EDUCATION: WESTLAKE GIRLS
Head Prefect Ivy Mitchell, Principal Jane Stanley and Deputy Head Prefect Ella Dorward.
Head Prefects announced for 2022 Ivy Mitchell and Ella Dorward have been announced as Westlake’s 2022 Head Prefect and Deputy Head Prefect respectively. They are part of a group of 96 Prefects and Tuakana (students who help our Year 9s settle into school), which includes three International Prefects. Each of our five Houses has a House Captain, Academic, Arts, Environmental, Sports & Wellbeing, Service, and Cultural Prefect, as well as a Tuakana Coordinator leading a team of Tuakana.
Ella Dorward playing for the Northern Rovers.
Our House Captains for 2022 are: Akoranga: Ella Borrie Hauraki: Tallulah Salmon Onewa: Holly Williams Pupuke: Lucy Jobbins Wairau: Aimee Euston-Stewart Ivy and Ella found out in mid-November that they had been chosen as next year’s Head and Deputy Head Prefect. “Receiving the call from our principal Mrs Stanley, was an amazing surprise,” says Ivy. “Initially, I was so shocked I was lost for words - something that doesn't happen very often, being someone who loves to talk! [Ed’s note – Ivy was named runner-up Most Engaging Speaker at this year’s MUNA event]. When the news finally sunk in, I was ecstatic and couldn't wipe the smile off my face. I was thrilled to be able to share the news with my family and was especially over the moon to hear my good friend Ella received Deputy Head Prefect. What a cool way to end the year!” A talented footballer, Ella was equally as excited. “I was actually out bike riding when the call came, so I was a bit flustered and puffed but super excited once I heard it was Mrs Stanley. I haven't stopped smiling since receiving the call. I couldn't really believe it. After hearing I was Deputy, I was super keen to find out who the Head Prefect was. I was even more excited when I found out it was one of my best friends. I am really looking forward to working with Ivy in 2022.”
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Ivy Mitchell receiving her award at MUNA.
Ivy says the role of Head Prefect is a huge honour. “I am very proud to be a Westlake student, and always wear my blazer with pride. Being in the position to represent the school community has been a goal of mine since Year 9. Throughout my time at Westlake I have been spoilt with amazing teachers, opportunities and student leaders who have guided me throughout my high school journey. To have the opportunity to represent the school that has given so much to me, and to be able to pass on this Westlake warmth to future students is very humbling.” Both students have been active during their time at Westlake – Ivy in the humanities, public speaking and several groups such as Amnesty International, MUNA, and the UNICEF Committee. Ella has a passion for sports and the outdoors (currently undertaking her Gold Duke of Ed); she has also been Westlake’s Student Head Librarian, part of the Future Problem Solving team and Student Council. Ella says her goal next year is to do “the best job possible” in representing the students of Westlake. “This is a position that I have had in my sights since my junior years, so it is amazing to be writing this now knowing that my aspirations have become my reality. My focus will be to inspire other students to strive for excellence by taking the opportunities that arise for them. I want to be known as an approachable person who is genuine and leads by example.” Ivy says her primary focus as Head Prefect will be as a mentor. “I want to empower students to step outside their comfort zones and grab opportunities that define who they are. I hope to continue the legacy of the former Westlake Head Prefects, and continue to inspire.”
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