On Women’s Day, Lotus High paused to recognise and celebrate the many women who shape our school community. From teachers and support staff to mothers, guardians, and community leaders, their strength, resilience, and daily acts of care are at the heart of our learners progress. The men on staff hosted a special celebration with a beautiful spread, music, and thoughtful gifts to honour their colleagues. The occasion was a reminder that when we uplift and value women, we strengthen families, classrooms, and the wider community. We remain committed to creating a school culture where every woman feels seen, respected, and supported.
As I began to write this I let my mind drift and picture each one of you. I could see you clearly in my mind.
I saw the incredible diversity amongst you all, yet I saw characteristics which were common to you.
The diversity of talent and skills….I saw those who can sing, dance, cook, play an instrument, sew an outfit together, some are sportswomen, others are homebodies, some run, some gym….you have diplomas, bachelors and honours degrees….single or multiple degrees too….
I saw different mothers…single mothers, married mothers, divorced mothers, young moms, moms in waiting and those of you who will become mothers one day….
I saw women who lead, some who follow, I saw women who are breadwinners, others who contribute to a combined income, women who live alone, others who have extended families in the home, I saw women who serve others, who share, who volunteer, who nurture and look after others.
I saw so much that it is impossible to write it all down. I have expressed but a window of what I saw.
But in your diversity I saw the common threads that know no boundaries ….I saw your grace, your kindness, the resilience developed through personal challenge, your inner strength, which is real, and I see it daily….your passion too, your grit and determination, your friendships, your unwavering commitment, your caring for others, the way you embrace change and the way you never take a step back, your bravery and courage, I saw your tears of frustration, the fury of your rage, the gentleness of your touch and most of all, I saw the unwavering love in your heart….
Each one of you is unique, drawing strength from that which binds you as women together….it is a beautiful combination….I am privileged to know you….
Happy Women’s Day
Stephen Price
Principal
In celebration of our wonderful ladies, the gentlemen of Lotus put on a sweet and savoury spread, with flowers, music by Mr Martins and Tim, gifts of chocolate and a lucky draw. Aunty Jenny, our feeding scheme cook was the lucky lady to win the beautiful flower arrangement.