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This film was shot and edited by the Epsom College Film Production Club.

Epsom CollegeCo-educational 13-18 Boarding and Day School

2012 Hockey/Netball Tour Blog

The College's senior girls' hockey and netball squads will be on tour in Australia and Singapore from Sunday 5th August to Sunday 26th August. Follow their progress below...

Tour Itinerary     Tour Brochure

Homeward bound

25th August 2012 Homeward bound

During the final morning in Singapore, the girls had the option to stay around the hotel pool or fit in some last-minute sightseeing - and shopping - around the city.... Read more
Sunshine and thrills on our last day

24th August 2012 Sunshine and thrills on our last day

The final full day in Singapore was spent at Universal Studios, a movie theme park on Sentosa Island, where we were again joined by the boys for a day of sunshine and thrills.... Read more
Testing times in the Singapore heat

23rd August 2012 Testing times in the Singapore heat

On our first full day in Singapore, some of the girls spent the morning shopping in Chinatown while others explored Clarke Quay with its colourful kaleidoscope of antique shops, restaurants, cafes and jazz clubs.... Read more
Waving goodbye in the wave pool

22nd August 2012 Waving goodbye in the wave pool

On our last day in Darwin, the girls said a fond farewell to their hosts from Kormilda College, who were excited about their first sports hosting experience in a few years.... Read more
A fishy breakfast and a first win for the Cs

21st August 2012 A fishy breakfast and a first win for the Cs

The sun was shining again in Darwin today as the girls woke up in the Komilda College boarding house and joined the Australian boarders for breakfast.... Read more
Of crocs and snakes and Tim Tam snacks

20th August 2012 Of crocs and snakes and Tim Tam snacks

After a much-appreciated lie-in, we enjoyed a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before heading to Crocodylus Park, one of Darwin’s top tourist attractions.... Read more
Some hot hockey and an ice bath to cool down

19th August 2012 Some hot hockey and an ice bath to cool down

It was an early start for today’s hockey matches against Northern Territory representative teams in order to avoid the worst of the Darwin heat.... Read more
Swimming at Wangi Falls and a visit to termite town

18th August 2012 Swimming at Wangi Falls and a visit to termite town

Mrs Irvine was waved off by her bridesmaid and university friend, Meg, and the girls got some more shopping in at the airport before we caught our late evening flight from Sydney to Darwin for the next leg of the tour.... Read more
Finding Nemo and a bit of culture - for some

17th August 2012 Finding Nemo and a bit of culture - for some

Last night, the staff were treated to a meal by our Barker College hosts and had the opportunity to meet up with past gappies. Mrs D was particularly pleased to be reunited with her PE department protégés and enjoyed updating them on changes at the Colleg... Read more
Two wins on a cracker of a day!

16th August 2012 Two wins on a cracker of a day!

The girls gathered at Barker College this morning before embarking on today's trip to the Koala Sanctuary.... Read more