From the Principal Tina Campbell
As we come to the end of Term One and enter Holy Week, marking the last week of the Christian season of Lent which leads to the celebrations of Easter, it seems right for me to acknowledge all that we have at St George’s and the joy in our lives because of our strong connections here.
We have seen joy shine within the school in these final few weeks of term. We have come together as a whole school community to undertake the Colour Run and raise money for the bushfires as part of Gandhi Charity Day. We have seen students and staff show both bravery and courage in having their heads shaved for the World’s Greatest Shave. Our Year 7 students have celebrated their unique bonds and connections as the newest members of the St George’s School family by enjoying a fun and exciting camp at the Swan Valley Adventure Centre and the Year 10, 11 and 12 students were full of smiles and excitement as they boarded the Crystal Swan for their river cruise.
Finding joy within a school and in each classroom is indeed an important part of education. If we describe ‘joy’ as being ‘the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something good or satisfying’, then we can absolutely say that St George’s students experience joy during their time here. Many of our greatest joys can be attributed to learning. By helping our students to find pleasure in their learning can allow them to experience a greater sense of joy within their lives. I have seen and experienced this joy in the many different classes that I have been lucky enough to attend as I have shadowed Cosette, Ali, Tom and Cooper this term in my endeavour to understand more clearly what it is like to be a St George’s student. From the drama improvisation activities in Year 11, to swimming at UWA pool with the Year 9s, Advanced Music in Year 10 to Specialist Maths in Year 12. From learning the delights of Pythagoras Theory in Year 9 to spending lunch in the city as a Senior Student. From the Noble Pathway presentations on ecosystems in Year 9 to learning about a variety of chronic health conditions in Year 10. It has been an array of joyful experiences for me and bore witness to the many wonderful adventures that St George’s students are able to enjoy each day.
We also came together in the Cathedral this week to recognise the importance of the Easter story in our own lives as Christians and to share a special Eucharist Service together before heading off on holidays. 1
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