quick update: i've added a general schedule outlining when sports are played throughout the year. before the start of each term, a more detailed schedule with practice times and competition dates will be provided, but this should give you a good overview for now! you can check it out on the main page here, and this can also be found in the discord server.
today is the day we officially kick off the school year with our first event: sun and snags on the beach. this is the perfect opportunity to meet new faces, reconnect with old friends, and start building those dorm rivalries in a fun and relaxed setting.
what to expect:
a classic aussie bbq with all the trimmings (yes, there will be veggie options too!).
icebreaker games to help you bond with your new mates.
a friendly beach cricket match between the dorms—time to show off your skills!
what to bring:
sunscreen: it’s the gold coast, so the sun doesn’t mess around.
togs: whether you’re swimming or just chilling by the water, be ready to enjoy the beach.
a towel: because no one likes sandy seats.
a good attitude: but i'm sure this goes without saying.
after 5 pm:
once the event wraps up, students will have free time for the rest of the evening. this means you can explore, relax, or do whatever you like—within reason, of course. 😉 we know some of you seniors might head to the pub for a round of pool or a cold drink. just remember: you’re representing coastal, so keep it classy, even when there aren’t any staff watching!
i can’t wait to see all of you there—let’s make it a day to remember!
cheers,
ms. lucy tran
dorm living coordinator
admin note:
the event will take place on discord, so keep an eye out for more details there, and it will run for the weekend. and for anyone looking to join, now is an awesome to time to send in an app, and i will do rolling acceptances throughout the weekend.
i hope you’re all settling into your dorms and starting to feel at home here at coastal! building a strong community is so important to us, and what better way to do that than by having a little fun and getting to know each other?
this week, we’re kicking things off with a simple, fun icebreaker activity! this is an easy chance to connect with students across the dorms, whether they’re new faces or old friends. the goal is to have fun, share a little about yourself, and maybe learn something surprising about others.
happy asking and answering, everyone. 😊
cheers,
ms. lucy tran
dorm living coordinator
[ admin note: there's no timelimit on answering asks, just be inclusive and have fun. numbers/questions to send are under the read more and will be posted in the discord server too ]
1. Do you ever doubt the existence of others than you?
2. On a scale of 1-5, how afraid of the dark are you?
3. The person you would never want to meet?
4. What is your favorite word?
5. If you were a type of tree, what would you be?
6. When you looked in the mirror this morning what was the first thing you thought?
7. What shirt are you wearing?
8. What do you label yourself as?
9. Bright room or dark room?
10. What were you doing at midnight last night?
11. Favorite age you’ve been so far?
12. Who told you they loved you last?
13. Your worst enemy?
14. What is your current desktop picture?
15. Do you like someone?
16. The last song you listened to?
17. You can press a button that will make any one person explode. Who would you blow up?
18. Who would you really like to just punch in the face?
19. If anyone could be your slave for a day, who would it be and what would they have to do?
20. What is your best physical attribute? (showing said attribute is optional)
21. If you were the opposite sex for one day, what would you look like and what would you do?
22. Do you have a secret talent? If yes, what is it?
23. What is one unique thing you’re afraid of?
24. You can only have one kind of sandwich. Every sandwich ingredient known to humankind is at your disposal.
25. You just found $100! How are you going to spend it?
26. You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere in the world, but you have to leave immediately. Where are you going to go?
27. An angel appears out of Heaven and offers you a lifetime supply of the alcoholic beverage of your choice. “Be brand-specific” it says. Man! What are you gonna say about that? Even if you don’t drink booze there’s something you can figure out… so what’s it gonna be?
28. You discover a beautiful island upon which you may build your own society. You make the rules. What is the first rule you put into place?
29. What is your favorite expletive?
30. Your house is on fire, holy shit! You have just enough time to run in there and grab ONE inanimate object. Don’t worry, your loved ones and pets have already made it out safely. So what’s the one thing you’re going to save from that blazing inferno?
31. You can erase any horrible experience from your past. What will it be?
32. You got kicked out of the country for being a time-traveling heathen who sleeps with celebrities and has super-powers. But check out this cool shit… you can move to anywhere else in the world!
33. The Celestial Gates Of Beyond have opened, much to your surprise because you didn’t think such a thing existed. Death appears. As it turns out, Death is actually a pretty cool entity, and happens to be in a fantastic mood. Death offers to return the friend/family-member/person/etc. of your choice to the living world. Who will you bring back?
34. What was your last dream about?
35. Are you a good….[insert anything you’d like here]?
36. Have you ever been admitted to the hospital?
37. Have you ever built a snowman?
38. What is the color of your socks?
39. What type of music do you like?
40. Do you prefer sunrises or sunsets?
41. What is your favorite milkshake flavor?
42. What football team do you support? (I will answer in terms of American football as well as soccer)
43. Do you have any scars?
44. What do you want to be when you graduate?
45. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
46. Are you reliable?
47. If you could ask your future self one question, what would it be?
48. Do you hold grudges?
49. If you could breed two animals together to defy the laws of nature, what new animal would you create?
50. What is the most unusual conversation you’ve ever had?
51. Are you a good liar?
52. How long could you go without talking?
53. What has been you worst haircut/style?
54. Have you ever baked your own cake?
55. Can you do any accents other than your own?
56. What do you like on your toast?
57. What is the last thing you drew a picture of?
58. What would be you dream car?
59. Do you sing in the shower? Or do anything unusual in the shower? Explain.
a warm welcome to both our new and returning students! we’re so excited to have you join us for what promises to be another unforgettable year here at coastal. classes won’t begin for another two weeks, but at coastal, we place a strong emphasis on community. this is your home away from home, and we want you to feel comfortable, connected, and ready to make memories.
as you settle into your dorms, we encourage you to introduce yourselves and interact using the coastal boarding students intranet (tumblr). feel free to post a welcome message to introduce yourself.
dates to remember this week:
wednesday (in-game: january 15)
dorm icebreaker activities
a fun series of icebreaker questions and activities to help you get to know your dorm mates and neighbors better.
how it works: an ask based activity based on tumblr.
friday (in-game: january 17)
sun and snags – welcome bbq (takes place on discord)
join us on the beach for a classic aussie barbecue. enjoy a laid-back atmosphere with good food, great company, and some friendly competition.
activities include:
a beach cricket game between the dorms—bring your a-game!
a bbq spread featuring classic aussie favorites like sausages, lamingtons, and more.
after dark note: while this isn’t an official school event, it’s no secret that the seniors may find themselves heading to the local pub for a night of pool competitions and bonding over beers (and yes, a reminder that the legal drinking age in australia is 18).
weekly ongoing task: dorm playlist swaps
music is a universal language, and what better way to connect with your dorm mates than through your favorite jams?
optional task: create a playlist of songs that represent your muse, or share a playlist that reflects who they want people to think they are.
we can’t wait to see how you settle in and connect this week. let’s make this a warm and welcoming start to a fantastic school year!
best regards,
ms. lucy tran
dorm living coordinator
happy friday (friday eve for others). i will probably post first acceptances towards the end of the week, so there's still oodles of time to get apps in! i'll be around most of the day, so if you have questions or want to put in any reservations, feel free to send them my way.
current apps and reservation list can be found here!
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