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In this issue
Farewell Year 12 2016
Mrs Judith Poole | Headmistress
Headmistress
The School said their goodbyes to the class of 2016 this week with a
variety of activities to mark the end of their Abbotsleigh lessons.
Chaplain
Junior School
Final ceremonies began last week with Rev Millican presiding over the
final communion service for Senior College in 2016. Activities included a
staff vs Year 12 football match and debate, a lunch to welcome Year 12
Featured articles
as Old Girls, a staff concert and the Year 12 breakfast.
Events
On Wednesday this week a formal assembly was held to officially send them on their way.
The Valedictory Dinner was enjoyed by parents and girls on Wednesday evening where all
Senior School
Upcoming events
Monday 10 October
Term 4 commences
Monday 10 October
City family scheme lunch
Tuesday 11 October
Drawn together, painted apart
exhibition at GCSG commences
Thursday 13 October
HSC exams commence
Friday 14 October
Year 12 2017 parent cocktail party
girls were acknowledged for their contribution to the School and for completing Year 12. This
evening is a joyous occasion for girls and parents with dinner, speeches and celebration.
As a year group, Year 12 has led with enthusiasm, prompting us to reflect on ‘Grace, Gratitude
and Generosity’ (or G-up). They honoured their theme and looked beyond Abbotsleigh,
raising our awareness of the plight of refugees. On International Day they ran a confronting
simulation where all senior girls were engrossed in finding their families as refugees fleeing
a disaster. This meaningful experience is one that challenged girls to think about the choices
one makes in desperate situations. Practically, the year group purchased sporting equipment
for refugee sport teams in Australia.
We thank the Year 12s for such a thoughtful service project under the leadership of
Alissa Antoon. Click here to see some of the fun our girls enjoyed in their final week.
Student nominations
I would like to share with the community the OnSTAGE nominations for 2016. Congratulations
to the following students.
•Georgia Matthews Homery – Ballet Dilemma
•Victoria Booth – I knew Red was a Controversial Colour
•April Gregson – Julia
•Grace Gallur – Piaf
•Tanna Nankivell – The Property is Condemned
We are still waiting for the released nominations for ARTEXPRESS, designTECH and ENCORE.
Chaplain
True comfort pushes us on
Abbotsleigh says
farewell to
Mrs Judith Poole
and marks
40 years of the
Abbotsleigh
Foundation
Book here
Rev Jenni Stoddart | Chaplain
I write this the morning after the Valedictory Dinner. As I sit at my desk, I am sure that there
is many a Year 12 snuggled in bed hidden under their comforter and not wanting to get up.
(I may be a little jealous.) The last few days have been full of celebration and I am proud that
our girls know how to celebrate and have fun with kindness. As they recover today the reality
is that they will also need to set their minds to the task ahead. When we think of comfort we
often think of quilts and lounges and warmth.
The Bible’s word for comfort is a little different. Jesus promises his disciples that that when he
returns to heaven he will send them a comforter. He will not leave them alone. In John 14:6
we read, ‘I will pray to the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter.’ The English word
comfort does not quite do justice to what Jesus is saying. This is not the comfort of quilts, but
the comfort of someone who directs and guides, someone who prods you on from behind in
the direction you should go.
Perhaps, you don’t think this sounds too comforting. A friend shared
with me just last week that she had completed a 20 km uphill trek.
She said that she would not have made it except for the guide who
walked behind her and at times physically pushed and prodded her
on. There was no better comfort for her in that moment.
Jesus promises to those who trust him that he will send a comforter,
that is the Holy Spirit, to guide and direct. Parents, as you prod and
guide your Year 12s onward, my prayer is that you might know Jesus
and his comforter in your own lives. For our Year 12s, my prayer
is that as they prepare for the HSC this same comforter might be
prodding them and guiding them to be the women God created them
to be – women who know that their character is what counts and
that the true measure of their value is seen in God’s generous love to
them in Jesus.
Junior School
Week 1 of Term 4 will be a busy one for all
Ms Sally Ruston | Head of Junior School
The first week of Term 4 will be spent welcoming and orientating
more than 100 new girls and families to the Junior School in
preparation for the 2017 academic year. Routines are as follows
for the girls.
•Monday 10 October: Year 7 2016 orientation and assessment
for current Year 6 girls
•Tuesday 11 October: Years 1, 2, 4, 6 orientation for girls
currently in Kindergarten, Year 1, Year 3 and Year 5
•Wednesday 12 October: Transition and Kindergarten 2017
orientation
•Thursday 13 October: Year 3 2017 orientation and assessment
for current Year 2 girls
•Friday 14 October: Year 5 2017 orientation and assessment for
current Year 4 girls
To ensure we have objective, nationally normative referenced
data for girls in Years 2, 4 and 6, testing will be undertaken
during Orientation Week when all new girls to Years 3 and 5 in
2017 will also be joining us. As always the best preparation for
such tests is a good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast and a
positive disposition.
Year 5 CARES Bike Program
Year 5 will be heading to the CARES Bike Safety Course at St Ives
this first week back at school in Term 4. The girls will learn about
bike safety as well as participating in fun activities to develop road
sense. Girls are reminded to bring their own helmet if possible.
Year 6 Orientation Week
Year 6 will be undertaking a three-day orientation program in the
Senior School on the first Monday to Wednesday Term 4. This
will be followed by the much anticipated Wild Ropes at Taronga
Zoo and Surf Education excursions. The girls are reminded of the
following arrangements for the first week:
Monday 10 October: Assessment and language taster day in
Senior School
Arrive at the Senior School Old Gym between 7.50-8.10 am in full
summer uniform with a packed recess and lunch.
No talk, but plenty of action
Miss Kate Grzanka | Deputy Head of Junior School
Further to the article in last week’s Shuttle, we
are pleased to announce that the girls raised
an impressive $1,316.95 during the St Lucy’s
Week Without Words.
Thank you again for your support – because
every child deserves to be heard.
Tuesday 11 October: ACEE, STEAM and D&T AbbKart Day in
Senior School
Arrive at the Senior School Old Gym between 7.50-8.10 am in full
summer uniform with a packed recess and lunch.
Wednesday 12 October: ACEE Senior School language
taster lessons
Arrive at the Senior School Old Gym between 7.50-8.10 am in full
summer uniform with a packed recess and lunch.
On all these days, the girls are required to bring a small pencil case
with basic stationery items, sports hat and sunscreen, water bottle
and a raincoat. They will be dismissed from the Senior School at
the normal departure time of 3.20 pm.
Thursday 13 October: Wild Ropes at Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head
to Chowder Bay walk and swim at Clifton Gardens
Arrive at the Junior School flagpole no later than 8.20 am in PE
uniform, white sports cap and excursion bag with recess, lunch,
afternoon tea, cold drink, a bottle of water in disposable packaging
and sunscreen. Bring a separate bag with a towel, Abbotsleigh
swimming costume, Abbotsleigh rash shirt, spare plastic bag
for wet gear, goggles (optional) and thongs or slip-on footwear.
Hair should be tied in a low ponytail, plait or braid suitable for
helmet wearing.
Friday 14 October: Surf Educate experience
Arrive at the Junior School flagpole no later than 8.20 am with
a day pack containing recess and lunch, a filled water bottle,
sunscreen and a hat. All other items detailed in the equipment list
need to be packed into a soft bag. The girls will return to school
ready for collection for normal dismissal at 3.20 pm.
Saturday 15 October: Saturday sport commences
IPSHA Year 6 cricket, basketball and tennis will commence as per
your daughter’s team sheet.
As Term 4 is such a busy one, please ensure that you refer to
the calendar in the Parent Portal for the most up to date event
information. If you have trouble accessing the Parent Portal or
have forgotten your password, please contact the Abbotsleigh IT
Department on 9473 7750 during business hours.
Make a splash for summer
Mrs Heather McWhannell | K-2 Coordinator
As summer approaches we start to turn our attention to the great outdoors, which
for many, means swimming in the backyard pool and visits to the beach. As such it is
important to make sure that our children are safe around water and able to swim.
Learning to swim is an essential and fun activity for all young children. If you are
considering learn to swim classes for your child, the Abbotsleigh Aquatic Centre
caters for children four years and above. Have your child prepared for the summer
months ahead by contacting Lyndall Wells on 9473 7830 or email the Aquatic Centre.
Great Book Swap
Mrs Sue Krust | Palmer Library Teacher Librarian
In the weeks prior to
the Great Book Swap,
Abbotsleigh girls
considered what life
would be like without
access to libraries or
bookshops. For many, it
was incomprehensible.
The Indigenous Literacy
Foundation (ILF) does not collect pre-loved books, but
raises money to purchase new books for children and
families in remote communities, and translate favourite
children’s books into local dialects.
To raise money for the ILF, Abbotsleigh girls participated
in the Great Book Swap on Tuesday 13 September.
There was quite a book frenzy as more than 850 books
from home were donated and sold for $1 each. Great
bargains were had, and remaining books were sold the
following day for 50 cents each.
Grand final victories for SDN debaters
Mrs Sue Krust | Palmer Library Teacher Librarian/ Debating Coordinator
On Friday 16 September, both Primary A and
Primary B teams were victorious in the SDN
grand final. The challenging topic for the debate
was That Australia should cease all trade with
countries that abuse human rights.
A remarkably high standard of debating saw
the A team defeat Riverview, while the B team
defeated Roseville College. Having both our
Primary teams progress to the grand final is
testament to the girls’ commitment, enthusiasm
and teamwork.
Congratulations to the following girls and their coaches on their welldeserved success:
A team
Jasmine Burton, Eliza Evans, Abigail Gillman, Laura Halliday, Anjali
Lambotharan, Arwyn Stone
Coach: Abbotsleigh Old Girl, Alice Johnson
The $782 raised was a new Junior School record
and we thank all families for their support of this
wonderful program.
B team
Olivia Bell, Anna Chua, Nikita Kyrikos, Jennifer Riley, Zali Slunjski, Victoria Teo
Coach: Abbotsleigh Old Girl, Georgia Chahoud
Holiday ideas with a twist
Saturday sport training in Term 4
Miss Kate Grzanka | Deputy Head of Junior School
Ms Emma Traynor | JS PDHPE Coordinator
Neighbourhood Watch Security and Safety roadshow
Neighbourhood Watch and Ku-ring-gai Police have
organised a special roadshow with lots of short, punchy
presentations about the latest crime prevention and
security products.
IPSHA Saturday sport training will commence in Week 1 of Term 4 from
3.20-4.30 pm.
•$600 of door prizes and free goodies
•Police safety talks
•Dress-ups
•Finger printing
•Ride-on police motor bike
•Sniffer puppy
•Highway Patrol Raptorrrrrr!
Wednesday 5 October at the Ku-ring-gai Town Hall,
Pymble. Choose 9.30-11.30 am or 1.30-3.30 pm.
Click here for more information.
Junior Science Academy
The Junior Science Academy is a program offered at
Macquarie University to help children develop their
understanding of science concepts and knowledge. It
aims to support their science understanding and enhance
and extend their school science learning.
Topics include:
•Oil and water (Year 1)
•Science is real (Year 1)
•Incredible forces (Years 2-3)
•The earth and solar system (Years 2-3)
•Design and build (Years 3-4)
•DNA and evolution (Years 4-6)
•Chemistry: change, mixtures and pure substances
(Years 5-6)
•Switched on problem solving (Years 5-6)
Visit the Junior Science Academy website for more
details and to book your child’s place for the upcoming
school holidays.
•Year 4 basketball: Monday 10 October
•Year 4 and 5 cricket: Wednesday 12 October
•Year 5 basketball: Wednesday 12 October
•Year 6 basketball and cricket: Thursday 13 October
Please note that IPSHA directs that no animals be brought to venues.
Year 3 Saturday sport will also begin in Week 1 with a combined teeball
and soccer session on the Junior School Oval from 8-9.30 am on Saturday
15 October. Girls are reminded to wear full PE uniform including their white
sport cap.
Saturday sport training in Term 4
Ms Emma Traynor | JS PDHPE Coordinator
Congratulations to Brooke Cousins (6G) and Xanthe Condoleon (6L)
for coming third in the Duo section of the Hills Dance Spectacular
last weekend.
Congratulations to Georgia Moore (6O) who completed in the
Gymnastics State Trials and Championships. Georgia placed 3rd overall
and her team placed 9th out of 32 teams.
Congratulations to Carysse Evans (6O), Georgia Fichardt (6D), Eliza
Roach (6O) and Aerin Slater (6G) who competed in the Gordon North
Sydney U13B Hockey team in the grand finals and tied first.
Congratulations to Laura Halliday (6D) who was awarded a Gold Award
in this year’s WriteOn Competition conducted by the Board of Studies,
Teaching and Educational Standards for her piece entitled A Dozen
Bare Feet.
More than 450 students from around New South Wales entered this
competition. Entries were based on the girls’ own imagination and
students had to write a short piece of up to 500 words.
Visit the WriteOn website for more information.
Jump Rope for Heart
Mr Paul Guirreri | JS PDHPE Teacher
Earlier this term our Transition to Year 2 girls
completed the wonderful Jump Rope for Heart
program. We are pleased to announce that
our girls raised an incredible $11,721! This is a
truly remarkable result for our Infants girls and
the funds raised will go a long way in assisting
the Heart Foundation.
Junior School China Tour
Holiday fun with AbbSchool
Mrs Karlie Coulton | AbbSchool Holiday and Explore Program Coordinator
Explore program
Take an Explore course this holiday period with an emphasis on creativity and
imagination here at Abbotsleigh.
Lego robotics (Years K-2)
This workshop starts out with the basics of Lego robotics, ensuring everyone can make
their robot move. We then build mechanical and coding skills until the students compete
in a sumo-style friendly robot competition. The students will learn basic electronics,
coding, mechanical design and creativity, and sensor use.
Exploring short stories: awesome animals and superstars (Years 5-6)
Aleesah Darlison is well known for her many and varied animal stories: from non-fiction
narratives, to picture books, short stories and fractured fairytales. During the first part
of the day, students will give their imaginations a workout brainstorming interesting and
amazing animal characters, creating kooky mixed-up animals, developing names and a
host of other hilarious features before they set to writing a short, sharp story featuring
their new animal creations.
Holiday program
The holidays are a fantastic opportunity for students to try a new activity or spend time
with friends. Take a friend or make new ones at some of the exciting workshops on offer
for boys and girls from Abbotsleigh and the local community.
•Kids in the kitchen • Excursion to the Opera House
•Creative sewing • Get active day
•Code camp
• Art programs
•Tennis
• Spring bling
•Study skills
Click here for more information or to book.
Thank you
Ms Sally Ruston | Head of Junior School
I take this opportunity to thank you all for the support you have brought
to our school this term. I also thank the dedicated and talented
members of staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure the best
outcomes possible for your daughters. Our school is the richer for all
your contributions. As this term concludes we take time to thank Mme
Provencher-Stott for all she has contributed both through the teaching
of French and to our wider school community as she has stepped into
the shoes of Mme Glen who has taken Long Service Leave. We are
indeed indebted to you for your generosity and great preparedness to
contribute to our girls’ learning and wellbeing.
We also wish Mr Murray Keating a most refreshing and restorative
break as he too takes Long Service Leave in Term 4 after nearly
20 years of dedicated and impressive service at Abbotsleigh. We
welcome back Mrs Peita van Bussel who will be teaching Year 5G and
taking up the role of Year 5 Coordinator next term.
I hope this holiday period is safe and enjoyable for all members of
our community. School resumes for the girls on Monday 10 October
at which time all girls will be dressed in the summer uniform. I look
forward to welcoming our girls back to what will be a busy term full
of excitement and celebrations as we farewell our well loved 10th
Headmistress of Abbotsleigh, Mrs Judith Poole.
Senior School
Reach for refuge
Dr Julie Wilson Reynolds | Deputy Headmistress and
Head of Senior School
This week we have celebrated the many achievements of our Year 12
class of 2016. We have noted academic, sporting, cultural and service
highlights and we send them on to their final examinations with our very
best wishes and hopes for the future.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank them as a group for
bringing us the service project ‘Reach for Refuge’. This was led by
Alissa Antoon and embraced by girls across their year group and the
wider school community. The project focused on awareness raising
rather than fundraising and it well achieved its purpose. The out
working of the project has given our student community a much clearer
idea what it means to be displaced and to struggle to find a home in
another country.
In a year where unimaginable numbers of people have become
displaced due to war and political turmoil, it has been timely to
consider the complexities of the situation and to promote empathy and
understanding amongst our student community. Over the course of
the year we have heard from a number of speakers, considered media
views, connected with online resources and even been challenged by a
powerful simulation game at our International Day. The service project
has prompted the collection of backpacks and sporting equipment
and the raising of awareness of needs right across our community. I
commend Alissa and all the girls inspired to step up in the project for
their work and their insights.
In keeping with our consideration of ‘Reach for Refuge’, four Year 10
students and I were privileged to be part of the Holroyd High School
Multicultural Day recently. To celebrate diversity and unity with the
students of Holroyd was a powerful experience. In a school that has a
high proportion of students from a refugee background, we experienced
a love of heritage, a sense of pride in belonging to a new community
and a warmth of hospitality which was breathtaking. We were moved by
the joy expressed in the flag ceremony and the speeches given by the
students. It is sometimes difficult for us to understand the challenges
of poverty, the uncertainty of temporary visas and the frustration
of being unable to access education beyond school, but by having
opportunity to meet peers who face these challenges it helped our girls
to better understand the injustices that they will not have felt. They also
spent time speaking with the Principal Mrs Dorothy Hoddinott AO and
she explained her commitment to pursuing scholarships for refugee
students with the universities.
Our girls take for granted the opportunity of an education beyond
school, but it is a privilege that most of the Holroyd students struggle
to attain. Understanding these struggles can help our girls to consider
the ideas of equity, justice, mercy and compassion and be better world
citizens with a vision to impact the future. The connection between
Abbotsleigh and Holroyd has been a long one and the girls in Year 10
will welcome their visit in Term 4 as part of our ALE program.
I hope that the good work of our Year 12 students this year and the
insights of our Year 10 students will continue to foster the message of
Micah 6:8. ‘He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does
the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk
humbly with your God.’
I include here some of the comments from our girls at the conclusion
of the day.
Multicultural day at Holroyd High was a brilliant experience. I really
enjoyed the immense change of atmosphere. My favourite part of the
day was the flag ceremony. Not only were the flag bearers wearing the
most beautiful and ornate cultural dress, but the energy in the room
and the great pride all the students felt and expressed when their flag
came out was truly moving. Lauren Henderson (10C)
The Holroyd Multicultural Day was an absolutely amazing experience.
It was so inspiring to see all of the students dressed in their traditional
dress and being incredibly proud of their culture. The students were
all supporting each other no matter their cultural background and
they were cheering each other on when they were performing. The
flag ceremony was one of the most inspirational parts as they all
cheered when their country’s flag came out and even though they were
all representing their different cultural backgrounds. There was an
inspiring sense of acceptance and celebration throughout the entire
event. Kiara Davies (10W)
I have now learnt about the state of the refugee community, of a
need for change in these people’s lives; a need for support of them.
Meeting their fierce and passionate Principal, Mrs Dorothy Hoddinott,
I was inspired by how she fought for the basic rights of these students
and her sheer determination to pursue every avenue of hope for their
futures, even with cases with the Human Rights Commission, the
government and universities. She is relentless with her work to ensure
these children and young adults can achieve a full education.
Scarlet Lindsay (10G)
What a term of sport
Mrs Kate Howitt | Head of SS Sport
What a finish we had on Saturday! Abbotsleigh had five hockey teams and 10 netball teams compete
in grand finals on Saturday. Congratulations to hockey teams 6, 7 and 15 for their premierships and to
netball teams 3, 8, 11 and 30 for taking home the blue ribbons.
As Term 3 draws to a close, I’d just like to say how proud I am of the huge sport participation rates we
have at Abbotsleigh. This term alone, we had more than 500 girls competing in Saturday sport each
week. With enrolment numbers of just over 900, it goes to show the culture of participation is strong at
Abbotsleigh. Remember though, this doesn’t include all the girls who were involved in athletics, cross
country, gymnastics, snow sports and sport aerobics… (and certainly doesn’t touch on the girls involved
in AbbSchool dance, fencing and tennis each week).
As we roll over to a new term, we look forward to having 25 touch football teams – the most in the
IGSSA competition, nine water polo teams (three up on 2015) and two cricket teams playing every
Saturday. (Abbotsleigh, Pymble and Ravenswood are the only schools that still compete in cricket.)
Term 4 is also where gymnastics ramps up, and Tildesley tennis training commences once again.
Congratulations to all girls on a wonderful term of sport. Enjoy the holidays and see you in Term 4!
Silver and gold for our sport aerobics girls
Mrs Kate Howitt | Head of SS Sport
Congratulations to our sport aerobics girls who travelled to Bendigo last Friday for the National
Championships. Abbotsleigh had 15 girls compete, and four of the girls came away with medals.
Congratulations to Jocelyn Cunningham and Georgia Clark, both Year 11 boarders, for winning gold in
the level 3 senior pairs division – national champions! Well done also to Annelise Harper and Amy Nelson
(also in Year 11) for winning silver in the level 4 senior pairs division. It really goes to show that hard work
pays off – the commitment these girls showed to training this term has been phenomenal.
The end of the year for Year 12
Mrs Marg Selby | Careers Advisor
It was with sadness we farewelled Year 12 this week, especially
during their final assembly. One of the fears they commonly
express at this time is that they are worried about their decisions
in regards to the university preference selection process. It
seems so final, to be entering your preferences on a university
admissions website, whatever state or country it is in!
However, students should not feel intimidated by this process.
They can continue to change their preferences until early in 2017.
In making their rankings, students should think about the merits
of the courses they are considering. They might select a Bachelor
of Arts degree, but they will find that the same degree can differ
quite a bit from university to university. There are sure to be
different subjects on offer, though there will always be a solid
core of subjects that will be the same at every university. There
Boarders keep active on the weekends
Year 8 boarders
If you have ever imagined yourself rolling around in a bubble, then
you have probably heard of zorb or bubble soccer. On Sunday 28
August, boarders from Years 8 and 9 participated in the Sunday
outing of bubble soccer. We learnt how to do backward rolls,
forward rolls and a few of us experienced doing handstands, or
just an attempted forward roll.
We played a few games of soccer, tumbling around the field and
knocking one another over to get to the ball. We played games
such as ball rush, tag and a traditional game of bubble soccer.
We were all extremely exhausted after our busy day of rolling
around in plastic bubbles, but thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
On Sunday 11 September a few of the boarders from Years 7,
8 and 9 went to Climb Fit in St Leonards to tackle some rock
climbing and rope courses. We took it in turns climbing or being
the safety person for those climbing above us.
We have had some awesome weekend outings this term!
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will also be a difference in the way they are taught. Students are
advised to choose a course and a university whose teaching and
learning style best matches their own. A few employers might still
take into consideration which university you have attended, but
the majority will be far more interested in the work skills you have
developed and the life experiences that you have accumulated
during your study.
The other fact that causes students to be concerned about
entering their preferences is the question, ‘What if I don’t get
into the course I want?’ The short answer to that is that there are
pathways into most courses. Carefully selecting the subjects you
study in your first year at university can make it easier to transfer
into another course the following year. Sometimes a TAFE course
can offer the best pathway. Thus, it is best not to worry too much
about your selection of preferences as there is generally a way of
amending your choice at a later date.
For other careers news, please visit the Careers page on AbbNet.
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Outstanding athletics results
Sports Precinct Term 4 programs
What do bees, bridges, billycarts and
building mementos have in common?
They were all part of a STEAM
spectacular on Monday, 19 September,
which saw classes from Stages 1, 2, 3
and 4 engaged in projects in Science,
Technology, Engineering, the Arts and
Mathematics. Watch our highlights clip
of the Year 6 and 7 activities.
The Abbotsleigh athletics team
performed well with great results at the
CIS Secondary Athletics Carnival held
on Wednesday 21 September. There
were some fantastic results, times and
distances from all our athletes who
competed. Several will continue in Term
4 with NSW All Schools in October and
National All Schools in December.
At the Abbostleigh Sports Precinct
during Term 4, we will be hosting a
number of social and mixed sporting
programs open to all members of the
community. The programs include
both adult and student programs
focussed on netball, basketball,
badminton and Rugby 7s.
Read more
Academic benefits of
physical activity
As we head towards holidays after a
very successful term, Sally Ruston,
Head of Junior School shares with you
an article from the Board of Studies
on the importance of physical activity
to improve brain capacity, learning
outcomes and ongoing wellbeing.
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AHIGS Festival of Speech
2016 Speech Day
The Association of Heads of
Independent Girls’ Schools (AHIGS)
Festival of Speech is hosted annually
by an AHIGS member’s school with
some 27 schools participating. In
the centenary year of the AHIGS,
Abbotsleigh will be hosting the 2016
Festival of Speech at our Senior
School campus.
Our combined Speech Day this year for
both the Junior and Senior School will
take place on Tuesday 6 December.
The event will be held at the Hillsong
Convention Centre in Baulkham Hills
commencing at 1pm.
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