To mark the beginning of Mother’s Day weekend, our Middle School students hosted a beautiful community event — our first-ever Mother’s Day Paint and High-sip. Inspired by the popular ‘Paint and Sip’ concept, this afternoon event invited mothers and children to share in the joy of co-creating art, paired with a beautifully catered high tea.

We were thrilled to see so many families from our wider school community join us, and to feel the room filled with laughter, conversation, and quiet moments of connection. The afternoon was a celebration of togetherness, as mums and children co-creating unique pieces of artwork. It was a chance to slow down, enjoy each other’s company, and create something beautiful — not just on canvas, but in memory.

The success of the afternoon was made possible by the tremendous effort of our Mother’s Day Committee — Delilah, Catie, Willow, and Namhia. These students took full responsibility for planning and executing the event. From budgeting and shopping to food preparation and decoration, they worked with focus, grace, and teamwork. Delilah, supported by her family, also led the coordination of a Silent Auction and raffle, reaching out to local businesses with initiative and community-mindedness.

During the event, Arlia and Ylva both offered gentle and engaging art tutorials that families were welcome to follow, or follow their own path and create unique artworks reflective of their individual styles and stories. Importantly, this event also supported a fundraising goal for our Middle School cooking program with Raelene. Thanks to the generous contributions of those who attended, we have raised enough funds to purchase new cooking equipment — tools that will support our adolescents to engage in practical life activities, prepare shared meals, and make yummy treats available to purchase at Coffee Corner.

Toni Maddock