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Kendall
FROM OUR KENDALL HOUSE CAPTAIN
Stepping into the role as Kendall House Captain for 2020-2021, I was excited and eager to see what opportunities lay ahead. While an entire term of online learning, heightened threat of COVID-19 and Zooming with the House and Tutor Group were not what I expected, it has been an honour to lead the amazing Kendall House. We went from playing rounds of minuteto-win-it games and Tutor Group trivia to waving to each other from the comfort of our living rooms. However, if COVID-19 and online learning has taught me anything, it has taught me that it’s small connections that truly make a difference.
Despite an uncertain, and sometimes overwhelming year, we were grateful to have some incredible opportunities to spend time together as a House. Music Festival was a night to remember. After a whole-term setback, outside rehearsals wearing masks, and an overwhelming mix of emotions, we made it to the ICC, and together as a House erupted joy and felicity from the stage. Led by Audrey Kha, guided by Melody Lu, and supported by Claudia Anderson, Kendall House performed ‘I’m on Top of the World’ by Imagine Dragons. To say I was proud would be an understatement. The House exhibited grit and determination, despite the barriers that confronted us. To complement this, Kendall brought themselves to 2nd place in the 2021 Athletics Carnival, only just shy of 1st. With blue spirit sticks tapping the seats, and music blasting from the front, we cheered on our Kendall sportswomen who threw themselves into a variety of athletic sports. As I reflect on these experiences, and many more, I am impressed by how Kendall House has provided comfort, support and fulfillment for all its members over the last year. The relationships created and sustained within the House will be treasured forever, and the memories will continue to motivate and uplift the House spirit. I am honoured to have been able to work with the Kendall girls and teachers over the past year, all of whom defined the true meaning of leadership, friendship and
resilience. Most of all, the support from Mrs Helm, Kendall’s Head of House, has been remarkable, as she has helped nurture and connect us amid ambiguity. From the beginning of our Loreto journey, us Kendall girls follow the foundations of Mother Evangeline Kendall, and our motto ‘Creating the Future’. As I say goodbye to my role supporting the Kendall girls, I am confident they have shaped me as the leader I am today; someone who seeks to create her own future, inspire change and uplift those around her.
Lily Hudson Kendall House Captain
“If the uncertainties from the past year have taught me anything, it is that the Kendall family is and always will be a constant in my life. These girls that I am surrounded by, both in person and online, truly are the very best people and support network.”
Zara Warland, Year 11
“2021 was a crazy year. This year has taught me to be patient and flexible, but also to deal with things as they come and be there for the people around you.”
Aubrye Akerboom, Year 10
