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28 Jun Bats, Balls and Boots for the Bush

Posted at 08:41h in Ascham Parents’, Boarding, Community, Fiona, General, Hillingdon, Junior School, Leadership, News, Senior School, Sport

With country NSW still in the grip of drought, regional schools need all the help they can get. Recently we ran an initiative called Bats, Balls and Boots for the Bush and our whole Ascham School community embraced it with gusto. We have been inundated with...

21 Jun Animal Welfare Prefects support RSPCA

Posted at 09:19h in Co-Curricular, Community, Fiona, General, Leadership, News

Ascham girls support many charities and animals are always close to our hearts here at School. In Fiona (Years 3-6) some of our girls have the honour of being Animal Welfare Prefects. Recently they spoke at an assembly about the RSPCA, highlighting the important work this...

05 Jun National Reconciliation Week 2019

Posted at 09:26h in Boarding, Community, Fiona, General, Hillingdon, Junior School, Leadership, News, Senior School

'Grounded in Truth, Walk Together With Courage’ Ascham marked and celebrated National Reconciliation Week (27 May - 2 June) right across the School. Watch our video here. It provides insights into our commitment to reconciliation and highlights some of the great experiences of the week. Tribal Warrior Aboriginal...

01 May Renewables deal sets a course for our future

Posted at 16:14h in Community, General, Leadership, News

We’re very proud to announce our new energy agreement that will see Ascham sourcing 90% of our power from renewable energy sources over the next decade. We have become the first school in New South Wales, and one of the first in Australia, to sign onto...

11 Apr Ascham girls excel at surf life saving

Posted at 16:17h in Co-Curricular, Community, Leadership, News, Senior School

Djuna Watchman-Naher, Saskia Roberts and sister Francesca Roberts all competed at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships at North Burleigh last weekend with outstanding results. The conditions were extremely challenging with massive surf, thunderstorms and pauses in competition due to shark sightings! With over 250 girls competing...

04 Apr Success at 2019 Tildesley Shield

Posted at 16:07h in Boarding, Co-Curricular, Community, Leadership, News, Senior School, Sport

Congratulations to our 2019 Tildesley Team for placing 8th in this year’s Tildesley Tennis Shield, in its 101st year. This is a jump of six places from last year with the team thoroughly deserving of this result, climbing back into the Top 10. Standing out in...

13 Mar International Women’s Day

Posted at 15:48h in Community, General, Leadership, News, Senior School

Every year on 8 March we join with others around the globe to celebrate International Women's Day. Across Ascham the day is recognised as a significant day to reflect, plan and also celebrate. This year, seven of our Year 12 girls attended the Sydney International...

06 Mar Vietnam Service Learning Trip

Posted at 12:00h in Co-Curricular, Community, Leadership, News, Overseas Tours & Exchanges, Senior School

In December last year, 25 students and four staff from Ascham travelled to Vietnam to complete a humanitarian project in Pung Village, in the region of Mai Chau. They assisted local tradesmen in the construction of a kitchen and a toilet for a family in...

13 Feb Safer Internet Day

Posted at 13:32h in Community, Fiona, Junior School, Leadership, News

Recently, all Years 3 to 6 Ascham girls participated in activities to mark Safer Internet Day, a worldwide event that raises awareness about internet safety and empowers individuals and communities with tools for more positive online experiences. Taking place on Tuesday 5 February 2019, Safer Internet...

01 Feb Paving a greener path at Ascham

Posted at 10:34h in Boarding, Community, Fiona, General, Hillingdon, Junior School, Leadership, News, Senior School

For several years we’ve been taking steps towards greening Ascham, and a key aspect of this has been to develop a long-term sustainability plan. A school such as ours uses a large amount of energy across the campus, therefore determining opportunities for sourcing renewable energy...