in Tivoli, the home of the original Tivoli estate, of which the School was once a part. Frequented by the colonial artist Conrad Martens during the 1840s, extensively renovated by architect John Horbury Hunt in the 1880s, Tivoli features modern dormitory-style living amenities. Boarders in Years 10 to 12 reside in Fernbank. Opened in 1997, Fernbank provides students with more independent living, social privileges and greater privacy for study. House system The House system was introduced at Kambala in 1928. Each student from Years 3 to 12 is allocated to one of the four houses; Gurney, Hawthorne, Roseby or Wentworth. There are several interhouse competitions throughout the year in which Houses can earn points towards the Angus Cup at the end of the year. Each House is led by two House Captains. Tutor groups are formed according to Houses. Notable alumnae Ex-students of Kambala are known as Old Girls and may elect to join the Kambala Old Girls' Union (KOGU). Some notable Kambala Old Girls include: Jessie Strahorn Aspinall – first female junior resident medical officer at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (1906) (also attended Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney) Claudia Black – actress, best known for her portrayal of Aeryn Sun and Vala Mal Doran in science fiction television series Farscape and Stargate SG-1 Sheila Chisholm – socialite Michelle Guthrie – former managing director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Judy Playfair - silver medal-winning swimmer at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics Roxy Jacenko- Businesswoman Claire Messud - writer See also List of non-government schools in New South Wales List of boarding schools in Australia References Further reading Nobbs, A. 1997. Kambala: The First Hundred Years, 1887-1987. Melbourne, Globe Press. Lenskyj, H. 2005. A Lot to Learn: Girls, Women and Education in the 20th Century. Toronto, Women's Press. External links Kambala website Girls' schools in New South Wales School buildings completed in 1887 Boarding schools in New South Wales Educational institutions established in 1887 Anglican primary schools in Sydney Anglican secondary schools in Sydney Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools Junior School Heads Association of Australia Member Schools 1887 establishments in Australia Rose Bay, New South Wales Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia