Celebrating Supergirl Week

A SUPERGIRL IS PASSIONATE, CARING AND STRONG. SHE IS UNIQUE AND TRUE TO HERSELF AND ALLOWS FOR OTHERS TO BE THE SAME. A SUPERGIRL USES HER POWER AND VOICE TO STAND UP FOR OTHERS AND SPEAK ABOUT ISSUES IN OUR MODERN WORLD.

This year, we celebrated our fourth annual Supergirl Week in the first week of March to coincide with International Women’s Day. During this week, the Loreto Normanhurst community, both students and staff, gathered together to celebrate the power of being a girl through fun and laughter whilst reflecting on the power that girls possess and how this power enables us to have a strong voice in the world. We also recognise the importance of support networks that allows us all to achieve our potential.

“This year, the Student Representative Council (SRC) really wanted to promote the idea that each girl is unique and that her real super power comes from accepting who she is and ‘letting her light shine’.”

On Monday we kicked off with a student game of ‘benchball’ in the gym. Two teams of Year 12 students competed in healthy competition where they challenged themselves whilst also having fun. It was great to see the enthusiasm of all the girls present, whether they were competing or spectating.

Tuesday was ‘Team-building Tuesday’ and on this day during Tutor time, each Tutor group participated in trivia (part one) which included questions about influential women in the world.

‘Women Wednesday’ was celebrated with music at long recess that focused on powerful and influential female artists who have in some way shaped the music industry. Student Soapbox was on at lunchtime in the LRC and it was excellent to hear from students and staff about issues that are affecting women today. All the performances were particularly inspiring and insightful and overall it was a great experience.

On Thursday, we celebrated ‘Thoughtful Thursday’, and on this day the girls were invited to reflect in their tutor groups about the impact that Supergirl Week has on them. The girls also participated in trivia (part two), with the hope of getting the highest score for their House.

The final day of Supergirl Week was ‘Funky Friday’ and this was a mufti day, where a gold coin donation was collected to go towards Project Compassion. We began the day with Friday Morning Communion, led by our Year 12 Eucharistic Ministers – it’s always a beautiful way to start the day in prayer and reflection.

“Supergirl Week is a collaborative effort from the SRC and staff as well as the Student Council, who work together to create opportunities where students can express themselves and feel listened to and supported.”

We are reminded daily of the power of being a girl – and that girls shouldn’t have to wait until they are adults to celebrate womanhood and the power of being female, as they have the capacity to care and nurture and effect change at any age.

BREANNA IVANKOVIC SRC/Communications Captain 2018-2019