Brilliant sunshine, a chance to swim, good food and good company were all the right ingredients for the annual Parent and Friends’ Girls’ School Family Picnic on Friday evening. 

Families streamed through the gates with blankets, chairs, umbrellas and picnic fare, ready to take advantage of the warm weather, to mix, mingle and relax on the lawn in front of Corran House. This was a perfect occasion for families who are new to the School to familiarise themselves with the Saint Kentigern community, meet the teachers, their children’s contemporaries and other parents.

As always, a team of willing parents rolled up their sleeves and got behind the BBQ, cooking up a storm for hungry youngsters, while others were at the ready with cold drinks and ice cream. The Year 8 girls rallied around with face paint, letting their imaginations run free on their younger charges. Trends have moved on with legs and arms becoming the favourite painting spots!

Whilst the pool was a welcome respite on a warm evening, and the School playground a fun place to play, there’s nothing like a little challenge to make some lasting memories. This year a vertical bungy was brought in for the occasion, with the girls eager to harness up and bounce heavenwards! Age was no barrier and even our youngest gave it a go – and our not-so-young and Principal, Ms Juliet Small and Deputy Principal, Mrs Jill Walstrom kitted up and gave it a go!

We offer our sincere thanks to organiser, Mrs Slavka Yildiz and her team who did a superb job of preparing and overseeing the evening; their attention to detail was evident. Our thanks also to the many parents who helped manage food sales, swimming pool supervision and the final clean up; it was a fantastic team effort and a wonderful evening was enjoyed by all.

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