Year 7 Pastoral Guardian

Welcome to the 2020 school year! I trust that you and your daughter/s had a relaxing holiday and some quality family time together before embarking on her new journey. As Year 7 Pastoral Guardian, I am extremely grateful and elated to witness the commencement of her educational journey. Over the duration of this year, I will have a chance to meet many of you, and look forward to building a strong relationship with you in the upcoming year. As we enter this new school year, I want to let you know your daughter will be discovering the potential leadership within her and how awesome she is, and will impart this awesomeness onto others. By now she is aware of the many extracurricular activities that are available to support opportunities of connection and sense of belonging.

There may have been feelings of apprehension, nervousness, and excitement as your daughter (not to mention parent/s) entered the campus on the first day. It seems like eons since that day, now that we are in our second week. Transition is not easy, and the girls will take a little time to settle into a routine as they gradually understand the goings on of college life. Our transitional program is continually evolving, and we as a college community do our best for your daughter. Please encourage her to ask questions. There is plenty of support – Year 10/11 mentors, Home Room teacher, peers, teachers, and me, so asking questions is paramount. This will allay any anxiety of both parent and daughter during this transitional phase.