MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

International Women’s Day (IWD), on March 8, is a day when the world places a strategic focus on celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women toward achieving a more gender equal world. Incredible progress has been made in this space. This has been as a result of generations of strong, determined men and women who understand that inclusion and equality are basic human rights and that a more equal world benefits society as a whole.

Our students are fortunate to experience the naturally empowering all girls’ environment, encouraging them to truly dare to imagine their future, more confident in using their education to embrace every opportunity, take their seat at the table of life and use their voice to affect change that is for the betterment of all.

This year, the UN Women IWD theme is #Choose to Challenge, and poses the idea that we all are able to take greater responsibility to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements, and also to challenge the conscious and unconscious bias on gender equality in our own perspectives, thoughts and actions.

We remind our students regularly that empowered women empower other women. They are encouraged to believe in themselves and those around them. As key role models, our teachers and staff demonstrate in behaviour, word and action that we always seek to lift up our female peers, celebrate the strengths of women and help to spread the good news about women instead of choosing to tear them down.

I would hope that the community has been able to read about our very own Rosie Maguire, Acting Head of Dominations House and Drama and English Teacher, who was recently announced by The Educator as a 2021 Rising Star of the Year. This award is testament to her unwavering enthusiasm and passion for helping our students reach for the stars.

More information about Rosie’s award can be found at: The Educator Online

May God bless our College community in the year ahead.

Amber Hauff

College Principal