A Message from Head of Bathu Horizons House (Yrs 11-12)
Bronwyn Denham
It is an exciting time for Bathu House as we welcome our Year 11 students into the senior cohort. For the first time in our College’s history, we now have a complete Bathu Horizons House across Years 11 and 12, marking a significant milestone. This moment is not just about numbers; it is about unity, leadership, and the strength that comes with a full senior house.
We are also thrilled to welcome Mrs Summar Harrison as the Year 12 Leader of Wellbeing and Mrs Loretta Browne as the Year 11 Leader of Wellbeing. Their passion, expertise, and dedication will be invaluable in guiding and supporting our students through the challenges and triumphs of senior school. A special thank you goes to Mr Aaron Mahony for his outstanding work with Year 12 last year. We congratulate him on his promotion to Head of House – Wati (Years 7 and 8) and know that he will continue to have a meaningful impact on the students he leads.
I want to take this opportunity to congratulate our students on a fantastic start to the year. Your commitment to your studies, the way you carry yourselves around the College, and your adherence to our uniform expectations have set a strong foundation for the year ahead. Your pride in being a Bathu student is evident, and it does not go unnoticed.
Key Reminders and Upcoming Events
- Course Changes for Year 11
For those considering any course changes, please be aware that Friday, 21 February is the final date to adjust. If you wish to explore your options, please see Mrs Browne, Mrs Denham, or leave your name at Student Services.
- Swimming Carnival – Friday
A highlight of Term 1, the Swimming Carnival is a key event in our College calendar. It is here that the leadership of our Year 11 and 12 students is crucial. Your enthusiasm, encouragement, and role modelling on the day will set the tone for our younger students and create an atmosphere of house spirit and participation.
Senior Leadership – Stepping Up in 2025
A huge thank you to the Year 11 students who attended our first leadership group meeting for 2025. Your initiative and commitment to shaping the culture of our senior cohort are commendable. Leadership is not about a title but about the way we serve, inspire, and elevate those around us. As Catherine McAuley reminds us:
"The simplest and most practical lesson I know is to resolve to be good today, but better tomorrow."
The Staff Senior Leadership Team is looking forward to working alongside you this year to create a legacy of leadership that will continue well beyond your time at the College.
As Head of House – Bathu, I want to express how excited I am to be working with you all as you enter this significant stage of your education. It is a great privilege to guide and support you as you navigate the opportunities and challenges of senior school. Alongside your teachers and Leaders of Wellbeing, we are here to ensure you feel empowered, encouraged, and equipped to succeed in all aspects of your schooling.
A Final Thought – Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso
On our first day of 2025, I shared with Bathu House the 13 Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso, and I encourage you to reflect on them throughout the year:
- Believe in yourself and others.
- Doing the right thing is never the wrong thing.
- All people are different people.
- Optimists do more.
- Stay teachable.
- Be curious, not judgmental.
- Empower those around you.
- Courage is about being willing to try.
- See good in others.
- Humble confidence is powerful.
- Winning is an attitude, not a scoreboard.
- Leadership is a service, not a status.
- Success is not about talent but about being the best version of yourself.
I encourage you all to embrace these lessons as you lead, learn, and grow in 2025.
Looking forward to an incredible year ahead!