Captains Corner

Se Yeon Kim

My journey at St Margaret’s began in 2018 as a Year 7 student. Wearing my Panama for the first time, I was nervous and cautiously hopeful – but over the past five years the school has felt like a second home. While I treasure the skills and life lessons I have learned inside classrooms, the Sister Helen Orchestra Room and Philip Harris Gym, I think the crux of my schooling is grounded in the family I found in the school community. From the Year 11 mentors who I looked up to in Year 7 and girls from other cohorts that I sit next to in music rehearsals, to the teachers who encourage growth through mistakes not despite them, these relationships have shown me kindness and formed a steadfast environment for me throughout my adolescent years, encouraging me to always strive to demonstrate kindness in return.

Maggie Maclean

I began at St Margaret’s in Year 7 as a boarder, and in Year 10, I became a day student. Having experienced both dimensions of the school, I can safely say that St Margaret’s has always uplifted me. I have found this school to be a place where individuality is celebrated. I have always been encouraged to pursue my interests and push myself outside of my comfort zone, which has helped me forge a sense of identity and resilience. Both in the boarding house and day school, community is central. The persistent support from boarding staff, teachers and academic advisors has instilled in me a sense of confidence. My most pivotal memories, when reflecting on these years, are those where Maggies spirit runs high, on days such as the Ponytail Project and QGSSSA athletics. I feel so grateful to be a part of a community where girls from many walks of life unite towards a common goal and empower each other to succeed in a variety of ways.

2023 Theme

Throughout our time at St Margaret’s, we have found that our most formative and brightest memories flourish from the community and sisterhood present in our school. All girls are encouraged to pursue their personal best in an environment that fosters spirit and inclusivity. The St Margaret’s experience is unique to every student, but we believe that it is defined by growth – an understanding that at the end of the journey, we have grown into ourselves, our capabilities and our relationships. Furthermore, this growth occurs from the collective effort of the entire school community.

SE YEON KIM MAGGIE MCLEAN

Se Yeon Kim and Maggie McLean are the 2023 St Margaret’s School Captains. They share their St Margaret’s journey thus far and their hopes for this year.

As such, the theme for 2023, chosen by the senior cohort, is ‘Ignite and unite in blue, brown and white’.

Ignite

In 2023, we want all students to ‘ignite’ their individual passions and their spirit and pride in our school community. We believe that each individual has so much to offer – sparks of potential that can grow into a rich and strong bonfire of confidence, compassion, capability. We aim to encourage every student to embrace each opportunity, find that spark within, and fly upwards.

Unite

Connectivity between students and staff –from a variety of backgrounds, possessing many different skills and perspectives – is what strengthens our community. Through discussions with our cohort, many of our favourite memories arose from moments where school unity was strongest. Whether that was cheering on our peers at sporting events, celebrating each other’s talents through performances on Circular Drive, or working towards a common goal as we do for the Ponytail Project.

We believe that when we ignite our spirit and passions and unite as a school, the blue, brown and white will continue to soar.