Monday, 5 February marked the date of a newly commissioned group of leaders who pledged to serve the student body to the best of their ability. The formal proceedings of their pledge, receiving their badges, and signing the prefect book were done in the presence of the school student body, staff, parents, and invited guests. 

The 2024 Girls’ School prefects are in a unique position this year as they assume leadership alongside new principal Mrs Marianne Duston. Conventionally, discussions surrounding the transition of leadership gravitate toward notions of legacy, continuity, and progression. As Mrs Duston assumes her role, she, alongside the new prefects will lay the foundation for her principalship while honouring the legacy left by her predecessor Ms Small.

The chapel ceremony was also attended by College Head Girl, Katelyn Quay-Chin, and Deputy Head Girl, Tiana Gray, an old Collegian of Saint Kentigern Girls’ School. Katelyn spoke to the students, giving the perfect picture of servant leadership to the girls as they take on the year.

“The iPhone is designed in a way that you can’t be looking at yourself through the selfie camera whilst shining the torch and leading others… I believe that as leaders sometimes we can become consumed by perhaps what others think of us, our role and title, personal worries, or the long list of tasks we need to get done. This can cause us to lose focus on the people around us which makes it difficult for us to lead.” 

We wish the girls all the best as they look to keep their focus upon others this year. Leadership is ultimately about the people, and the Saint Kentigern core value of service will be essential in their mission to ensure the students and staff at the school are seen, cared for, and included in school life.

Head Girl: Farrah Palmer

Farrah joined Saint Kentigern Girls’ School as a 7 year old in Year 3.  Her goal for 2024 is to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for all students and continue to be a good role model living the school values in everyday life.

Deputy Head Girl: Ella Fox

Ella joined Saint Kentigern Girls’ School in 2016 as a 5 year old in Year 0.  Her goal as Deputy Head girl is to be a role model for the younger girls and to encourage every student to take every opportunity that Saint Kentigern offers.

Chapel: Sadie Fitness

School Council: Georgia Monaghan

Academic: Mikayla Ewart

Arts: Seunghye Chang

Sports: Tarita Nganu

Cargill House: Amelia McIndoe

Chalmers House: Coco Veber-Nichols

Hamilton House: Scarlett Bell

Wishart House: Amber Man

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