From the Acting Leader of Wellbeing - Year 9
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students of Year 9,
I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for an incredible first semester. Your hard work, dedication, and positive attitudes have truly made a difference. As we move forward, I am excited and hopeful for an even better second semester.
It warmed my heart to hear all the words thank you when I handed out the small lolly bags on Wednesday. Your gratitude shows that we are moving in the right direction, building a community of respect and appreciation.
I want to especially congratulate and acknowledge the continuous effort and contributions that Year 9 has made to College life. It has been wonderful to see your active participation in major events like Unity Day, the Athletics Carnival, and Write a Book in a Day. Your involvement in these events not only enriches your own experiences but also strengthens our school community.
We have also made significant progress in our commitment to sport and physical activity. Our Year Group Sport is running smoothly, and the level of participation has consistently been good this term. I am thrilled to announce the final points for the Term 2 Thursday sport competition. The results are as follows:
- Bennelong: 1629 points (1st place)
- Chang: 1570 points (2nd place)
- Francis: 1349 points (3rd place)
- Gould: 1010 points (4th place)
Congratulations to Bennelong for securing the top spot! Your hard work and dedication have paid off. It was fantastic to share in the pizza celebration yesterday for the winning house. I am incredibly proud of Bennelong because this reward was earned without knowing there would be one. This demonstrates the importance of showing up and giving your best effort, no matter the incentive.
Reflecting on this theme, I want to share a personal story. Over the holiday break, I will be competing in a 100km trail running event. My preparation for this race has not gone as planned, but I am determined to show up and give it my best effort. Whether things go perfectly or not, I hope to demonstrate that a key to success is turning up with the right strategy and giving it your all. I look forward to sharing some inspiring stories with you all during our year group meetings.
As we head into the holidays, I encourage you all to take this time to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with your families. Reflect on your achievements this semester and chase your goals during the next. Remember, every challenge is an opportunity to grow and learn.
Thank you once again for a great semester. I am proud of each and every one of you. Enjoy your break, stay safe, and come back ready to tackle new challenges in Semester 2.
With warm regards,
Mr Nathan Weaver
Acting Year 9 Leader of Wellbeing