Preshil Weekly – Term 2 Week 8

Welcome to another exciting week at Preshil.

We hope you enjoy reading about activities across our Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary campuses.

Only a Few Tickets Left for Hadestown

There are still a few remaining tickets for the upcoming Hadestown production. Due to overwhelming demand, we've added a matinee on Saturday 1 August, 2.00pm. If you missed out, this is your last chance to experience the show. Secure your tickets before they're gone below.

Waring (Wombat) Season at Arlington

The kindergarten children are diving deeply into exploring the Waring (Wombat) season.

They are using their senses and natural materials to investigate and represent their understandings of this time of year. The program encourages children to engage in process-based art experiences that promote free exploration, experimentation, discovery, connections and shared learning.

As part of this journey, the kindergarten community is preparing for the Winter Solstice afternoon tea on the 25th of June. This event will be a celebration of community and a showcase of the children’s ideas, expressed through their artistic creations.

Former Preshil Teacher, Lenny Robinson Awarded the 2026 UQP Quentin Bryce Award for Literature 

We are delighted to share that former Preshil VCE, IB and Philosophy teacher Lenny Robinson has been awarded the 2026 UQP Quentin Bryce Award for Literature for her debut novel, And in the Morning.

Presented by University of Queensland Press and selected by former Governor-General Dame Quentin Bryce, the award celebrates books that honour women’s lives and promote gender equality. Dame Quentin praised the novel as a “gloriously written, intricate and thought-provoking work of historical fiction” that explores the impact of war on women’s lives and contributions. 

Lenny is a much-loved member of our community, teaching from 2001–2019. This is a wonderful and richly deserved achievement, and one we know many current and former members of the Preshil community will be thrilled to celebrate.

Photo credit: Elizabeth Langslow

Winter Sol

As the days grow shorter, our annual Winter Solstice celebration brings warmth, light and community to our Arlington campus. 

Students spend weeks creating beautiful paper lanterns before gathering for a parade that winds through the school grounds, illuminating the evening with colour and creativity. Families contribute homemade soups to share, creating a generous community feast, while twinkling lights transform the campus into a magical landscape. A bonfire becomes the heart of the celebration, drawing people together to connect, reflect and families gather in the hall for musical performances from students of all ages. 

Join us for this much-loved Preshil tradition - families from K-12 are all welcome.

Preshil Merchandise

We’re excited to announce some new additions to the Preshil merch collection! Beanies and tracksuit pants are now available. Perfect for keeping warm and showing your Preshil spirit throughout the cooler months.