Embracing Excellence

A GLIMPSE INTO OUR SISTER SCHOOL EWHA GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL, SOUTH KOREA

Strathcona has a much valued and highly respected relationship with Ewha Girls’ High School in South Korea. Since 1993 we have hosted and welcomed Korean students from Ewha for their Year 10 education. Over 50 Ewha girls now consider themselves Strathcona alumnae and form part of our global alumnae network.

As a Strathy community we pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming environment, we value and appreciate the benefits students from diverse backgrounds can bring to our School. Through our relationship with Ewha students from both Schools have had the opportunity to form friendships, come together to learn, share and grow. We can appreciate different perspectives, traditions and shared values promoting an intercultural awareness and understanding.

Recently I had the honour to visit Ewha Girls’ High School and was overwhelmed by the hospitality, grace and kindness shown to me and the level of engagement with Strathcona. Principal Kim Hye-jeong reminded me much of our Principal Marise McConaghy, especially with her dedication and focus on girls’ wellbeing. Like Strathcona, students at Ewha were happy, thoughtful, generous and spirited.

I was hosted by the Principal and the parents of girls who attended Strathcona to a delicious, traditional Korean meal. I was also fortunate to share this meal with some of our Ewha Strathcona alumnae, impressive, career focussed young women who LOVE Strathcona. At this meal the Ewha parents of the Strathcona alumnae made a significant donation to our Centenary Scholarship wishing to extend to another girl the same Strathcona experience their daughters shared. Their generosity, kindness and love for Strathcona overwhelmed me.

Ewha and Strathcona may be separated by an immense geographical distance, but we do share a common thread: a commitment to empowering girls through a caring, strong academic and holistic educational foundation. Our two Schools stand together as pillars of excellence, nurturing the intellectual and personal development of our girls.

As I concluded my visit to Ewha Girls’ High School, I left with a deep admiration for the School’s commitment to be empowerment of young women and the nurture of their potential. Once again, I was struck by similarities to Strathcona both in culture, values and learning. Ewha Girls’ High School’s dedication to academic excellence, holistic development, and global citizenship was evident in every facet of their educational approach during my visit. It is no wonder that the School has such an impressive reputation both locally and internationally as a leading girls’ school creating future female global leaders.

MARION CAPE Director of Advancement

CHAMPIONING EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT IN UGANDA