Head Tennis Coach Brendon Rose
joined Abbotsleigh in 2009 Tennis players can participate
in Tildesley, IGSSA or Hornsby
Ku-ring-gai competitions Learn to swim classes and squad
programs are open to Abbotsleigh
students and the wider community The Aquatic Centre features
an eight lane pool and three
diving springboards Meals are provided for boarders
in the Dining Hall, but girls can
also use the kitchen in their
boarding house After school, boarders can walk
to the local village shops Abbotsleigh's motto is 'tempus celerius
radio fugit' or time flies faster than a
weaver's shuttle Watch the video 3 https://www2.abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au/videos/Boarding.wmv Historic Read House was
re-opened as a boarding
residence for junior
boarders in 2012 Laptops are used extensively
throughout the school, including
in the library Strong links are maintained
between both campuses This is a test dot for the first image in day 6 This is a dot for day 6 image 2 test A digital screen displays
current news and events at
the Early Learning Centre Abbotsleigh's Early Learning Centre
was officially opened on 1 May 2010 Our ELC playground features secret
gardens, a huge sand pit, hills to climb,
bike tracks and play equipment The annual Year 4 father daughter
dinner is a great opportunity for
friends and families to mingle The Senior School dining hall regularly
hosts special dinners and events The new Evelyn Forster Infants Wing in
the Junior School was completed in 2010 Kindergarten to Year 2 students benefit
from our innovative classrooms equipped
with computers and SMARTboards Watch the video 5 http://www.abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au/videos/MiddleSchool.wmv International Day is a biennial event which
features a flag parade by Middle School girls Students can join AbbSchool's ceramics
program to foster their creativity The Junior School cross country
carnival is held each year The Junior School's five houses
were named after early explorers:
Blaxland, Lawson, Macquarie,
Sturt and Wentworth A scene from the 2012
Junior School production,
The Witches AbbSchool activities include
courses in dramatic performance,
public speaking and musical theatre In Kindergarten, girls work together
to solve problems and generate ideas
while building valuable social skills Parents regularly assist
at The Beehive The Beehive offers healthy
lunch options including sushi,
sandwiches and soup Girls enjoy playing musical
games to enhance their
learning experience Current students are encouraged
to meet and spend time with
Abbotsleigh Old Girls Reunions and Old Girl functions
are regularly held in the historic
Marian Clarke Building Hands on cooking classes are
held in the outdoor kitchen Watch the video 1 https://www2.abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au/videos/Abbotsleigh1G.wmv Small class sizes ensure optimal
student teacher ratios Classrooms are flexible learning spaces
that can be used for individual, group
or class based activities Years 11 and 12 students are based
in the purpose built Senior Studies Centre Students are encouraged to
experiment with a variety
of techniques Drama classes in the Senior School can be
held in the Diane Nicholls Drama Studio All Senior School students are issued
with a laptop as part of Abbotsleigh's
IT Access program
Laptops are used as a learning tool to enhance
research, collaboration and engagement Abbotsleigh has a wide range
of ensembles which rehearse
on a weekly basis The world renowned musical ‘Cats’
was performed by Senior School
girls in 2012 School plays and concerts are held
in the Peter Duly Concert Hall Girls can explore and experiment in our
purpose built science lab classrooms Abbotsleigh has a sustained history
of strong academic results SMARTboards are used in
the majority of classrooms
throughout the School Our Transition class is part of our
Early Learning program, specially
designed for girls aged four |