Recently, sisters who are former students each bought a Legacy Seat in our Event Centre. Here’s what they had to say about choosing to give back to our school.
How would you describe your time at Westlake Girls?
My time at the school was very special but I think I only truly realised how valuable it was once I had graduated and was out in the real world! To be in a really safe, female-centric environment where you were championed (and I don’t use that word lightly) to do your best and encouraged to try new things is a wonderful experience – and an experience very few young women actually get. I’m so glad I followed my sister to this school.
What did you enjoy about it?
The school set the foundation for who I would become as an adult. It gave me the opportunity to try debating, performing arts, and community service. It was also a very nurturing environment. I pushed myself academically and built lifelong friendships.
What made you decide to get a Legacy Seat?
My sister and I spotted the notice advertising the opportunity to give back to the school in the Alumni Newsletter and jumped at the chance. We’d always spoken about giving back and this was a wonderful way to do it.
I felt so much pride when we returned to the school’s Event Centre to see the seats. While we were there viewing them, the next batch of Westlake Girls was rehearsing an incredible performance on the stage. How apt. Keep shining, Westlake Girls!
Induja Rasanathan (class of 2014)
How would you describe your time at Westlake Girls?
My time at Westlake gave me so much confidence. The opportunities I had and the amount I learned during those five years enabled me to have some great memories and achieve a lot more than I ever thought possible.
What did you enjoy about it?
What I most enjoyed at Westlake were the people. This includes the teachers who made a lasting impact on me; they believed in us, went out of their way to support us and passed on their love of history, literature and science. The other group of people were my fellow students; many of which motivated and inspired me and became some great friends. So many of the people at Westlake shaped me to become the person I am today.
What made you decide to get a Legacy Seat?
I read about the Legacy Seats in the Alumni newsletter and realised it was a great way to give back to the school. My sister and I also thought this was such a special way of remembering our time at Westlake together.
It was really lovely going back to the school and seeing the new auditorium with the legacy seats with my sister. I’m so glad we did this. And I’m so grateful for how much Westlake gave me.
Dr Dushiyanthi Rasanathan (Class of 2010).
If you would like to know more about Legacy Seats, visit our website, or contact our Community Relationships Manager, Dean Flyger. He would be more than happy to meet with you and show you the seats in our Event Centre.