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Seymour College, Adelaide offers AIEF Scholarships for boarding students.
At Seymour, the diversity of our student body significantly contributes to the vibrant College at which we are proud to work and learn. Our strong partnership with AIEF continues to be a valued relationship and the outcomes it provides for our girls are truly remarkable.
I regularly tell our students and families that at Seymour every voice is heard and that we are constantly striving to make every student feel empowered to use their voice for positive means. In 2023, I have proudly watched AIEF Scholarship Students captivate audiences, educate their peers and challenge themselves in external settings, all as a result of wanting to share their story.
Whether it was the rousing speech from Year 11 student Lily on National Sorry Day, which left very few dry eyes, or the round table discussion during Reconciliation Week, which saw girls and staff from across the College and from different backgrounds have an open and honest conversation about Reconciliation, we have certainly had some significant and important moments.
Beyond our gates, Shakyra inspired her peers, family, and teachers when she won the OUR SAAY Public Speaking Competition in July. Speaking on a very pertinent topic, Shakyra represented herself and the College incredibly and deserves every bit of recognition for this achievement.
It was also wonderful to see Old Collegian Ella Rigney (’18) be invited to Parliament House in February for the 15th Anniversary of the National Apology. As winner of the ‘If I was Prime Minister’ AIEF Video Competition, Ella met the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney to discuss education outcomes, her goals, and her visions for the future of Australia.
In 2023, we were proud to see Mabel-Jean complete Year 12 at the College. Alongside her studies, Mabel-Jean held the role of Cultural Diversity Leader in the Boarding House, supporting her fellow Aboriginal peers through various initiatives and daily conversations.
I believe that every interaction, big or small, is a learning experience, and through the connections that our AIEF girls have with their peers and teachers, there are opportunities for continued learning about the cultures, beliefs, and history of our Aboriginal students every single day. We have built a culture of curiosity at Seymour, whereby our girls have an inherent desire to find out more about each other and this leads to a wonderful atmosphere of collaboration and discovery.
Watching our AIEF girls continue to grow in both their personalities and confidence is something I cherish. I would like to extend my gratitude to AIEF for their ongoing support and engagement with our girls and I look forward to this partnership continuing to provide incredible opportunities for Indigenous students for many years to come.
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2-12 Foveaux Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010
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