2025 Term 1

A Fresh Chapter - Wenona ushers in 2025 with new leadership and renewed energy.
A Learning Adventure - How are our littlest learners adjusting to School life? This was one of Principal Ms Linda Douglas’ first questions in her second week at Wenona, demonstrating her commitment to every student’s wellbeing, from Kindergarten through to Year 12.
Academic Excellence Beyond Borders - Year 9 students embarked on an enriching tour to Japan, designed to enhance their language skills, deepen their understanding of Japanese history and traditions, and explore the country’s advancements in science and technology.
Art Excellence - This week, our Year 11 Visual Arts students and boarders enjoyed separate visits to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, to experience the cream of NSW's young artistic talent at ARTEXPRESS.
Celebrating Diversity - The national Harmony Week theme, ‘Everyone Belongs’, aligned with two of Wenona’s core Values: Grace, representing the art of holding ourselves and others with compassion and dignity, and Kindness, which is manifested in the thoughtful actions and genuine care we extend to one another.
Clubs at Wenona - The start of the academic year brings one of our most anticipated events – the Clubs Showcase, featuring the remarkable range of activities that make life for Wenona students so dynamic and engaging.
Comparison is the Thief of Success - Community and Service Learning Prefect, Alice, reflects on the impact of comparison and the importance of recognising our own successes while celebrating others.
Developing Life Skills Through Sport - Wenona's sporting philosophy in action.
Discovering Adventure - As Academic Prefect and Drama Co-captain, Scarlett, pointed out, we’re not always aware we’re on a journey, discovering the grit needed to form a pearl.
Embracing Positivity - Middle School Prefect, Eliza, challenged us to focus positively on the power of everyday moments.
Embracing the Mantle of Leadership - Our Year 6 Student Leaders formally accepted their roles in an official ceremony held in East Commons.
Find Your Inner Voice - When Connection Prefect and Languages Captain, Naomi, needs the most grit, her inner voice can help form her pearl.
Growing Through Adventure - In an era where screens risk dominating childhood and adolescence, Wenona’s sequential Outdoor Education program provides a powerful counterbalance.
It's About Showing Up - Upper School Prefect, Bronte, urges us to recognise that our ideas still matter, even in moments of fear and doubt.
Leadership Recognised - We are proud to share Principal, Ms Linda Douglas' thought-provoking article on empowering young women, which was featured in the Sydney Morning Herald's special International Women's Day edition on Saturday 8 March, 2025.
Marching Forward - Wenona students and staff celebrate International Women's Day.
Nature Meets Learning - If you have wandered past our newly-launched Woodstock Playground recently, you might have noticed something exceptional unfolding. Amid laughter and shared wonder, our Kindergarten to Year 3 girls have been exploring a new space that is far more than just a play area – it is a carefully crafted environment to nurture their growth outside the classroom.
Parent Partnership - Starting at a new school can feel like stepping into the unknown – for students and parents alike. At Wenona, the journey towards connection begins even before the academic year commences and continues through a plethora of casual get-togethers and more formal events.
PYP and Inquiry in Action Parent Workshop - Years 3 to 6 parents attended a hands-on workshop this week to gain greater insights into the depth and academic rigour of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP). Delivered by our Junior School academic staff, the workshop went beyond curriculum jargon to demonstrate how the IBPYP framework helps students excel beyond conventional expectations.
Stage Star - Skye (Year 6) is preparing to star in the upcoming Australian production of the much-loved musical, 'Annie'.
Strength in Argument - If Wenona Debating Captain Amelie (Year 12) ever faced the underestimated but savvy Elle Woods from Legally Blond, we’d all be reaching for our popcorn. “If I could choose anyone to compete against, it would be her," Amelie said. "It would be fun and challenging ─ and on theme with Wenona's 2025 Senior School Musical!"
Swimming With Purpose - Wenona Swimming training, whether in our Athenaeum complex or the St Joseph’s College pool, has taken on greater purpose this month. For Swimming Captain, Georgia (Year 12), each stroke carries special meaning – supporting the Starlight Foundation that once brightened her own hospital room when she was young.
The Power of a Smile - Love at Wenona isn’t just about roses and chocolates—it’s in the everyday moments of kindness, support, and connection.
The Pressed Penny Paradox - Head Prefect, Zara, reflects on life’s paradoxes, using a pressed penny to highlight growth, challenges, and success.
The Pursuit of Greatness - Senior College Prefect, Jemima, believes that in order to achieve success, we must embrace our mistakes.
Tradition and Connection - Our first boarding Closed Weekend for 2025.
Wenona Welcomes Its Ninth Principal - The Wenona community gathered at St Thomas' Church, North Sydney on Thursday 6 February for the commissioning of our ninth Principal, Ms Linda Douglas, in a ceremony that combined tradition and celebration.

2025 Term 1

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