Here we are in week 6 nearly half way through Term 1. Time is just flying by and the Year 8 students have settled in really well and from what I hear they are enjoying high school.

Earlier in the term I went on the Yr. 8 Aquatics camp. It was an excellent camp and each year I am amazed at how these young people push themselves through their comfort zone and have a go at things they have never done before.  I was the observer on the ski boat and when I asked the students "Have you ever been skiing before?" and some of them said "No" I was stunned. So many of them literally got up and skied. They were thrilled that they had achieved the goal and it was a privilege to share that excitement. So good!

The weather, unfortunately was not great on the first day but we worked our way around that. What a wonderful bunch of students we had, polite, inclusive of each other, willing to help and willing to try new things. These traits will stand them in good stead for their forthcoming years at high school.

Thank you to the teachers who did a wonderful job at the camp. I look at you in awe of what you do and how often you go the extra mile to ensure that your students are achieving all they can to reach their personal potential. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of it all.

So with that said I really do celebrate life with a grateful heart. 

Cheers, Pammy