Celebrating 60 Years of the Duke of Edinburgh Award

TERM 3 - WEEK 9 ABBOTSLEIGH NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2019

IN THIS ISSUE

The Headmistress Senior School Chaplain News Community Events Shuttle Junior School Time flies faster than a weaver’s shuttle.

HEADMISTRESS Look up, Reach out: Celebrating 60 Years of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Last Friday, four of our Year 12 students: Natasha Huang, Jess Li, Gwyneth Ng and Rebecca St Vincent, had the great privilege of being presented to, and talking with, Prince Edward at the very exciting Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Ceremony that celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards program commencing in Australia.

Mrs Megan Krimmer Headmistress UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday 16 September The girls were then presented with their • Become connected to and actively engaged Years 4-6 Tennis Singles Final award by 2018 Local Hero and outstanding within their immediate community teacher of Mathematics, Eddie Woo. • Make a real difference to society through Tuesday 17 September their positive contributions and involvement Staff and Year 12 Farewell The following evening, Abbotsleigh was Breakfast among a very small number of schools • Learn to persevere and overcome barriers to who were invited to the Youth and Leaders success SS CIS Athletics reception at Government House. This was • Learn important life skills Championships certainly an immense honour, and it was • Increase their career opportunities’ * Wednesday 18 September a enormous privilege for Annika Tonuri, Year 12 Valedictory Chapel Callie Leighton (Year 11 girls who are part Many of our girls have received Bronze, Silver way through their Gold Award challenge), and Gold Awards. Gold is the highest award Year 12 Valedictory Assembly Mrs Robertson and me to participate in this possible, and to attain this is an outstanding and Morning Tea fantastic event and to meet Prince Edward, achievement. Year 12 Valedictory Dinner who was so interested in the experiences and achievements of our girls. I would like to thank Mrs Belinda Robertson Thursday 19 September very much for the superb work she does in SS Music Europe Tour departs Many hundreds of Abbotsleigh girls have coordinating the Duke of Edinburgh program undertaken the challenge of attaining a for our girls. I would also like to encourage NSW All Schools Athletics Duke of Edinburgh (D of E) Award. The D all our girls to take up the challenge of D of E Championships of E program provides a natural synergy when they are old enough and to persevere to between the curricular, co-curricular, outdoor the end – it is worth it. Congratulations to all Adult Discussion Group education and service learning programs at our girls who have been presented with their Term 3 Concludes Abbotsleigh as the girls are challenged to Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards this year. You take risks, undertake activities that stretch have each worked very hard, achieved much, Friday 20 September them, and to give back to society. and given much back as a result of your Boarder Travel Day endeavours. Well done, girls! As a result of undertaking the Duke of NSW All Schools Athletics Edinburgh program, students: *Visit the Duke of Edinburgh Award website Championships for more information. • ‘Are equipped and empowered to achieve their personal best • Learn to take responsibility for their goals and choices

Visit the Parent Portal to edit your profile, view the calendar and view parent notices.

01 TERM 3 - WEEK 9 ABBOTSLEIGH NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2019

Service at Abbotsleigh

Service is such an important part of who we are at Abbotsleigh, and this years’ Service Council, under the great leadership of Claire Luger (Vice Head Prefect Service) has done an outstanding job in raising awareness and providing practical and economic assistance for those in our Sydney community who are really struggling.

I commend to you an extract of Claire’s inspiring talk to our Senior School girls.

Chaplain On Leadership Rev Jenni Stoddart Chaplain The word ‘integrity’ means the state of But if as you lead both your friends and back? But don’t forget to consider being one, whole and undivided. your enemies, your opponents and your what is God’s. He will not be caught in supporters, those who criticise and bickering over the Roman equivalent of When the ‘unsinkable’ Titanic sailed those who complement you can say Brexit, he will not be swayed. He will not in 1912 it was using a new technology ‘she has integrity’ you will know you are make the Titanic mistake, because what – this is what led its owners to declare truly leading. guides him is something greater than it unsinkable. Rather than one hull, the Emperor. He is driven by something the hull was divided into 16 watertight Even Jesus’ opponents recognised his truly worthy. compartments. The theory was if one integrity … ‘Teacher,’ they said, ‘we was ruptured the other 15 compartments know that you are a man of integrity The message is that God is the only would keep the ship afloat. In fact the and that you teach the way of God in true measure, our only true obligation, opposite occurred; a hole puncturing accordance with the truth. You aren’t and if we live with him as our measure one compartment caused all the others swayed by others, because you pay no we discover that he comes to us not to rupture apart. As the hulls separated, attention to who they are.’ imprinted on a gold coin, but humbly the unsinkable ship not only sank but it riding on a donkey. He comes in Jesus, Jesus’ opponents sought to use his sank more quickly than if it had only one bringing peace by offering forgiveness truthfulness to God against him integrated hull. for those who sway from the truth and because they know he has integrity they forgiveness for those who put self first. What is the Titanic mistake? To seek to make him say what will put him compartmentalise rather than to live in danger… Jesus’ first obligation was to God, he with integrity. sought something true and worthy. 17’Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is Jesus came not to be served but to To our new Prefect leaders I want to say it right to pay the imperial tax to Caesar serve and give his life as a ransom for – true leaders avoid the Titanic mistake or not?” many. (Mark 10:45) He sought to give by seek something true and worthy, If Jesus defies Caesar’s authority he is his life that we might live in relationship something greater than themselves, that at risk of death but if he approves the with the one true measure, our creator. that they measure themselves against to tax he will lose popular support. keep themselves whole. True leaders avoid the Titanic mistake Jesus says – ‘Whose image is this? And by seeking something true and worthy, If you measure yourself by how many whose inscription?’ something greater than themselves that agree with you, they are leading, not you. that they measure themselves against to 21’Caesar’s,’ they replied. If you measure yourself by how many keep themselves whole. friends you have, you’ll have fun, but not Then he said to them, ‘So give back to much impact. Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.’ If you measure yourself by how much praise you get, your focus will be yourself, Jesus is not caught out. ‘Give back not service for the sake of others. he says. Give back. That coin is from Caesar’s treasury so why not give it

02 TERM 3 - WEEK 9 ABBOTSLEIGH NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2019 Community

APA Barbecue and Cake Stall – Thank You Labels needed? Ms Kathy Campbell Ms Kathy Campbell APA President APA President As our daughters move into their summer uniform next term, A sincere thanks to all the volunteers who helped with the you may be finding yourself purchasing the next size up! barbecue and cake stall on Saturday 7 September at the Senior School. It’s such a great opportunity to provide this service to our If you need labels for uniforms or any other items, please own community as well as visiting students and their families. consider purchasing them from Label Kingdom, who support APA fundraising by donating 20% of all Abbotsleigh sales Thank you also to the many customers who purchased the back to the Abbotsleigh Parents’ Association. baked goods and barbecue food on the day. If you would like to support this fundraising option, please visit the Label Kingdom website, and use the fundraiser ID SF2074 at the checkout.

We’re fundrai$ing with Label Kingdom Visit us today, order online & earn $$ for your School or Kindy FUNDRAISER ID Labelkingdom.com.au Providing Quality Products at Aordable Prices Since 2005 SF2074 Don’t come Unstuck, Stick with Us! 9 Stick-On & Iron-On Labels Enter this code online in the vouchervouche field at checkout 9 Book Covers 9 Wall Art 9 Chalkboard Labels 9 Bag Tags plus so much more ...

FAST Turnaround Uniform Shop FREE Postage Australia Wide Got a question? Holiday Trading Call us on Freecall 1800 264 549 Mrs Lorraine Boothby Uniform Shop Manager

Term 4 will see the girls back in their summer uniforms, APA Storage so please note the Uniform Shop holiday trading times in case you need to purchase any items for the coming term. Ms Kathy Campbell APA President Holiday opening – 9.30 am-4 pm • Friday 27 September A permanent space has been set up for the APA to store items • Monday 30 September to on site at the Senior School, which will certainly help clear Thursday 3 October some parents’ studies and garages! A huge thank you to Nathan • Tuesday 8 October to McEvoy, Maintenance Supervisor, for seeing this through from Friday 11 October beginning to end, including building it! • Monday 14 October 2019 (9.30-5 pm) The APA has also been given some cupboard space in the Term 4 kitchenette near the Assembly Hall Foyer (Senior School). Again, this is a fantastic help to making the provision of coffee • Monday 14 October 2019 (9.30-5 pm) Monday 14 and tea a simple set up for events. October 2019 (9.30-5 pm) Regular trading hours resume from Tuesday 15 October. Our sincere thanks also go to Alex Lightfoot (Director of Visit the Uniform Shop page on the Abbotsleigh website Development and Community Relations) and Simon Jarrett for more information. (Director of Property) for supporting and providing these spaces to the APA.

03 TERM 3 - WEEK 9 ABBOTSLEIGH NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2019

Term 4 Dates Ms Kathy Campbell APA President

Please note the following APR Meeting APA Thank You Drinks and Holiday Reading – APA dates for your calendar All current Parent AGM Book Club next term: Representatives are Wednesday 13 November Monday 19 November encouraged to attend 6.30-8.30 pm 7 pm APA General Committee Friday 1 November Venue to be confirmed VIP Room, Level 4, Judith Meeting 8.30 am Poole Sports Hall All welcome Lower Everett Space The Thank You Drinks are Monday 28 October Junior School held for all parents who have We will be discussing The 7-9 pm volunteered in any capacity Blue Rose by Kate Forsyth. Global Learning Centre, throughout the year. Please Wine and cheese provided. Senior School come and join us for a drink Please bring $5 on the night. and hear a summary of the RSVP to Deepa Pillay (for year and plans for 2020. catering purposes).

Junior School

Sport, Glorious Sport! Ms Sally Ruston Head of Junior School

What a truly amazing term of sporting Everywhere I have travelled around the term of skill building and games sense endeavour the girls have enjoyed. From campus these past few weeks I have seen development. The introduction of AFL our successes on the snow slopes during girls choreographing dance routines; the has been an enormous success with girls the mid-year break and the Primary Year 5 PDHPE Teacher has been focused now confident to play this exciting kicking Athletics Carnival, held at SOPAC where on building the girls’ dancing skills in game. I have heard remarkable stories all primary girls were constantly involved preparation for the Father Daughter Bush of great sportsmanship with girls having in events throughout the day, to the Dance held this week. readily offered to play when teams have spectacular growth in the Year 2 girls’ been short. Equally I have been impressed bike riding skills as they practise each Our Term 3 Saturday Sport program has with their manner and grace in victory lunchtime on Bundarra Court, and the drawn to a close after a most successful remarkable elite achievements of girls at national competitions in diving and football, this has been a term of activity, engagement and phenomenal successes.

With skill, we believe our girls can do anything. With this belief firmly embedded, our PDHPE Teachers, Class Teachers and Coaches have worked assiduously to grow the girls’ gross motor, games and sporting skills to enable them to see physical activity as a delightful pursuit. I have watched with admiration as our Year 2 PDHPE Teacher has given great time and support, even running behind and balancing bikes, ensuring that our young riders experience success. Our Year 3 Wellbeing day on Wednesday of this week was a most successful initiative lead by the Year 3 PDHPE Teacher in helping our girls recognise the benefits of sleep and positive self-talk.

04 TERM 3 - WEEK 9 ABBOTSLEIGH NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2019

and defeat. Tennis doubles and singles For those girls who are already skilled in a A broad, wholistic educational offering are currently being played with girls again particular sport, we ensure team grading is what we see as essential for all our readily supporting and providing great and competition to stretch and enhance Abbotsleigh girls. Building physical competition to each other in hard fought these games skills. It is truly wonderful fitness, skills and confidence in engaging contests on the courts. The ability to build to hear of the increased numbers of girls in sporting and physical endeavours is an team work skills and understand that any who have signed up for Saturday Sport integral part of this education. How well group effort is more than the sum of the in Term 4. I am really looking forward to placed our girls are to succeed! parts, is indeed a valuable experience. sharing in the coaching of our Year 2 girls at our friendly sports sessions held here Beyond the School, in elite competitions, on the Junior School Oval from 8 am each we have been thrilled with the girls’ Saturday next term. The girls will have achievements. These have included: a great time growing their soccer and minkey skills to be ready for competitive • Amanda Allsop, Melanie Allsop, Eloise IPSHA Sport as they enter Year 3 next Gavagna, Allison Giang, Andelaine year. Mackie and Charlize Mackie competing at Snowsports Nationals, with our Division 6 Alpine team winning the bronze medal. • Harriet Kaan representing and winning medals at SSA Nationals in Diving. • Estella Cameron representing NSW at SSA Nationals for girls football (soccer) • Kiera Yerbury representing CIS at the NSWPSSA netball championship • Annabelle O’Hara and Mikayla Tay representing CIS at the NSWPSSA hockey championship I remind parents that our practice is to ensure the inclusion of all girls interested in playing a sport. From those who have never played before, we focus very much on skill development and game knowledge to bring about familiarity and confidence.

Welcome to New Before and After School Care Supervisor: Miss Penny Charalambous Ms Sally Ruston Head of Junior School

It is with delight that I announce the appointment of our Grammar School running programs for secondary students new Before and After School Care Supervisor – Miss Penny and sports coaching and library assistant at Ravenswood Charalambous. to tutoring and nannying for the past four years, Penny has come to realise that working with students is what truly Penny returns to Abbotsleigh after achieving her first inspires her. degree – a Bachelor of Advanced Science majoring in Pre-Medicine at UTS. After several months of working Penny is an Abbotsleigh Old Girl and is currently studying with Ernst and Young as a Technology Strategy and by distance education to attain her primary teaching Transformation Consultant, Penny has realised her true qualifications. With interests in sport, music, and passion is working with children. This was based on her experience in volunteering in Cambodia and Vietnam, extensive experience working with students in a diverse we are so pleased to have someone of Penny’s calibre array of schooling contexts. From Cadet Lieutenant at Knox nurturing our girls.

05 TERM 3 - WEEK 9 ABBOTSLEIGH NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2019

Photo Day 3 – Tuesday 24 September 2019

Mrs Kate Coventry Deputy Head of Junior School

A reminder that Photo Day 3 is to be held wear their sports uniform including house and Infants, Digital Leaders, Environment in the last week this Term on Tuesday 24 shirt and coloured house hair ribbons. Club, SDN Debating team, Year 4 Friendly September. This will include house photos House Captains only may dress in other Debating Team, Year 5 and 6 Debating for all Junior School students. Listed below house coloured clothes. Squads, IPSHA Speaker’s Challenge. are the uniform requirements on the day For the following groups, full winter For sporting groups to be photographed which we ask girls to pack and bring to school uniform is required to be worn on this day uniform requirements are school on Monday in readiness for the without the black felt hat; Beginner Band, as follows: Tuesday photographs. Library Monitors, Tempus committee, For the house photos, all girls in Kindergarten Starters finishing Year 6, Kindergarten to Year 6 are required to Service Committee, Stage Crew Primary

Event Uniform required Abbotsleigh Athletics Team White representative polo shirt and full PE tracksuit, white sport socks and joggers (Competed at IPSHA) IPSHA Athletics Team IPSHA polo shirt or singlet top, Black PE shorts, white sport socks and joggers (Competed at CIS) CIS Athletics Team CIS polo shirt or singlet or Abbotsleigh representative white polo shirt, black PE shorts/ (competed at PSSA) CIS shorts, white sport socks and joggers CIS Netball Team CIS Rep Netball uniform CIS Hockey CIS Rep Hockey uniform IPSHA Gymnastics Artistic Team White representative polo shirt and full PE tracksuit, white sport socks and joggers IPSHA Gymnastics Rhythmic Team White representative polo shirt and full PE tracksuit, white sport socks and joggers Interschools Regional Ski Team Abbotsleigh representative white polo shirt with black collar, ski team jacket (not mandatory) black tracksuit pants, white sport socks and joggers Interschools State Ski Team Abbotsleigh representative white polo shirt with black collar, ski team jacket (not mandatory) black tracksuit pants, white sport socks and joggers Interschools National Ski Team Abbotsleigh representative white polo shirt with black collar, ski team jacket (not mandatory) black tracksuit pants, white sport socks and joggers Equestrian Team Abbotsleigh Equestrian uniform Dance teams Company A Abbotsleigh representative white polo shirt with black collar, black dance pants, tracksuit top and jazz shoes Company A Abbotsleigh representative white polo shirt with black collar, black dance pants, tracksuit top and jazz shoes IPSHA Saturday Sport AFL Abbotsleigh representative white polo shirt with black collar, black shorts, long white sport socks and joggers Touch Football Abbotsleigh representative white polo shirt with black collar, black shorts or bike pants, short white sport socks and joggers Basketball Abbotsleigh representative white polo shirt with black collar, black shorts, short white sport socks and joggers T20 Blast Cricket Abbotsleigh representative white polo shirt with black collar, black shorts, short white sport socks and joggers Tennis Abbotsleigh representative white polo shirt with black collar, yellow skirt/skort, short white sport socks and joggers Year 2 Sport Full PE tracksuit with house shirt, short white sport socks and joggers

06 TERM 3 - WEEK 9 ABBOTSLEIGH NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2019

Recycle Your Bottle Tops to Help Someone in Need

Mrs Sally Eriksen EAL/D Teacher and Environment Club Coordinator

Envision is a charity that upcycles plastic bottle tops and makes prosthetic hands in their Envision Hands program. Our Environment Captain, Meera Nirmalendran, initiated this project this term.

Please bring in your clean milk and soft drink tops to school to support this worthy cause.

The tops all have to be made of plastic and with the number 2 and 4 in the recycled triangle on their underside.

Please place the bottle tops in the tubs located outside 6L or in the Outdoor Kitchen in Infants.

Approximately 250 lids are used to make a small hand. So what are you waiting for? Start your collection today!

More information can be found on the Envision website.

Or you can watch the video.

Thank you for your support.

Spring CRU Holiday Camps Mrs Lynne Verghese Christian Studies Teacher

Looking for something to do these October school holidays? CRU Holiday Camps are a great way for students to enjoy exciting outdoor activities, build friendships and explore a Christian worldview. More information is available at Junior School Reception or on the CRU Camps website. These holidays there are three day camp and two overnight camp options available to Junior School girls. The summer camp programs will be available later in the year.

Camp School Year Dates Where Description Splash 3-6 co-ed Mon 30 September to Lake Macquarie Sailing, beach, games, rock climbing, Friday 4 October tubing and more Mac Time 3-6 co-ed Monday 7 to Lake Macquarie Sailing, rock climbing, laser tag, night Friday 11 October games, archery and more

CRU Craze K-6 co-ed Monday 30 September Arden Anglican School, Full day program with indoor and outdoor (Day Camp) to Friday 4 October Beecroft activities with lunch and snacks included CRU Coast K-6 co-ed Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 Gosford Presbyterian Full day program with indoor and outdoor (Day Camp) October Church, West Gosford activities with lunch and snacks included CRU Bolt K-6 co-ed Wednesday 9 to Friday The King’s Prep School, Full day program with indoor and outdoor (Day Camp) 11 October North Parramatta activities with lunch and snacks included

07 TERM 3 - WEEK 9 ABBOTSLEIGH NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2019

Year 6 Service Learning Project Miss Susanna Matters Year 6 Coordinator

This year, the Year 6 Service Learning Project will focus on assisting immigrants in our local community. The girls will be working hard to earn money at home, which they will use to purchase carefully selected grocery items for Anglicare’s Mobile Community Pantry.

Last week, Year 6 was joined by Anglicare representative Ashleigh Lee-Joe, who discussed the impact that the girls’ donations will have on the lives of immigrants who have recently arrived in Australia. The girls were grateful to have the opportunity to speak with Ashleigh and they asked many questions about other ways they can continue to support immigrants and refugees in our community.

Queen’s Essay CIS Athletics Carnival Competition 2019 Success Miss Susanna Matters Mr Paul Guirreri Year 6 Coordinator JS PDHPE Coordinator

Abbotsleigh Junior School submitted 17 thoughtful Congratulations to the girls who competed at the CIS compositions into the 2019 Queen’s Essay Competition. Athletics Championships at SOPAC last Thursday. The This competition is the world’s oldest writing contest below results wrap up the 2019 athletics season. for schools and this year it attracted 11,000 entries from around the Commonwealth. The 2019 theme was • Gracie Atkins: 8 years 100 m final – 6th ‘My cultural connections’. • Sophia Bradford: 11 years high jump – 5th Congratulations to the following students on their • Kiera Yerbury: 12/13 years long jump – 14th, 12/13 years awarded entries: 200 m final – 8th • Alexandra Cuthell: 12/13 years high jump – 16th Silver award: Harriet Chang, Evelyn Liu, Tasha Wong • Sienna Rowe: 11 years discus – 16th Bronze award: Saskia Beletich, Sophia Rayment, • Summer Sivaraj: 12/13 years discus – 4th Vanessa Ton • Carys Byrnes: 8-10 years long jump – 16th

Year 3 Wellbeing Day Miss Brittany Black Year 3 Coordinator

On Wednesday 18 September, Year 3 took time to focus on developing their social, emotional and mental wellbeing. By participating in a stretch and flex session as well discussing key topics including sleep, healthy food choices, personal strengths and independent problem solving, students became more aware of how to ‘be well’.

The girls were delighted to work with a range of teachers and a guest instructor throughout the day. We hope to see the students putting their new knowledge and skills into practice at home and at school.

08 TERM 3 - WEEK 9 ABBOTSLEIGH NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2019

JS Singles and Doubles Competitions Mr Paul Guirreri JS PDHPE Coordinator

Last Saturday saw another wonderful JS Doubles Tennis Competition played on the Senior School tennis courts. After the preliminaries on Saturday, Harriet Chang (6D) and Evelyn Liu (6D) progressed to the final to face Morag Rennie (6L) and Abigail Turner (5L).

The final was decided at school on Monday in front a big crowd of their peers. In another tight tussle which featured a number of excellent rallies, Harriet Chang and 2019 Tennis Captain Evelyn Liu came out on top. Congratulations girls!

This Saturday sees our JS Singles Competition taking place from 1-4 pm again at the Senior School courts. The two girls who progress to the final will face off on Monday 23 September at 1 pm. We wish all of our singles tennis players every success in the competition. Senior School

Japan Tour 2020 Mrs Masumi Sorrell SS Japanese Teacher

An opportunity has become available for TWO extra students to join us on the Japan Tour for 2020.

The cost will be approximately $5,600, covering airfare, accommodation, travel insurance, all meals, experiences and transportation. The girls will only need their own pocket money in addition to this amount.

When is the tour?

Thursday 9 April (evening) to Thursday 23 April (morning) – 15 days during the April school holidays.

Where will we visit? Who is eligible? • Tokyo (including Akihabara and Tokyo Disneyland) This is open to ALL girls in Years 8 to 12 in 2020. • Mt Fuji and Hakone • Kanazawa As places are limited, you will need to email Mrs Sorrell or • Kyoto call 9473 7773 as soon as possible to secure your place. • Hiroshima The closing date for application is Tuesday 24 September • Osaka (Including one night at Ohtani Study Centre and 2019. You will receive further information upon homestay with Ohtani families for five nights) Ohtani is confirmation of your application. our sister school in Osaka.

09 TERM 3 - WEEK 9 ABBOTSLEIGH NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2019

Aerobic Gymnastics National Champions! Ms Ella Kenny Sport Coordinator

Last week, 61 Senior School girls from Years 8-12 travelled All these brilliant results, plus all the other placing to the Gold Coast for the Aerobic Gymnastics Australian performances (4th-6th), led to us being announced as Championships (AeroSchools). The girls were amazing for Champion School for 2019! the four days of the trip, and were fantastic ambassadors for the School, both at and away from the competition. We Special mention must go to the AeroDance Division 1 team brought home 16 medals in total. for receiving the highest score across the entire competition. These girls were all from Year 10: Monique Batten, Alexandra • Olivia Hills and Victoria Paleologos – Bronze, Level 3 Cloros, Annabelle Duff, Isabel Gunning, Megan Li, Amelie Intermediate Pairs Nichols, Jemma Vizard and Elizabeth Xerri. • Alexandra Cloros and Megan Li – Silver, Level 3 Senior Pairs Congratulations to all girls and thank you for representing Abbotsleigh so well. • Monique Batten and Isabel Gunning – Gold, Level 4 Senior Pairs • Jemma Vizard and Elizabeth Xerri – Silver, Level 4 Senior Pairs • Siena Bolger, Alexandra Bull, Tiana Doran and Claire Watson – Bronze, Level 4 Senior Groups • Elizabeth McLean and Kelly Bridgland – Bronze, Level 5 Senior Pairs • AeroDance Division 1 – Gold (names below)

10 TERM 3 - WEEK 9 ABBOTSLEIGH NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2019

2018/19 Service Project: Connect BIG Green Idea: Global Climate our Community Strike

Looking back on the wonderful things achieved by the Why have youth organised a global strike for climate Service Council this past year. action? How can this make a difference?