From the Leader of Wellbeing - Year 8

Three-quarters of the school year is now complete, where did the time go! Term 3 has come and gone in such a quick time and we can all see how much growth the year 8 students have gone through from Day 1 of this year. Year 8 have continued to strive to do their best in all aspects of school life; striving to ensure they do the best assessment, classwork and be the best people they can be.

This term, students in Year 8 experienced probably their most stressful time at St Andrew's College, having an assessment block that contained multiple exams due in such a short time. Students would have had to be very organised and dedicated to a study routine to ensure they allowed themselves to get the best mark possible. This was a challenging time for them however I believe all of year 8 approached this time in a positive way and this will benefit them as they approach more exam blocks in the years to come. I am very proud of how each of you upheld yourselves in this time. 

In term 3, we also had the opportunity to witness another year 12 graduation. I commend the students' behaviour during the graduation mass as they were all reverent and respectful during this event. Seeing the year 12 students spend their final moments at the College is always a great moment for our students to witness. I hope the year 8 students take on board what the College Captains said in their farewell speech, to value your time as time flies by, to make mistakes, to not worry, and to give it your best, as this is all part of life. Value and cherish your time at school and the people you spend it with.

Speaking of time, as announced to year 8 last Friday, my time as the Leader of Wellbeing for this year is taking a break in Term 4. I will be taking leave for the remainder of the year and will be spending my time being a stay-at-home dad. This is a very exciting time for me to be able to care for my daughters. I do not know what experiences I will face during this time but as time flies by so quickly I am excited to spend this time with my kids and watch them grow and create precious memories with them.

I leave year 8 for the remainder of the year in the hands of Ms Susan Amiri who will be taking charge as the Leader of Wellbeing for year 8. I have no doubt she will continue to do what is best for the students in year 8. The expectations remain the same and I have no doubt the students will continue to abide by what is expected of them.

As a final message for the year to you, the year 8 students, I wish you all the best for what term 4 brings. Continue to always respect your peers, teachers and others in the St Andrews Community. Be the fun-loving, passionate, funny, and original people you are. I hope to see all of you soon and hope to see how much you’ve grown next year. 

Thank you for what has been a great year so far, thank you for making each day challenging and enjoyable. Thank you for being you.

Have a great 2024, see you in 2025

Mr Kharl Carlos

Leader of Wellbeing - Year 8