enthusiasm as we
embark on our 2017 boarding journey together.
Nicky Langley – Head of Boarding
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