Forward July 2020 | Page 5

AROUND THE SCHOOL “Together, we will Go Forward – to embrace opportunity, meet challenges head on and seek wisdom so that we will achieve great things; most importantly, by becoming the best possible versions of ourselves.” operational domains of school leadership and has experience with capital projects, including, most recently, the design, construction and opening of a new purpose-built Middle School at Pulteney Grammar School. As an educator, Anne’s focus on student engagement and academic rigour has seen students grow and learn in and beyond school. She is also firmly committed to student wellbeing and pastoral care and to the provision of safe, nurturing and collaborative environments where students learn as equals, side by side, while also receiving the individualised support they need to thrive and excel. In concluding her inaugural speech to the School community, Mrs Dunstan confirmed her commitment our students. The Most Rev’d Kay Goldsworthy AO, Archbishop of Perth, Principal Mrs Anne Dunstan and Chair of Council Mr Roger Port. “To all of the students gathered here I confirm my commitment to you. Why? Because as an educator I believe in everything you dream of being. I thrive on your success. My heart swells with pride when I witness your growth, the development of your understanding, when I see your integrity in action, your love and compassion. My commitment to you all is this: Just as I have asked of you, I will use all of my energy to learn, to stretch the bounds of my understanding, to make mistakes and own them and to learn from them, to mentor and lift each of you up. Thank you again for your welcome and your support of me as your Principal. The strength of our School comes from its stories and traditions, but the future of our school rests in us being creative, relevant and pioneering. Together, we will Go Forward – to embrace opportunity, meet challenges head on and seek wisdom so that we will achieve great things; most importantly, by becoming the best possible versions of ourselves.” 5