Events & Activities

As with all things during this pandemic, this year’s ACSpirit de Corps was different. Traditionally, a concert and carnival is held in every Founder’s Day after the formal event. This year’s festivities were held fully virtually from the classrooms, and many changes had to be made. Live in-person performances found themselves behind the screen in a pre-recorded concert, and games were brought to each tutor room with games held within the class.

We shine bright like a Thoburn together at the 2021 Thoburn House Camp that was held on Saturday, 27 February. The event was a short but memorable affair, lasting from 9am–11am. The participants consisted of the junior division students, while senior division students organised the event, with the Year 5s taking an especially active role in leadership as the creators, organisers and group leaders for the games, a notable achievement considering the complexities to planning brought about by the COVID-19 situation.

Collaborative, connective, spirited, and fun. These words describe House camps at ACS (International) – annual events that are held to create stronger friendships between House members.

On 5 January, we welcomed about 175 new students to the ACS (International) family with open arms to the beginning of their journey at our school.

Each year, Year 6 Graduation and Years 1 to 5 Speech Day represent the culmination of the school year and enable some of the many student successes to be acknowledged. As well as presenting prizes, the ceremonies feature student performances and student  speeches, alongside speeches by the Principal and the Guest of Honour.