As the Senior School begins another year, we take a moment to reflect on the values that shape our community and the legacy entrusted to our students. Our Senior Girls hold a special place within the life of the school, standing between the foundations carefully built by those who came before them and the future 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 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 travel this year to the Western Front alongside other SA prize winners, selected teachers, and an RSL representative.
Nawal Usmani was shortlisted for the Walkerville Young Citizen of the Year and presented with a certificate at the Town of Walkerville Australia Day Awards Ceremony. Nawal was recognised 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 dedication 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 and the responsibility they carry as the senior cohort. The service marked an important moment in their journey, recognising both what they have inherited 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 families’ continued support in upholding school policies regarding uniform, makeup, and mobile phone use. Consistency between home and school is important in helping students 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 is allowed aside from a simple watch.
- Nails and makeup: Nail polish and makeup do not align with uniform expectations.
- Devices: Mobile phones and smart devices, including smart watches, must not be used during school hours. Students needing to contact home can do so via the Health Centre or their Head of School.
Signing Out
If your daughter needs to leave school early for an appointment, please communicate this through the Verus app to maintain duty of care. Year 12 students are reminded they may not sign out during study periods before 1.05pm. Students with study periods after lunch may sign out via the front office.
