16 September 2024
The confidence journey: strengthening girls through education
Loreto College Marryatville Principal, Kylie McCullah, recently shared her thoughts on building confidence in students, particularly girls and young women. She highlighted how confidence empowers girls, enabling them to overcome societal pressures, trust their abilities, take risks, and aim high. This is especially important for engaging in fields like STEM and leadership, where they are historically underrepresented. Kylie believes that a supportive educational environment—fostered by teachers and mentors—helps girls develop a growth mindset, where effort is prioritised over perfection. Educators play a key role in challenging limiting gender roles and nurturing self-belief and ambition. Building confidence is crucial not only for personal growth but also for empowering future female leaders. Read more about Kylie’s perspective on confidence and its role in strengthening girls here.
