ELISABETH MURDOCH HOUSE NEWSLETTER 2020 EDITION 7 AUGUST 12
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Cover Design: Ruby Burgess-Hoar
Dear EM, I wanted to reiterate a few messages that we have talked about in House. I am extremely proud of how you have handled the radical uncertainty of 2020. I know each of you have your own challenges and you are doing a remarkable job of remaining positive and focusing on what matters and what you can control. This is an extremely important strategy in preserving your mental health. I am proud of your resilience and the empathy and compassion you have for one another and the strength you have shown in the face of adversity. The personal growth I have seen taken place over the past 6 months has been nothing short of incredible. A saying we use in House is “just roll with the punches and take each day at a time�, because in the context of a global pandemic, this is all you can do. For those of you who are heading home or are there already, please know you will continued to be supported by your remote learning coach, and me, through morning Zoom sessions and we will continue to explore creative ways to remain connected as a House. For those students who remain with us at Corio, rest assured you will be receiving the same level of care and support that you have been accustom to. Student Wellbeing has and always will be my number one priority regardless of whether you are on or off campus and I will do everything possible to continue to support you over the next few months. It is ok to be frustrated, angry, disappointed and upset. These are normal emotional reactions, but please know you are not alone and staff and your family are here to support you. We will get through this, we will be stronger and the sun will come up tomorrow. Stay safe and connected and focus on what matters and what you can control!
Ms Mel Bower Head of Elisabeth Murdoch House
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PEOPLE PROFILES
NAME: Emma Trethewey YEARS AT GGS: Since year 7 Involvements at GGS: Tennis, Hockey, Middle school musicals Away from GGS: I have 4 dogs at home, and I love to babysit my niece and nephew, hanging out with my family, baking, watching Netflix, yoga. Best thing about being a boarder in EM: The best thing about being a border in EM is that you have a home away from home and what feels like a 2nd family. Future Ambitions: When I leave GGS, I would like to move to London and live there. I want to work on Oxford street or go to Uni there. I am not entirely sure what I want to pursue careers wise, but I hope to find what I love over the next few years and do that! Favourite moment this year in EM: My favourite moment in EM so far this year is anytime we order pizza or takeaway because I think it is a really good way to escape a busy day and just relax with everyone. Someone who you would want to live with and why: If I could choose to live with anyone in the world, I would choose my Grandma, I don’t get to see her much because she lives in London and I miss her loads. She has always been a big part of my life and I wish I got the opportunity to see her this year.
NAME: Angel Doran YEARS AT GGS: 5 Involvements at GGS: Since Middle School I have done rowing, soccer, hockey, footy, swimming and badminton where I was awarded MVP. In Middle School I was involved in both musicals, Giving for a Better World and Connewarre House Captain. Since then I have done my Duke of Ed Bronze and Silver, Middle School tutoring and Karen Homework Club. Away from GGS: Away from school I am usually in Vietnam where life is Whether I’m here or there, I am always with frien how to ride a horse. Best thing about being a boarder in EM: The be the best house. I love the culture and the relation group of girls to live and grow up with. Future Ambitions: I want to travel the world and d plan is to open up my own company manufacturi and the environment. Favourite moment this year in EM: One of my m House Swimming where we all got together and s ported each other and won as a house, words can describe the atmosphere of that night. In general just the little moments like our year level sleepov and inside jokes that I love. Someone who you would want to with and why? I would want to live with Zendaya because I really admi and respect her as a person. I feel though she has really good morals would be able to teach me a lot as as make me a better person. She is young and has a really good sense humour so I feel like there would n be a dull moment with her.
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Name: Pamela What is your idea of perfect happiness? To be a valued member who contributes to the GGS family and helps shape the future of our exceptional young ladies. What is the quality you most like in other people? Honesty and respect. Where in the world are you happiest? In my hometown of Geelong, especially during these trying times. Which talent would you most like to have? To learn to play guitar. If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, who/what would it be? A dog with a loving owner who would spoil me. What is your most treasured possession? Before she passed away my Nana gave me a big china dog that my grandfather had given to her before I was born. My earliest memories are of him sitting in pride of place on her piano. He didn’t have a name so I always just called him dawg. Who are your favourite writers/musicians or filmakers? Favourite writer is Nicholas Sparks Favourite actors are Nicholas Cage, Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon. My favourite muso’s are George Strait and Merle Haggard. Which historical figure do you most identify with? I would like to think I carry the same qualities as Florence Nightingale re her care and compassion to others. She cared for the sick and wounded in the Crimean War and her philosophies helped to formalize nursing education. Who are your heroes in real life? The early free settlers who came to Victoria under extreme hardship but with such high hopes to start a colony that I have always called home.
STAFF PROFILE
Collage Challenge
The cover design for this edition of “The Doch” was created by Ruby Burgess-Hoar, in response to the first of our collage challenges. Students are provided with a theme, in the form of a quote and some selected images, some of which must be used. The theme for the next edition, ““In a time of destruction create something” Maxine Hong