A magical night to remember!

Tonight, we gather under the glittering stars for the Winter Ball, a spectacular event that marks the culmination of a semester filled with hard work, growth, and unforgettable moments.

The venue, cloaked in an aura of elegance, is set to host us in its welcoming embrace. Beyond the exquisite food and the enchanting ambiance, tonight is about coming together as a community. It’s a chance to reflect on the challenges we’ve faced, the triumphs we’ve achieved, and the friendships that have blossomed. The Winter Ball is a melting pot of shared experiences, a space where we can revel in the collective spirit that defines us.

As we dust off our finest attire and prepare to dance the night away, let’s savor the moments that make this event so special. The Winter Ball isn’t merely a conclusion to the semester; it’s a celebration of the journey we’ve undertaken together. It’s a reminder that, despite the academic rigors, we have created a vibrant and supportive community that stands strong in the face of challenges.

Old Portena Yearbook

This evening after our weekly house meeting, we continued to work on the Old Portena Yearbook, with the girls sticking their favourite pictures on it, and writing an end-of-year semester reflection. We’re excited to continue this for the next semester!

Awards Ceremony

Last night we celebrated our boarders in our annual Award Ceremony, where medals were given to those who displayed an outstanding contribution to Boarding Life, Activities and Academics.

Lisa and Anne got an award for Boarding Life, Karen and Isabella for Activities, and Karen for Academics. Huge congratulations girls!





Snow day sounds like a special day!

Embracing a magical snow day at Old Portena was an absolute delight!

The day unfolded with the much-anticipated House Competition for Gingerbread house building, and to add to the joy, an unexpected snowfall granted us the opportunity to craft our own charming snowman.

Our spirits soared as we not only reveled in the friendly competition of constructing gingerbread masterpieces but also gleefully ventured outside to build our very own snowy abode.

It was an enchanting and joy-filled experience that left us with heartwarming memories of a truly special day at Old Portena .

 

Winter Festive Concert

Last night we all went to Eiger auditorium to watch a wonderful Winter Concert. Boarders from other houses took to the stage to show off their musical skills, and our very own Anne and Isabella also took part in the spectacle, playing the violin and cello respectively. Congratulations to all those involved, it was a magical night full of beautiful performances!



Bake Off Competition

Today we had the Bake off competition, where every boarding house had to bake a cake and the best one wins. For ours, we baked a cake based off our pink house hoodie. The girls were really focused with helping and decorating our cake. Well done girls!