Abbotsleigh

Last Friday, as part of National Reconciliation Week, a group of Year 7 and Year 11 students represented Abbotsleigh at the annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Servicemen and Servicewomen Commemoration Service in Hyde Park. The ceremony honours and remembers the service and sacrifice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans, many of whom risked their lives for our country but were not always recognised upon their return home.

It was an honour to be involved and a valuable opportunity to reflect on how we can be “All In” on reconciliation.

Year 11 took part in a full day leadership program facilitated by yLead yesterday. They learned about the importance of character, the keys to successful teamwork, and how they can shape a legacy here at Abbotsleigh.

The skipping rope challenge once again was one of the most entertaining challenges of the day, requiring significant timing, coordination and strategy to master.

Today we welcomed the Grandparents of our Year 3, 5 and Kindergarten girls to the Junior School for our annual Grandparents' Day.

The Junior campus was abuzz with excited girls showing their family members all the wonderful activities they get up to, and the incredible things they've learned. Our esteemed visitors were treated to a special assembly, classroom visits, activities and more.

Thank you to all the Grandparents who were at the Junior School today, your granddaughters were thrilled to share part of their Abbotsleigh experience with you.

Congratulations to Kiara who was awarded first place in the Young Talent Category at the recent Dutch International Flute Competition. This prestigious competition involves over 150 flute students from 25 different countries who gather in The Netherlands to perform and compete.

Kiara was one of five finalists who performed their repertoire for adjudicators from the Brussels Royal Conservatory and the University Mozarteum in Salzburg.

Well done, Kiara!

Congratulations to our Abbotsleigh swimmers who have delivered exceptional performances across recent Australian Age Championships, NSW All Schools and CIS Swimming Championships, highlighted by national titles, multiple relay medals, and record-breaking performances.

𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬
🥇 Audrey – 18 Years 50m Freestyle Australian Age Champion
🥉 Audrey – 50m Butterfly (Bronze), 4th – 100m Freestyle
🥈 Zoe – 200m Breaststroke (Silver)
🥉 Harper – 200m Butterfly (Bronze)
🥉 Harper – 200m IM (Bronze)

4x50m Freestyle Relay – 5th in Australia
Piper, Audrey, Leisel, Syesha

Penelope also delivered an outstanding meet, making two finals in Backstroke, and Harper also did well in other races.

𝐍𝐒𝐖 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬
🥇 Junior Medley Relay – 1st and NEW RECORD
Team: Harper, Penelope, Zoe, Caroline (Reserves: Claire, Alice)

🥈 Senior 4x50m Freestyle Relay – 2nd
Piper, Syesha, Leisel, Audrey (Reserves: Margot, Amy)

Harper
🥇 14 Years 200m Butterfly – 1st
🥇 14 Years 100m Butterfly – 1st
🥉 14 Years 50m Backstroke – 3rd

Zoe
🥇 14 Years 200m Breaststroke – 1st
🥈 14 Years 100m Breaststroke – 2nd

Audrey
🥈 17 & Over 50m Butterfly – 2nd
🥉 17 & Over 50m Freestyle – 3rd

𝐂𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬
🥇 Senior 4x50m Freestyle Relay – 1st
Piper, Audrey, Leisel, Syesha (Reserves: Margot, Amy)

🥈 Junior 4x50m Medley Relay – 2nd
Penelope, Zoe, Harper, Caroline (Reserves: Claire, Alice)

Zoe
🥇 50m Breaststroke – 1st
🥇 100m Breaststroke – 1st

Audrey
🥈 50m Freestyle – 2nd
🥇 50m Breaststroke – 1st
🥉 100m Freestyle – 3rd
🥇 50m Butterfly – 1st (CIS Record)

Piper
🥉 50m Backstroke – 3rd

Harper
🥈 200m IM – 2nd
🥇 100m Butterfly – 1st
🥉 50m Backstroke – 3rd

This Friday and Saturday, Abbotsleigh will be exhibiting at the Wagga Wagga Boarding Schools Expo, taking place at Bolton Park Stadium. If you're in the area and would like to learn more about boarding at Abbotsleigh, we'd love to meet you!

Wagga Wagga Boarding Schools Expo
Friday 29 May 2026, 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday 30 May 2026, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Bolton Park Stadium, 50 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga NSW

Congratulations to our Year 7 ISDA debating team, who defeated Knox in the recent ISDA Semi-Final!

Arguing against the topic “that an independent panel of economic experts should be in charge of national economic policy instead of the government”, they will take part in the Grand Final on Friday at St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill - come along and support the team!

Last week, Years 8 and 9 visited Somerset camp at the Colo River. Outdoor Education offers immersive, real-world learning that helps students develop resilience and confidence through challenge, teamwork, and exploration. We are so proud of our girls and the way they embraced every activity!

The Dish at St Peter’s Church at Hornsby provides meals and connection to those in need four nights a week within our local community, and Abbotsleigh is proud to support The Dish each term, by providing meals that have been prepared by our Abbotsleigh school community.

A huge thank you must go to our Year 6 families who generously prepared a variety of delicious meals that were served at The Dish last Tuesday night, your dishes were truly exceptional and greatly appreciated. Our Abbotsleigh community is something very special, always willing to step forward and lend a hand when it is needed.
The Dish of St John's

Abbotsleigh had a strong showing at the recent NSW Schools’ Fencing League at Barker, with 17 competitors across four schools and a standout level of fencing on display.

Congratulations to the following girls on their outstanding placings.
U16 League Champion – Alyssa
U16 Silver – Alma
U16 Bronze – Sasha