29 JUNE 2018
TERM 2 • 29 JUNE 2018 • VOLUME 303
From the Principal Mrs Nicola Taylor
It is said that the Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS) is a largely Australian social phenomena which almost appears to be ingrained in our DNA. Australians are typified as being good natured and laid back but with a tendency to cut down to size those whose successes shine brightly, especially if it is perceived that the success wasn’t truly warranted. Snide comments here and there, a rolling of the eyes, silence when a hearty congratulations was warranted, a question asked in a tone of voice which indicated no response was sought. Passive (and some not-so-passive) aggressive behaviour designed to sabotage success in order to preserve the status quo. The diminishing of another’s victories by taunting or disparaging comments. Recent media reports have shone a light on a number of Australian actors, sportsmen, entrepreneurs, academics and business people who found their advocacy and support, was found outside rather than within the “Lucky Country”. One Australian actress interviewed reported “People are happy for you to do well; you just can’t do better than everyone else or they will cut you down to size…” The College mission statement “Educating Successful women of tomorrow in a Christian environment…” implies that success, by whatever metric it is continues next page... continued on Page 2...
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