The power of embracing opportunities
Girls’ Junior School Captain, Charlotte Butin and Vice-Captain, Lillian Tang talk to Aspectus about leadership and how they use the Tintern Compass.
As Junior School Captain, Charlotte acknowledges that, as a leader, her own actions and words carry weight. Recounting that at the recent Cross Country Carnival, she encouraged a student to compete in an additional race.
‘Now, she is off to district, and she is really excited!’ Charlotte said.
That’s why, as school leaders, Charlotte and Lillian embrace the opportunities that Tintern offers in the hope it inspires others to do the same.
‘I’m in a lot of different groups. There are so many things I’ve never thought of doing. I want (Junior School girls) to have the confidence to make mistakes, it’s all a part of our learning,’ Lillian explained.
Charlotte wholeheartedly believes in giving everything a go, ‘I want to support the girls to try new things,’ she said.
The girls say they often draw on the Tintern Compass values.
‘The compass guides me in my decisions as a school leader,’ Charlotte said.
‘It guides you when you are feeling troubled, or decisions feel too hard. When you see a friend injured, it helps,’ Lillian said.
What inspiring leaders!
