Alumni/Leadership Assembly

 Alumni Curiosity Speech

Before I introduce Mr Ruff, I’d like to begin by talking about my favourite college value. 

With that being said, I have a riddle for you. What should be taught at home **, encouraged at school **, and blossom as you age **? Curiosity. We’ve heard the word before. We’ve been told it’s important. But maybe we don’t understand why. As many doctors and scientists emphasize “curiosity is [our] superpower”. However, like with every superpower, discovering it, developing it, and learning to control it, doesn't just happen. If not nurtured, curiosity can vanish. As seen when exhausted parents don’t hear their child’s question, your boss not being open to new ideas, and overworked teachers unable to facilitate open discussions. 

But because curiosity may not be fostered, does that mean we give up becoming masters of it ourselves? Not a chance. We need to understand that curiosity is progress. It’s growth. So, how can we facilitate it? Right here (school). As obvious as that may sound, asking questions, critical thinking, and insightful remarks will help you get closer to embracing curiosity. 

But why is this important? It’s different for everyone. Personally, I believe it’s valuable when I am hit with uncertainties. Curiosity has taught me there’s nothing wrong with asking questions if it makes you a better, more intelligent, person because of it – as a few of my teachers and classmates know. Believe it or not, majority of Mullauna is full with teachers and people willing to encourage this curiosity. The next steps come from you. Do what you want to do. As long as you’re doing the best for you, that’s fantastic. 

So, what is your own take on curiosity? And what will you do this year to make it YOUR superpower? 

Teiva Levy - School Captain