Celebrating Leadership, Growth, and the Journey Ahead of St Hilda’s
As the Class of 2025 prepares to farewell St Hilda’s, our Year 12 Prefects have taken a moment to reflect on the memories, lessons and experiences that have shaped their journey. From the excitement of school events and leadership milestones to the quiet moments of friendship and reflection, each captures the heart of what it means to be part of the St Hilda’s community.
Their words offer inspiration for those who will follow in their footsteps — a reminder of the strength, spirit and sisterhood that define life at St Hilda’s.
What’s the biggest lesson you learned this year?
Head Girl, Angelie
That you can do anything and everything you want if you put your mind to it. Even when it feels like your plate is full, you can always fit more in with good time management. It’s all about prioritising, staying organised, and backing yourself. The limits you think you have are often just the ones you’ve placed on yourself, you just have to believe that you can pull it off.
What will you miss most about boarding?
Boarding Prefect, Annie
What I will miss most about boarding is being surrounded by my friends every single day. It’s the little things — late-night talks, getting ready together, — that made this place feel like home. We’ve shared everything, and there’s a comfort in knowing they were always just down the hall. Saying goodbye to that constant connection is something I will miss, but I know the memories and friendships we’ve made will stay with me long after I leave School.
What’s been the most rewarding aspect of your role this year?
Arts Prefect, Freya
The most rewarding aspect of my role as Arts Prefect this year would definitely be seeing Arts Fest come together on the day. Seeing the incredible effort of all the girls come to life on stage and knowing that everyone involved gave it their all was incredibly rewarding to see.
What advice would you give to balance students’ academic programs and cocurricular programs during Senior School?
Academic Prefect, Hannah
It is important to keep doing the activities that you enjoy and that help you recharge, whether that includes sport, music, drama or any other passion. These activities are more than hobbies, they are essential breaks that help you manage stress, maintain motivation and avoid burnout, especially when tackling the intense Year 12 workload.
What will you miss most about St Hilda’s?
Spirit Prefect, Claudia
After being at St Hilda’s for nine years, this community has become such an important and familiar part of my life. I will miss being part of IGSSA, especially the Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics teams, as I have cherished so many memories of fun times at trainings and carnivals. These teams have allowed me to create so many long-lasting friendships with girls across all years who I probably would not have got to know well if we weren’t in a team together.
What advice would you give your younger self on your first day at St Hilda’s?
Sports Prefect, Grace
Be yourself, the sooner you start saying what you think and doing the things you love, the sooner you’ll attract the people you want to be around. Have fun, these early years are all about building connections and enjoying yourself. Try everything, enrolling in every cocurricular you can imagine, sport, music, arts, community service. These experiences will shape who you will become and introduce you to people who’ll become lifelong friends.
Thank you to our 2025 Student Leadership Team for your exceptional dedication and the spirit you have brought to our community this year.
Finally, to the entire Year 12 cohort — thank you for your perseverance, enthusiasm, and the way you have supported one another through every challenge and triumph.
You have embodied the values of St Hilda’s with grace and determination. As you take your next steps beyond our School, we wish you every success in the exciting chapters ahead. We look forward to seeing the remarkable things you will go on to achieve.
