OPPORTUNITIES

biking and walking trails, and a bush chapel, which will allow the girls to enjoy the positive health benefits that a change of environment and pace brings. They will at times feel out of their comfort zones while participating in some outdoor education activities, but that sense of being ‘comfortably uncomfortable’ can be a good thing, as it is where the deepest learning can occur.

Our 2023 Head Girl, Nandini Sharma, spoke of the joy that embracing nature had brought to her life during her acceptance speech at this year’s Prefects and Captains Investiture Assembly. Nandini revealed that she became a green thumb during the holidays and amassed more than 15 house plants in her bedroom alone. She felt that the plants brought a fresh perspective to her living space because of what they represented: new beginnings, growth and nurture. In her mind, plants are constant reminders of the importance of continuing to grow as a person and to nurture the relationships around you. In the Junior School, our Year 6 girls received portulaca seedlings during their first assembly of the year. Why portulacas? Because they are resilient, grow well together and need to be nurtured – much like our students. They are also colourful and vibrant, which reflects the personalities of our Year 6 students, who, I am sure, will lead our Junior School with distinction throughout the year. I am excited to witness the growth of our students this year. As always, our staff will cultivate a safe, supportive and nurturing environment that will provide the girls with every chance to thrive. However, it is ultimately their responsibility to embrace the opportunities at their disposal to break through the surface and flourish. I have no doubt that they will do this in spades throughout 2023.

Mrs Judith Tudball Principal