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29 May History of the Ascham crest

Posted at 15:00h in Community, Fiona, General, Hillingdon, Leadership, News, Old Girls, Senior School

The birth and evolution of our Ascham crest is intriguing. Here, our Archivist Ms Marguerite Gillezeau, explains how the wings, dolphins and acorns came to symbolise our School over a century ago. Before it was the substantial book that it is today, the Ascham yearbook, Charivari, began...

25 May Pen pals light up seniors’ day

Posted at 12:57h in Co-Curricular, Community, General, Leadership, News, Senior School

Ascham has a long history of giving, supporting and connecting with the community. Why do we do this? Because it’s in our ethos as a School community. It is not new and it’s a natural value of every Ascham girl, past and present. Now is no different...

20 May Happy to be back at School

Posted at 12:13h in Boarding, Community, Fiona, General, Hillingdon, Junior School, News, Senior School

After several weeks of remote learning, our classrooms and playgrounds have filled with the energy and laughter of Ascham girls from Prep to Year 12 once again. We are so enjoying having our students back on campus. Girls have shared stories of their remote learning...

08 May A nod for our Mr Charlton

Posted at 09:52h in Community, General, Leadership, Music, News, Performances & Productions

Mr Richard Charlton, Ascham's Composer-in-Residence and Coordinator of Guitar Studies, was recently named one of 'Nine Outstanding Australian Composers' in the online music magazine Interlude. Richard has been teaching at Ascham for 38 years. As well as his current roles, he was formerly Director of Music...

01 May Our fascinating history of remote learning

Posted at 13:16h in Boarding, Community, Fiona, General, News, Old Girls, Senior School

This is not the first time that Ascham girls have experienced remote learning over the last century. In fact, there have been several periods where interruptions to schooling and remote learning have had to take place, especially for our boarders. This fascinating potted history of the...

03 Apr The Good News!

Posted at 18:09h in Community, General, Leadership, News, Senior School

Our Year 12 Social Justice Committee has created a new bulletin for our Ascham School community, called The Good News, so that amid all the bad news of the COVID-19 pandemic we can reflect on all the great things happening in the world. Here is their...

20 Mar Wellbeing Prefects create positivity and happiness

Posted at 17:31h in Co-Curricular, Community, Fiona, General, Junior School, Leadership, News

Our Year 6 Wellbeing Prefects started the year with much excitement and enthusiasm. The girls were well prepared with initiatives that they had devised to foster a happy and positive atmosphere where each girl feels seen and recognised for her strengths. This term Audrey implemented her...

17 Mar Sporty, healthy minds

Posted at 15:11h in Fiona, Hillingdon, Junior School, News, Senior School, Sport

At Ascham we hold the firm belief that sporty, healthy bodies contribute to fostering healthy, happy minds. Our Sports Administrator, Mr Callum Burden, shines a light on the benefits of participation in sport, including team sports and its impact on metal health. At times it is...

13 Mar Zara and Anna awarded for their leadership

Posted at 17:22h in Awards, Community, Fiona, General, Junior School, Leadership, News

Last week Zara Dempsey (Year 7) and Anna Myers (Year 5) were awarded a SchoolAid National Award in recognition of their philanthropic leadership. The girls were presented with their awards by SchoolAid Chairman Warren Bingham at the Halogen Australia National Young Leadership Day at the International...

06 Mar International Women’s Day

Posted at 17:11h in Community, General, Leadership, News, Senior School

Every year we celebrate International Women's Day at Ascham, and Year 12 girls on our School Committee have the privilege of attending the annual UN Women Australia International Women’s Day Breakfast. This year, students Marie-Claire Stevens and Ellen Regan attended with their peers and reported back...