The theme we chose for 2022 was Courage. We wanted to inspire Barbreck girls to be brave enough to have a go at new things and to build a supportive culture where we recognised and supported courage in others.

As we look back on 2022, we can safely say we have seen girls display courage every day. From the classroom to the sports field, as well as participating in co-curricular activities, we have seen girls realise that the first step is always the biggest.

One of the biggest steps for 2022 was the return of School camps. This was the first time in almost two years we packed our bags, said goodbye to our families and challenged ourselves in new settings.

Throughout the year, the whole Barbreck community joined together to send off students representing our School in District Sport competitions. ‘Spirit Tunnels’ have become a new Barbreck tradition. House spirit has never been stronger, with new opportunities to display leadership through regular House meetings run by our House Co-Captains. These meetings have also encouraged cross-age friendships.

This year Barbreck girls have shown the courage to face new situations with perseverance and patience knowing they had the support of the Barbreck community.