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Finding the Shine Within We began 2020 with such excitement as our prefect group encouraged us to have #2020vision. We had the perfect vision of our future and the plans to bring that vision to life. But it seems that the world had different ideas and the theme for 2020 swiftly shifted to adaptability, optimism and connection. In this edition of the Elephant, we share the learnings, challenges and successes that we have experienced as a school community over the past year. The ability to adapt in times of challenge was something the Toorak community embraced head on. However, it was our connection, when we needed it the most, and our optimism in times of adversity, that we should be most proud of. Psychology has long taught us the importance of connecting with others. People need people, and the quality of our life is often dependent on the richness of the connections we have with others, the joy we bring to those around us, and the memories we create with loved ones along the way. Never has the importance of connection been felt so deeply than over the last few months.
The theme for 2020 swiftly shifted to
adaptability, optimism and connection. With a new environment for human interaction, we had to get creative in how we communicated, but through it all, our connection to one another remained strong. We shared stories, posted letters, sent gifts, recorded messages, shared in dress up days, watched movies together, networked with our Alumni and even exercised together. It was a profound moment to realise that everything we needed to reach out and connect with others was within us, and knowing this empowered us all.
