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Super Saturday 2023
Join us on Saturday, September 28th, for a day of endless fun! The excitement kicks off at 10:00 am with a kids' carnival, a free community barbecue, athletic events, Kona Ice, and much more. This all-day celebration promises something for everyone—don’t miss out!
Tickets for Carnival Activities, will be 5 tickets for $5, 15 tickets for $10, and an unlimited wristband for $20. (Multiple forms of payment will be accepted for activities and bake sale)
Cash Only for the Kona Ice and smoothies.
Tickets for Carnival Activities, will be 5 tickets for $5, 15 tickets for $10, and an unlimited wristband for $20. (Multiple forms of payment will be accepted for activities and bake sale)
Cash Only for the Kona Ice and smoothies.
The Shipley Community shows up every year to cheer on our favorite sports teams. With a ton of exciting games this year, we need all the help we can get to cheer on our teams!
WHATS LURKING BENEATH THE...
ALL EVENTS ARE LOCATED ON UPPER SCHOOL CAMPUS
9:00 - 10:00 am - New Family Event (Coffee & Donuts)
10:00 - 10:30 am - Lower School Fun Runs (Field 1 Turf)*
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Carnival, Karaoke, Visual Arts Display
10:30 am - Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Merion Mercy
11:30 am - 2:00 pm - Community BBQ
12:00 pm - Girls Varsity Tennis
2:30 pm - Boys Varsity Soccer vs. O’Hara
4:30 pm - Varsity Volleyball vs Lansdale Catholic
6:30 pm - Varsity Field Hockey vs. Archbishop Wood
*LS Fun Runs
Pre K - 50 yard Dash
Kindergarten - 50 yard Dash
1st Grade - 75 yard Dash
2nd Grade - 75 yard dash
3rd grade - 100 yard dash
4th grade - 100 yard dash
5th grade - One lap around the soccer field
All New Shipley Families!
Donuts and Coffee at the Head of School’s Home
9:00 – 10:00 am
841 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr
We invite all new Shipley families to come and start your Super Saturday at Michael and Meredith Turner’s home. Mingle, meet new friends, have a donut and some coffee, and walk over to the festivities on campus together.
Location: Shipley Commons
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
On behalf of the Advancement Team* we welcome new families to join us “Under the Tent” as you arrive at Super Saturday. See some familiar faces, meet new people, and learn more about the day’s events and how to engage with our Shipley community. We hope to see you there!
*Admissions, Alumni Engagement, Community Engagement, and Development.
*Admissions, Alumni Engagement, Community Engagement, and Development.
Location: Quad
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Are you looking to clean out your closet? Has your little one grown up and out of their Shipley Gear?
We will be taking any and all gently used: Skirts, Sweatshirts, Shirts, Shorts, hats
Any donations are appreciated!
All events are located on Shipley’s Upper CampusWe will be taking any and all gently used: Skirts, Sweatshirts, Shirts, Shorts, hats
Any donations are appreciated!
Times and events are subject to change
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The Shipley School is a private, coeducational day school for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, located in Bryn Mawr, PA. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we develop within each student a love of learning and a desire for compassionate participation in the world.
