It was lovely to see everyone back together for the start of Term 3. At our whole School Assembly yesterday, I shared with the girls our updated School Values Statement. This statement has been developed with input from students and staff in a process overseen by the School Executive and the School Council. I hope you will agree that these updated statements are reflected in our daily work at Lowther Hall and summarise the things that we believe are important.

We value: 

• Learning for all members of our community and especially for young women 
• Respectful relationships which give rise to everyone having a voice 
• Living the School motto, non nobis solum, through a proactive demonstration of social responsibility 
• Inclusivity, diversity and acceptance of difference within our girls’ school context 
• A physically, emotionally and socially safe environment which fosters health and wellbeing 
• Individuals working together for a common good 
• The pursuit of excellence through effort 
• A broad curriculum which promotes the recognition of diverse interests and strengths 
• Local, national and global engagement 
• Leadership that aligns with our School values and the development of such leadership in students and staff 
• A physical environment which is sustainable and has both aesthetic and functional value 
• An orientation towards the future which embraces our Anglican context, our traditions and our past