CREEKSIDE Inclusion, excitement and engagement are the first three words that spring to mind when I think of my wonderful house, Creekside. What a year we have had! It has been a privilege to once again lead Creekside in what has been a most memorable year. The sense of identity, belonging and camaraderie have been at the forefront throughout this time, even with our transition to online learning. It has not stopped any Creeksider getting fully behind their house, working to the best of their ability and stepping up to the mark. Every House needs a captain and a vice captain to help steer the ship and this year we have had two exceptional ladies. Nicola Parsons, year 8 put herself forward immediately once the position was announced and it was no surprise when she was voted in. Anna Sobek, year 5 was voted as vice- captain and has also portrayed every element a vice captain should have. No job was too big for either of these young ladies, thank you girls for your time, dedication and your trust. We started the year with a Wednesday enrichment for all students from 2:15-3:15pm. The buzz in the corridors, seeing students form friendships with their House mates and supporting each other was just marvellous. Students alternated from House quizzes, to House dance routines and to sporting activities which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The energy and enthusiasm in Creekside is just infectious, with students forming new relationships with other year groups and even with teachers. Putting our dance routine to our House anthem, ‘Eye of the Creekside’ was a highlight for me, students who perhaps would not be keen dancers but trying their very best is what any House leader wants to see. Stronger bonds and connections were so evident which all add to that sense of House belonging. Hartland’s got Talent is for sure a favourite event of mine!! What music teacher does not love seeing students coming to them weeks before hand to discuss their instrument or their act, or what piece they are practising or for ideas?! The talent in Hartland is phenomenal and this year was no different. Between our school edition and then our transition to our Home Edition, students still portrayed that sense of participation, effort and growth in their talent. Darvyn Tan and his brother performed a beautiful duet on violin and marimba, Leonid on saxophone was very sleek and cool and David White’s creative and clever
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Lego animation is just a small sample of the amazing talent we have at Creekside. Perseverance is also a word that I must include and collaborating with Climb for Rio just showed this trait in all of its glory. The story behind climb for Rio is just mind blowing and for Creekside to win this challenge just showed to me how persevering our Hartland students really are. We climbed a total of 1,702 flights stairs – awesome!! Special shout out to Adam PappBudavari in year 3 and his Dad for contributing 374 of these flights, what an achievement! Also, thank you to Layla and Ameli Balt, Louis and Gabriela McAlpine and to everyone who has helped Creekside to continue to shine. I look forward to leading Creekside to another exciting and challenging year ahead. Thank you to everyone for all of your hard work in earning these highly sought-after House points! Please continue to keep up the amazing work and I am very much looking forward to the months ahead!
Ms E Egan Creekside House Leader
