FROM THE SENIOR SCHOOL

THE EMOTIONS OF 2022

FROM THE SENIOR SCHOOL

It’s hard to fathom that the 2023 school year is concluding. It feels like only yesterday we were celebrating our 125th anniversary, and now we are about to embark on our 127th year.

I’d describe Semester 2 as an illusion. Shorter in length, but certainly not lighter in events. Whether you are the quiet achiever, leader, academic, athletic, artistic or an all-rounder type, there has been opportunities for everyone to excel this semester. However, it’s not always the big events that are most memorable. Often, it’s the small moments in between which stick with us.

This semester, I’ve been witness to many of these moments. On this page are 10 highlights from the year.

Beyond these ten memories are thousands of others experiences between our staff, students and parents. It’s no secret why we call it the St Hilda’s Spirit. Celebrating the big moments is important, but so is reflecting on the small. It’s been an honour to lead the Senior School in 2022 and I couldn’t be prouder of all that we have achieved.

I look forward to what will no doubt be an exciting and memorable 2023.

Merry Christmas!

Andrea McNally

Director of Senior School (Deputy Principal) love The love at morning tea on Senior School Grandparents Day

The surprise on Mrs Naude’s face when we celebrated surprise her 40 years of service to St Hilda’s

satisfaction The satisfaction of the Year 10 students when they returned from their Wooleen Expedition

The joy on the dance floor of the Father Daughter eveningjoy

relief prideanticipationexcitement nerves

peaceThe relief between the Year 12 students as they finished their final ATAR examinations The pride of our staff and students when we came 2nd in the IGSSA Athletics Carnival, a huge improvement from 2021

The peace felt in

St George’s Cathedral on St Hilda’s Day while the Chorale sang

The anticipation of our Year 9 students as they embarked on their Wandering Spirit retreat to Yeagarup The opening night nerves for The excitement in the PAC our students performing in the when the Year 12 2023 Prefects

Year 7/8 Production, ‘PUFFS’ were announced

“The Ignite program has allowed me to think big and made me test my own personal boundaries to achieve my goals.” Violet

Hobby

Adventure Activity

“Ignite was fun because we got to choose what we got to do.” Elise

“It was really fun, but challenging because you had to stay goal focused the whole time and it was easy to get carried away doing something that we are passionate about.” Eliza

Volunteering

“Ignite was so much fun, it pushed me out of my comfort zone and encouraged me to try new things.” Hannah