This weekend saw the girls take part in the first of many house competitions in October; Sports Day! The girls had a great time and definitely showed off their competitive sides.
Guitar group
On Saturday afternoon, Tatiana, Celine and Helen enjoyed a guitar and ukulele lesson given by Costanza. New Portena is becoming a very musical house. The music group will continue in two weeks when the girls will learn new songs.
Saturday Morning Cross Training
Ayaka & Alessia go paddleboarding!
Discovery Days
All our girls have been away on Discovery Days over the last two weeks and a great time was had by all; here’s a few photos from their time away.
Turning the bad into good!
Last night disaster struck as Coraline removed her jumper from the washing machine only to discover it had shrunk! Coraline and Andrea combined their artistic flairs and created a jumper for Coraline’s cuddly bunny to keep it warm in these autumnal evenings. Good job girls!
Bloomin’ wonderful!
Scarlett came back to the boarding house and was greeted by these wonderful bouquets that her family had sent for her birthday. We’re glad you’re having such a good day lovely lady!
Weekend of Celebrations!
Happy Birthday to Irina, Scarlett and Aya who have all been celebrating their birthdays over the weekend!
Yum yum, lots of cake in New Portena! 
Motto and Logo Competition
Well done to all our New Portena girls for taking part in the Motto Competition; the first House Challenge of the year. Diana, Katya, Tanya and Margie had amazing confidence to get up on stage in front of all the boarding community to explain our motto and logo and we came 5th! Amazing effort girls!
And congratulations to our neighbours Old Portena for taking home the win!
Chamonix et Mer de Glace
On Thursday it was Jeune Genevois, a local holiday; 13 of our New Portena girls headed to France for a trip to Chamonix and the Mer De Glace. Here’s a few photos from our fun day out!
