Club Culture
From human rights debates to handcrafted teddies for trauma survivors, Wenona’s student-run clubs are already making their mark in 2026.
One of the ways Wenona sets itself apart is through its extensive student club network. Open to all students from Years 7 to 12, clubs bring together like-minded girls to advance causes they care about, forge friendships across year groups, and develop the leadership and organisational skills that come from juggling meetings, events, and fundraising alongside their studies.
The clubs are entirely student-driven, and this year leaders have wasted no time setting an ambitious pace.
The Global Diversity Club, led by Holly, Katelyn, and Zoe (Year 12), has plenty planned for Harmony Week in Week 8. During regular meetings, members have been engaging in thoughtful discussions about global affairs and their impacts on diversity, recently tackling the topic of US immigration policy, a subject chosen by the students themselves. “We believe these conversations are super important for our generation to have, to broaden our understanding of the world,” the leaders said.
Izzy (Year 12) leads both the Amnesty Club and the Gender Equity Club. “In Amnesty Club, we are all about being informed and well-versed in global events and the impacts they have on communities,” she explained. “Our fortnightly sessions are truly just an opportunity for people to discuss and think about new ideas and meet girls with the same passions from across year groups.” The Gender Equity Club, meanwhile, is exploring the portrayal of women in the media and in politics, organising a lunchtime event for the School’s International Women’s Day celebrations on Friday 13 March.
Not all clubs are focused on debate. The Community Craft Club, run by Georgina, Kasia, and Valerie (Year 12), is channelling creativity into acts of kindness this year, with members making Red Cross Trauma Teddies and nests for rescued wildlife through the Animal Rescue Cooperative Craft Guild. The club also offers skill development sessions for those new to crafting, and time spent on projects can count towards Duke of Edinburgh’s Award or SLIC requirements. There are plans for a fair later in the year, and the club is calling on the wider Wenona community for donations of 8-ply acrylic or wool yarn to support their projects.
Valerie also heads the Creative Arts Club, one of the School’s most vibrant, which runs a variety of activities and competitions throughout the year. She has already launched the 2026 Wenona Photography Competition, inviting students to interpret the theme ‘Red or Blue’. Entries close on Tuesday 31 March, with prizes awarded to the best submissions.
“We also develop student art skills through a variety of artmaking activities,” Valerie said. “Other events include contributing to the biannual Craft Market (along with the Community Craft Club) and Drawvember. This is a club where everyone is welcome regardless of artistic ability. We would love to see as many students as possible join us every Week A Thursday”.
These are just a handful of the clubs on offer to fulfil the students’ motivation to engage in social justice, creative expression, community service, or something in between … as well to shape and grow the next generation of female leaders.