Using the House Logo for the Pumpkin Carving House Competition! Old Portena had a great time decorating lots of pumpkins!

During ‘social time’ from Monday to Thursday, some of the Prefects come to Old Portena to help the girls in any way that they can. From giving advice, helping with homework and chatting about the day in general, they are always around to help. Ruitung was a Boarder in Old Portena 4 years ago so it is very special to have her back with us.

Each week there is a new topic discussed in our house meetings. Miss Rachael discussed ‘Respect’ and all the girls were able to write down the various ways in which respect can be shown towards others.

This weekend the Old Portena girls will be learning about where their food comes from.

We started off today in the garden just outside Old Portena where all the Boarders are encouraged to take the lovely variety of produce that grows throughout the year.

We are also looking forward to trying some new soup and smoothie recipe ideas! It is so easy to be healthy in the Boarding house because the girls can step out into their back garden to choose their favourite fruit and vegetables, before blending them together to create their very own colourful masterpieces.

Tomorrow we will visit the orchards in Versoix. We will balance out our healthy smoothies by picking apples to make apple crumbles! Join us again tomorrow!

A busy evening of pizza and competition fun!

The girls were very excited about the house motto competition this evening. Alison and the girls did a great job in representing the lovely views of Old Portena.