Farewell to our Amazing Year 12s

In Girls boarding there is a tradition that for the year 12’s last night in boarding year 11 organises a night of fun games and performances to send them off. This year the night started off with a heartfelt presentation put together by Hanaka Parker. The presentation was full of videos and pictures of everyone’s favourite memories of the girls and it got the emotions flowing. For the night. Jorgi Owers (Year 8)  then sang “Photograph” by Ed Sheeran for the girls and did an AMAZING job that brought tears to a few girl’s eyes. After Jorgi’s performance we played a game of ‘Never Have I Ever’ with the Year 12s and got tons of laughs out of it. Charmaine Wakpi (Year 9) then also sang “You are the Reason” by Calum Scott for the girls and also did an OUTSTANDING job at it. We then had a Q & A with the girls where they shared their favourite moments in boarding and gave everyone advice on how to get through all the ups and downs of high school. This was then followed by a speech from Lily Emmerton (Year 10) where she thanked all the girls on behalf of everyone for the amazing moments and incredible role models the girls have been for everyone. Mrs. Hart then handed the girls their custom bags full of letters written by the girls in boarding and this was then followed by an adaptation of “Riptide” by Vance Joy with lyrics filled with funny moments and hilarious inside jokes Year 11 shared with the Year 12 girls. Ms Clarke and Mrs Hart shared a few words of their fond memories of caring for each Year 12 for their entire journey in SCOTS PGC.  Mrs Fairleigh completed formalities with a presentation of gifts on behalf of all at Girls Boarding.

The night then ended with lots of tears and cake to celebrate the next chapter of the girls lives and the great things they will go on to do. Thank you, Year 12 girls, for filling this boarding house with lots of laughter and for always being there for every single girl in the boarding house. Even after COVID your grade has left big shoes to fill and it will be a struggle to live up to your legacy.

Thank you for everything, lots of love – Charlotte Jarvis (Year 11 Girls Boarder)

Dear Year 12s

You mill most definitely be missed by all of us, you are all really amazing people and we can’t wait to see what you do in your future. This place won’t ever be the same without you guys and we are so proud of you for getting through such an awful and tough year. You are all such inspiring people and are going to make a huge difference in the world. Thank you so much for everything and please come back and visit.

Written Erin Fearby | Year 11

Dear Year 12s

You’ve done it, you’ve finished this chapter in your life and have reached an amazing milestone. This year has been absolutely crazy, with Covid and all, but if anyone could have weathered through it, it’s you guys. You’ve done so much for us younger girls and made a huge impact in not only the boarding community but in our lives as well, it will never be the same without you. We wish you all the best and we can’t wait to see where life takes you and what amazing things you will achieve in the near future. Like we said in our song, “We love you, and we’re gonna miss you, but we’ve got your rooms now, so you are good to go now!”

Good luck and we love you all – Written by Lani Lavea | Year 11