As the Senior School begins another year, we take time to reflect on the values that shape our community and the legacy entrusted to us. Our Senior Girls hold a special place within the life of the school, standing between what has been carefully shaped by those who came before them and what they will leave behind. Through their leadership, relationships and daily choices, they contribute to the culture of our school and help ensure that its traditions and values continue to thrive.
Education equips young people to engage with the world thoughtfully, drawing on past learning while taking responsibility for what comes next. This is central to the role our Senior School students play within the community. We encourage our girls to approach their learning and their relationships with care and purpose, recognising that they are part of something larger than themselves. By engaging respectfully with others and upholding shared expectations, they shape not only their own experience, but also the experience and culture that will be inherited by those who follow.
Student news
Late last year, Saanvi Khanna was selected as a 2025 Premier's ANZAC Spirit School Prize awardee for her excellent biography of WWII nurse and Wilderness Old Scholar Lorna Florance Laffer. Saanvi received her prize from the Education Minister at a December ceremony at the Torrens Parade Ground and will now travel this year on a trip to the Western Front with the other SA prize winners, selected teachers and an RSL representative.
Nawal Usmani was shortlisted for the Walkerville Young Citizen of the Year. She was presented with a certificate at the Town of Walkerville Australia Day Awards Ceremony. Nawal was acknowledged for her research, advocacy, humanitarian service and global citizenship.
Year 11 and 12 Formal
The Year 11 and 12 Formal was held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, with the theme Golden Age of Glamour beautifully reflected throughout the evening. From the elegant décor to the students’ attire, the event was a great success. Congratulations to the Formal Committee, led by Year 12 Representative Leila Thirlwell, for their organisation, creativity and commitment in delivering such a memorable night.
Dedication Service
Thank you to all families who joined us for the Year 12 Dedication Service. As our Year 12 students commence their final year at Wilderness, we acknowledge the leadership they bring to the school and the responsibility they carry as the senior cohort. This service marked an important moment in their journey, recognising both what they have inherited from those before them and the example they now set for others. We look forward to supporting them with care and guidance throughout the year ahead.
Reminders
As we settle into the school year, we appreciate the continued support of families in upholding our school policies regarding uniform, makeup and mobile phone use. Consistency between home and school plays an important role in supporting students to meet expectations and develop responsibility.
- Jewellery: Students may wear a single pair of small studs or sleepers in silver, gold or pearl. Dangling or decorative earrings are not permitted. No other jewellery, aside from a simple watch, is allowed.
- Nails and makeup: Nail polish and makeup do not align with our uniform expectations.
- Devices: Mobile phones and smart devices, including smart watches, must not be used during school hours. If a student needs to contact home, this can be done via the Health Centre or their Head of School.
Signing out
If your daughter needs to leave school early for an appointment, please ensure this is communicated through the Verus app so we can maintain appropriate duty of care.
Year 12 students are reminded that they may not sign out during study periods before 1:05pm. If they have study periods after lunch, they may sign out via the front office.
