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FROM THE HEADMASTER
In my role as a Physics teacher I implored my students to work together and to see the class as a group who were all looking to enjoy the subject and maximise each other ’ s performance . Through healthy competition and collaboratively solving problems and working through the units together , they achieved so much more than as individuals . Each year when I have lunch with our Year 12 students I encourage them to do the same in all of their classes .
When I was appointed to a Head of House role my focus remained the same , just now with a larger sub-group in the School . How could we get the whole House on board in ensuring everyone felt connected , all students belonging to something bigger than themselves ? I see the same passion and drive in our fantastic Heads of House , who work tirelessly to build cultures in which the students unite and support each other .
Subsequently , in my role as Headmaster , it has always been my aim for us to see ourselves as one big team . To aspire to be a school in which all feel connected , proud of what we achieve together and where we look out for those who may feel on the margins . With ‘ United ’ as one of the 3G pillars and ‘ Teamwork ’ as one of our values , our community is constantly challenged to go beyond individualism and to seek opportunities in which we can work together to enhance all that we do . Like any collective group we may fall short of our aspirations at times ; however , I don ’ t have to look far to see the fruits of our approach .
Just one example this year has been the community ’ s response to the World ’ s Greatest Shave fundraising event in support of the Leukaemia Foundation . To raise over $ 93,000 and to be the number one contributing organisation in Australia is an exceptional achievement . United by a common cause , driven by compassion and self-less service , led passionately by students across the School , it has been a powerful demonstration of what can be achieved together . This is a special community !
Mr Stephen Webber Headmaster
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