The process for Student Leadership applications closed last Thursday and a large number of students presented speeches on Friday morning for several positions.  The quality of the speeches presented by our students was exceptional and the student audience were respectful in listening to every message. 

Public speaking is one of the top rated fears for most adults so the bravery and resilience demonstrated by our nominees in conquering this fear was most commendable.  I still experience some anxiety at times when faced with speaking publicly - despite the many years of practise and rehearsal I have had. 

There is a theory that the feelings of nervousness and excitement are very close so at times, the physical effects associated with these can be the same. An activity or situation which might be exiciting for one person will be equally nervewrecking for another. Both people may have the same response in feelings - think of roller coasters, bungee jumping or even flying. Is your first response excitement or nerves?

We will be notifying students of the outcome of the leadership nomination process on Wednesday this week (previously advertised as Tuesday) and there will be a special assembly on Monday February 24 at 2.20, where all students will be presented with their badges.  Congratulations to all of our students for overcoming their nerves and/or embracing the excitement in stepping into the process for nomination.  We are very proud of you all, regardless of the outcome.

Kind regards

Penny Wilde

Principal