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Chair of Council, Mark Burgess

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Chair of Council, Mark Burgess

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From the Chair

This year, the world, our community and each of us personally, has been put to a test in a way in which few could have expected or possibly imagined. The impact of COVID-19 across society and its impact globally is still unknown. For each of us it has presented both a challenge and an opportunity as to how we respond. The values, which are deeply embedded in our school of self discipline, integrity, courage and compassion have all been drawn upon in recent times.

In any crisis or period of sudden change, our values and character will be tested and the leadership required to manage through a challenging period will be tried. We have endeavoured as a school to respond by providing sound governance and support to our families and community, while also taking the opportunity to adapt and change.

In light of the health crisis, we have seen leadership from the selfless commitment of our health workers, political leaders and our teachers, and also in our own homes. Our daughters have been agile in adjusting to remote learning, being away from friends and taking responsibility for adapting to a new school environment, and our families have also made changes required to support education from home.

Remote learning has allowed us to be creative. Our teaching staff have compassionately developed programs, engaged with our students and developed ways of evolving our education programs to ensure the highest possible standards.

"Remote learning has allowed us to be creative. Our teaching staff have compassionately developed programs, engaged with our students and developed ways of evolving our education programs to ensure the highest possible standards."

— Mark Burgess, Chair of Council

We greatly thank our families and girls for your commitment to each other, to adapting to enable the continuation of the best possible education, and to the commitment to our values at this important time.

Written By

Mark Burgess

Chair of Council

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From the Chair

This year, the world, our community and each of us personally, has been put to a test in a way in which few could have expected or possibly imagined. The impact of COVID-19 across society and its impact globally is still unknown. For each of us it has presented both a challenge and an opportunity as to how we respond. The values, which are deeply embedded in our school of self discipline, integrity, courage and compassion have all been drawn upon in recent times.

In any crisis or period of sudden change, our values and character will be tested and the leadership required to manage through a challenging period will be tried. We have endeavoured as a school to respond by providing sound governance and support to our families and community, while also taking the opportunity to adapt and change.

In light of the health crisis, we have seen leadership from the selfless commitment of our health workers, political leaders and our teachers, and also in our own homes. Our daughters have been agile in adjusting to remote learning, being away from friends and taking responsibility for adapting to a new school environment, and our families have also made changes required to support education from home.

Remote learning has allowed us to be creative. Our teaching staff have compassionately developed programs, engaged with our students and developed ways of evolving our education programs to ensure the highest possible standards.

"Remote learning has allowed us to be creative. Our teaching staff have compassionately developed programs, engaged with our students and developed ways of evolving our education programs to ensure the highest possible standards."

— Mark Burgess, Chair of Council

We greatly thank our families and girls for your commitment to each other, to adapting to enable the continuation of the best possible education, and to the commitment to our values at this important time.

Written By

Mark Burgess

Chair of Council

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