Broadening horizons at BOARDING SCHOOL

St Margaret’s Year 12 boarder and Sunshine Coast resident Annabelle Campbell chose to relocate to Brisbane to push herself out of her comfort zone.

Ireally wanted to challenge myself, meet new people, have new experiences and, in particular, experience boarding, like so many of my relatives have done,” Annabelle said.

Being challenged is the path to growth and something St Margaret’s actively encourages in all its students by providing a wide range of opportunities for them to explore, whether through the curriculum, clubs and activities, or its global exchange, sport or music programs.

Annabelle said she was also very proud to carry on the tradition of her grandmother Anne Muggleton, who attended St Margaret’s in the fifties, and remains a highly active supporter of the school.

Annabelle is proudly leading Anne’s old house, Spenser, as joint captain.

“I am relishing energising house spirit, getting to know girls across all year levels, and honouring my grandmother,” she said.

Annabelle has thrown herself into many extracurricular opportunities since arriving in Year 10, participating in soccer, AFL, rowing and tennis, and was especially grateful to have had the chance to attend Sony Camp in Year 11, helping children with disabilities.

To further broaden her horizons, Annabelle hopes to attend the University of Sydney, studying Science and Law, and says her teachers are helping her hit her academic goals.

“The teachers are all so supportive and really want to see you do well, so they offer as much assistance as possible to each student.

“This personalised support and the school’s academic expectations have helped me significantly lift my academic results,” Annabelle said.

Annabelle loves boarding, especially reconnecting with the strong rural traditions of her family’s heritage and developing a strong sense of independence that boarding life promotes.

She loves sharing life with one big extended family and the very tight-knit community that is St Margaret’s boarding, an experience she is sharing with her younger sister Juliet, who joined the boarding house in 2022.

Sophie Malowiecki (’14) Triathlete/Consultant