01/10/2026
Some conversations stay with you long after the room falls quiet.
On Heritage Day, our Grade 7–10 girls had the privilege of sitting down with Rachel Kolisi for a very special Campfire Chat.
Nothing was off limits. Rachel spoke with honesty and vulnerability about friendship, growing up, the pressures young women face and the moments that test us. She reminded our girls that the people we choose to surround ourselves with matter, that difficult experiences do not have to define us, and that sometimes the bravest thing we can do is simply keep moving forward.
There was laughter. There were difficult questions. There were moments of quiet reflection. And, most importantly, there was a room full of girls listening to a woman who was willing to be real with them.
The morning began with *Falling Forward*, beautifully performed by our Grade 7 pupil, Rose-Anne Gardiner. We were equally honoured to welcome young South African artist Anica Kiana, who wrote the song for Rachel’s upcoming documentary and joined us for the morning.
Celebrating Heritage Day with a conversation centred around resilience, courage, community and the stories that shape us felt especially fitting.
It was more than a conversation.
It was a reminder that we all have moments that shape us, people who help us through them, and the choice to keep moving forward.
Thank you, Rachel, for sharing your heart with our girls. 🤍
