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Anglican Pre K-12 Day & Boarding School for Girls Abbotsleigh provides a quality, well-balanced education, underpinned by the Christian faith.

Each girl is empowered to be a courageous, constructive and compassionate world citizen, who embraces diversity and has a will to serve others. For many generations, Abbotsleigh has been empowering young women by providing them with an education that prepares them for their future. Education includes more than academic excellence, so Abbotsleigh seeks to focus on the whole girl, offering girls unparalleled opportunities to develop their gifts and talents as well as their character.

02/09/2026

Both our Junior and Senior campuses were alive with excitement and colour last week, as students dressed up as their favourite book (and perhaps book-adjacent!) characters for Book Week - including one incredible tribute to the Humans of Abbotsleigh publication released last year for our 140th birthday.

31/08/2026

Congratulations to Amber who was the Captain and No. 1 Seed for NSWPSSA Tennis Team in Brisbane last week. Amber had an amazing tournament finishing her singles unbeaten without dropping a set, as her NSW team finished as runners up.

28/08/2026

Earlier this morning we celebrated our Year 12 fathers and daughters, at a special breakfast in the Common Room. As our Year 12s come closer to the end of their time at Abbotsleigh, events like this are a wonderful way for our students to reminisce and look back at the support that their families have provided them throughout their years. Thank you to Michael Jones, father of our Head Prefect, Laura, who delivered a wonderful speech to those in attendance.

28/08/2026

Last Friday our Athletics team proudly competed at the 101st IGSA Athletics Championships.

The team achieved an impressive 4th place overall, building on their 6th place finish in 2025. This improvement reflects the dedication and development of our athletes throughout the season.

In preparation for the championships, the team participated in a series of four Friday night Twilight carnivals, ensuring they were well prepared on competition day. The 2026 season saw significant growth in team participation, highlighting our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive team culture and encouraging broad student involvement in sport.

We extend our congratulations to all athletes, coaches, and supporters who contributed to this outstanding result.

26/08/2026

Yesterday, we continued our NAIDOC Week celebrations of "50 Years of Deadly" with a lunchtime touch football game against Pymble Ladies' College. The teams were made up of both First Nations and non-First Nations students, coming together in the spirit of teamwork, respect and celebration of culture.

The match was a wonderful opportunity to recognise the enduring connections Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to Country, community and culture, and the important role sport can play in strengthening these connections. Thank you to Pymble for a great game and for joining us in this important celebration.

25/08/2026

It is with great pleasure that we announce our 2026/27 Senior School Student Leadership Team! Announced at a special leadership assembly today, this remarkable group of students will assist, serve, and provide leadership and inspiration to the rest of the student body into 2027 - congratulations to you all!

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄
Head Prefect: Dineli
Head Boarder Prefect: Heli
Vice Head Prefect – Duties: Margot
Vice Head Prefect – Houses: Eve
Vice Head Prefect – Service: Nimue

𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏
Vice Head Boarder Prefect: Chloe
Boarding Prefects: Mari and Savannah

𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐒
Chapel Prefect: Kate
Creative Arts Prefects: Jasmine and Jazaria
Debating and Public Speaking Prefect: Neomi
Drama Prefect: Ruby
Environment Prefect: Alice
Middle School Prefect: Felicity
Music Prefect: Nandika
Sport Prefect: Imogen
SRC Prefects: Cindy and Stacy
STEAM Prefects: Allison and Olivia

𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒
Junior School: Aria, Chiara and Hannah
Year 6/7: Juliet and Vera
Year 7/8: Bethany and Serena
Year 8/9: Katherine and Tinya
Year 9/10: Briar and Valerie
Year 10/11: Juliet and Sherry
Year 11/12: Poppy and Rachel

𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒
Chisholm: Alisha and Sasha
Franklin: Imaya and Philippa
Gilmore: Grace and Lara
Melba: Aelis and Olivia
Prichard: Leah and Neave
Richardson: Aariyah and Alyssa
Tennant: Scarlett and Shreya
Wright: Annabelle and Saisha

25/08/2026

As we prepare to announce our 2026-27 Prefects at today's assembly, we look back into the archives at a letter from then Headmistress, Miss Margaret Murray, to the mother of a newly elected Prefect, Marjorie Crane.

When Marjorie was appointed a prefect in 1921, Miss Murray saw more than a capable student, she saw a future leader. In the letter to Marjorie’s mother, Miss Murray reflects on the traditions of Abbotsleigh Prefectship and encourages Marjorie to overcome her natural shyness, embrace opportunities for service, and grow into a respected and trusted leader.

Marjorie’s father, Arthur William Crane, was Abbotsleigh’s first treasurer in 1924, when it became a Church of England school. The A W Crane Memorial Prize for History is given yearly in his memory.

24/08/2026

Congratulations to our Abbotsleigh fencers on an outstanding achievement in the 2026 NSW Schools Epee League!

Our U16 Epee team showcased exceptional skill, determination and sportsmanship throughout the competition, culminating in Abbotsleigh taking out the Women's Event title. This remarkable result highlights the dedication of our athletes and coaches, and continues Abbotsleigh's strong tradition in fencing.

We are incredibly proud of every fencer who represented the School with courage, commitment and grace. Well done to all competitors, coaches and supporters who made this success possible.

24/08/2026

This week, our school community is celebrating NAIDOC Week and this year's theme, "50 Years of Deadly", which recognises five decades of strength, culture, leadership and resilience. The theme honours the Elders, leaders and advocates who have worked tirelessly to ensure First Nations voices, stories and cultures continue to be heard, celebrated and respected.

At today's NAIDOC Assembly, our First Nations students shared what NAIDOC means to them, their families and their communities. We were also privileged to hear from acclaimed actress, director and storyteller Shari Sebbens. Shari is a proud Bardi and Jabirr-Jabirr woman who was born and raised on Larrakia Country in Darwin. Throughout her career, she has been a passionate advocate for authentic First Nations representation and the power of storytelling to inspire understanding, pride and connection.

At lunchtime, the Mana Allawah Club enjoyed presentations from parents Elizabeth Haines, who shared the cultural significance of Terry Hie Hie in Moree, and Brett Tyrell, who spoke about Torres Strait Islander art.

We look forward to continuing our celebrations throughout the week, including a lunchtime touch football game against Pymble Ladies' College and the creation of a First Nations mural.

23/08/2026

What a fabulous night in Hong Kong as the Abbotsleigh community came together, celebrating the strength of our international community and the connections that span generations. Parents, past, present and future, came together alongside Old Girls from the Class of 2025 right through to 1968. The room was buzzing with energy, laughter and shared memories as old connections were renewed and new ones made, reflecting the strength of the Abbotsleigh community across generations and around the world.

Address

1666 Pacific Highway (Senior School & Administration) And 22 Woonona Avenue (Junior School)
Sydney, NSW
2076

Website

https://www.abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au/

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