Join us on Saturday, September 30, for this day-long celebration that will include a kids’ carnival, free community barbecue, athletic events, Kona Ice, and more. Festivities begin at 10:00 am!
Carnival, Kona Ice Truck, 5th grade smoothies, and Middle School bake sale proceeds will support Shipley's 22-year partnership with The Brain Tree Primary School in Uganda.
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.
Calling all proud Shipley Gators – let's rally together and make a splash in the Swamp! This is more than just an event; it's a chance to show your support for your school and enjoy a day filled with camaraderie and fun.
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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.
Super Saturday proceeds will support Shipley's partnership with The Brain Tree Primary School in Kampala, Uganda. Much of the work between the students of Shipley and Brain Tree happens via technology, such as first grade garden buddies, high school chess club and Python workshops, and professional development sharing between our faculties. This year, the funds we raise will supply new computers for The Brain Tree School and support expanding our long-standing Middle School Service partnership with Days for Girls to the students at Brain Tree.
The Brain Tree school started in 1994 as a nursery school for children living in poverty or who had been orphaned due to malaria or AIDS. The school has since grown, providing housing and education to over 250 children a year. Our past fundraising campaigns have helped to build the school's infrastructure, including a library, water well, kitchen, dormitories, and flooring, as well as establishing a scholarship fund to help some students continue their secondary education after leaving BrainTree. We appreciate the partnership with Brain Tree as this relationship broadens our understanding of the global community.
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 Campus Times and events are subject to change
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