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Wilderness Times | Winter 2021
Elena Tsamaidis President
MEET THE MIDDLE SCHOOL SRC EXECUTIVE FOR 2021
What do you enjoy most in your role? I enjoy being of service, trusted with responsibility and the opportunity to grow while maintaining enjoyment. In particular, I find the hands-on approach to leadership that Wilderness fosters very exciting. We are encouraged to devise new policies, solutions or outcomes, discuss the feasibility, pros and cons and put our ideas into action. There is no rubber stamp here. I feel extremely privileged to be serving in this role and to have acquired such exceptional skills. I also love the amount of public speaking involved in the position. Never one to shy away from the spotlight, I am relishing the opportunity to raise spirits and temper the sometimes-serious approach girls take to schoolwork.
What kind of legacy would you like to leave under your leadership? A legacy of believing that anything is possible through application, resourcefulness and fun, rich personal and community experiences. A less tangible legacy I would seek to leave is an approach or mindset of aspiring for greatness, coming together as a community to lift each other up, being kind at every opportunity, working hard, being courageous and taking risks, and above all, perhaps not to take yourself too seriously.
Wilderness School actively cultivates leadership qualities in our girls. We aim to build the understanding and skills of leaders through the many varied activities of school life for each girl to become respected leaders who act with integrity and model ethical behaviour. We are delighted to introduce our Middle School Executive for 2021.
Who inspires you and why? Inspiration comes from many avenues and is not necessarily limited to people. Notwithstanding, I have been blessed to be surrounded by extraordinary, strong women committed to reaching their highest potential. Impressive human beings who strive for honesty, responsibility, courage, connectedness and flexibility, while also ensuring kindness and service is paramount. What are three things we don’t know about you? 1. I hate coconut. 2. I am a Jane Austen bonnet drama tragic. 3. I love embroidering.
