2019 School Magazine

HOUSE S

HIRSCHFELD

EYE OF THETIGER, WE GOT THE FIRE T he involvement and dedication of each girl in 2019 is what led Hirschfeld to secure the Interhouse Athletics and Interhouse Cross Country Champion House Trophy for the fourth consecutive year. As House Captains, we were extremely proud to be a part of such an encouraging and talented team. In Term 1, at our House party, we introduced our goals and themes for 2019 and unveiled this year’s motto for Hirschfeld House, ‘Eye of the tiger, we got the fire’. We hope all girls enjoyed themselves and developed new friendships within the House. Mindfulness was a major focus for Hirschfeld House this year. Mindfulness practice, especially before assessment, empowered girls to feel confident and calm throughout examinations. In addition to mindfulness sessions we implemented ‘Just Dance’ practices and dedicated times for laughter at assemblies, to promote a sense of calm and happiness at the beginning of the day. Hirschfeld’s infamous Hot Potatoes at Open Day were once again a hit and would not have been possible without the involvement and support of the entire House. We were honoured to donate a total of $7600 to our House Charities, The Pyjama Foundation, which supports the education of children in foster care, and The Smith Family, who support disadvantaged children and their families. It has been a privilege to lead such an enthusiastic and wonderful group of girls. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank every girl for their contribution to Hirschfeld this year. We also thank our Head of House, Mrs Dabelstein, and House Group teachers for their support. We will miss you all and wish you the very best. Eliza Douglas and Nina Hadzivukovic HOUSE CAPTAINS

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