On Exchange
Our recent exchange student, Lily, from St. Margaret’s School in Australia said farewell to us in Chapel. Her speech was marvellous and had the whole congregation entertained. Her last words of goodbye struck a chord and we will remember her well:
"I’d really like to thank all the people who made this experience possible for me--in particular Mr. Robertson, Mrs. Kingstone, Mr. Murray, Ms Conroy, and Mr. Kusters. To my friends and, most importantly, to the girls in Renfrew North; when I took the position at Shawnigan, I expected to find the challenge in coming into the school. Its taken me till now to realize that the hardest part will be leaving. Leaving the friends I’ve made, leaving the girls who have become my family. And leaving the place where I now feel more at home than I could have ever imagined. The bonds you form at Shawnigan are truly unique. Sometimes it may be hard, but when you look back you will know that you were a part of something special. You were part of a family that started right here. A family that can’t be broken by distance or time. Tomorrow, I will sit down on a plane and start my journey home. I will look forward and see my family—my mum, my dad, and my brother. But when I look back, I will see all of you, a family that I will always feel a part of. And, for this, I thank you."