The level of excitement when re-connecting in person for students, staff and parents this year has been palpable!
Thank you to all who have attended our information evenings, morning teas and evening events across all year levels. By prioritising time to learn more about your daughter’s education as well as connecting with others, you support the school in continuing to build and honour our community.
Our Parents and Friends Association (PFA) meetings and events have also been well supported. Last Friday night the PFA hosted a fabulous Spanish Soiree welcome event for parents and many staff. It was a very festive evening, enjoyed by all and we are looking forward to our annual Junior School Picnic next week too!
Thank you to our parent volunteers led by the PFA President Terry McAleenan and our Community Engagement team. For parents who were unable to attend the Spanish Soiree, I want to share with you the advice that I gave on the evening.
As the mother of two adult daughters in their twenties, I remember very fondly their time at school. I prioritised attending their school events and I am so glad that I did, as I knew that this time would pass so quickly.
Throughout the year there will be a number of high-quality events including music and drama performances, art shows, exhibition evenings, sporting matches and special evenings at Camberwell Girls. I encourage you to attend as many as you can.
Prior to the pandemic we noticed that a growing number of parents were dropping their children off at events and not coming in to watch or share the experience with them, returning a few hours later to collect them.
Whilst I know we all lead busy lives, for those who don‘t watch their children at these events – it is time to reconsider. As adults, one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the gift of our time.
Our daughters regularly demonstrate their excellence, and in doing so also demonstrate their commitment, their struggles and their growth. They show us who they are and who they are becoming, and it is important as adults that we appreciate this.
As parents we can never get time back. We can never again experience that performance, or that moment that we missed. That sheer joy and connection to always remember.
These are the special times in our lives. Where better to find joy and meaning in our lives than with our children?
I look forward to the sharing many events with you this year.
With best wishes,
Debbie Dunwoody
Principal
