On International Women’s Day, we recognise the important role educators, particularly women, play in shaping the confidence and aspirations of young girls. The 2026 theme, 'Give to Gain', highlights the idea that sharing knowledge, time and support creates opportunities for others to grow.
This can be seen in everyday moments at school. When a teacher encourages a student to share her ideas, try something new, or persist with a challenge, they are helping her build confidence in her abilities. In turn, students gain the belief that their voices matter and that their goals are within reach.
By giving guidance, encouragement and opportunities to learn, educators help girls develop a strong sense of self and the confidence to pursue their interests. These experiences play an important role in supporting the next generation of young women as they grow, learn and lead.
Year 7 Outdoor Education Camp
The Year 7 Camp provided students with the chance to build new friendships and strengthen existing connections while taking part in a range of exciting and challenging activities.
Throughout the camp, students enjoyed a variety of water-based experiences, including surfing at Robe, kayaking on Tintinara Lake, and sailing with the Meningie Sailing Club. They also participated in a camping experience at Tea Tree Crossing, where they learned about the diverse waterways, ecosystems and culture of Ngarrindjeri land. These activities helped deepen students’ understanding of the natural environment while encouraging teamwork, resilience and problem-solving.
A huge thank you to the staff who supported the students during this memorable experience, the Year 7 Form Teachers, Heads of House, Outdoor Education Staff and the Camp leaders, Kate Woodbridge and Kate Mitchell.
We look forward to seeing the continued growth and friendships that emerge from this experience as our Year 7 students continue their journey through Middle School.
Commedia dell’arte Performance
Middle School students recently enjoyed an engaging performance and workshop on Commedia dell’arte led by theatre practitioner Andrew Crupi. Through a lively demonstration of the traditional Italian performance style, Andrew introduced students to its distinctive characters, exaggerated physicality and improvisational storytelling.
Using masks, movement and humour, he brought classic stock characters to life and invited students to explore how actors communicate through gesture, voice and timing. The session offered a fun and practical insight into theatre history while encouraging students to step outside their comfort zones and experiment with performance.
Head of the River
Good luck to all our rowers as they prepare for this weekend’s Head of the River Regatta. I was lucky enough to attend the last regatta at West Lakes a fortnight ago and to see the momentum and team spirit building towards this weekend.
I wish all crews the very best as they compete, and extend a special mention to our LTRs competing in their first Head of the River. It’s a significant milestone, and we hope it is an exciting and memorable experience for everyone involved.
