As a former athletic coach said: “The only thing better than reading about history is making history” The Matildas did this…and all of us were there cheering!\u00a0The Matildas shared their winning wave with us as a proud nation.<\/span><\/p>\n And as we rode the wave with them we finished by knowing each of their names (Sam, Hayley, Mackenzie, Ellie, Mary, Katrina, Caitlin, Cortnee, Stephanie, Alanna, Emily, Kyra & Lydia),\u00a0their shirt numbers and family origins…just delightful! They became like ‘sisters’ to us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ok, their FIFA Cup dream is finished, however the real dream is just beginning for tens of thousands of\u00a0young Aussie girls and boys.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The\u00a0Matildas have unified the nation like never before and changed the Australian sporting landscape forever.\u00a0Our young MSCW sportswomen\u00a0always enjoy their sport, exercise and team events. They have been inspired even further thanks to the ‘Mighty Matildas’.<\/span><\/p>\n There is no reason why MSCW couldn’t produce a Matilda or two in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Last week at the Principal\u2019s Assembly, the Humpty Dumpty Foundation acknowledged and presented to the College the <\/span>Humpty Cup. <\/b>This Cup<\/span> recognises the Sydney school who raised the highest amount of money to support the Humpty Foundation to <\/span>\u201chelp sick kids in hospital\u201d.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Typical of our girls community giving spirit, MSCW raised <\/span>$3779.00 <\/b>this year. The money has been used to purchase an AIRVO 2 Humidifier for John Hunter Hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n Thank you to all who ran on the day and to those who sponsored them. These types of contributions are a very active way that we can be of service and give back to the wider community.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The role of father to every child is a privilege. However, it seems never before has the <\/span>FATHER<\/b> role been more important. <\/span>DADS<\/b> can play a vital role in guiding their children. I cannot over emphasise the great value Fathers add to children growing up. Teenage girls benefit markedly by having a loving caring father\/father figure in their lives. Research tells us that their learning, perspective, good judgement, balance and interpersonal skills are heightened when a good Dad is on the scene, giving active encouragement, setting firm boundaries or having playful fun in his vital role.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2023\/08\/r0_130_5481_3649_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg\")
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<\/a>Throughout history, there seems to have always been a special and irreplaceable bond between Fathers and Daughters. This special bond announces itself in so many ways throughout a daughter\u2019s life. It\u2019s always full of joy, pride and happiness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>I am always touched when staring into Rembrandt\u2019s masterful 1669 painting <\/span>\u201cReturn of the Prodigal Son\u201d,<\/i><\/b> now hanging in the Hermitage Gallery in St Petersburg. The unconditional love of a father for a daughter or son is perhaps the most reassuring feeling a child can experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n