Year 12 Reflections

Year 12s - Returning to School

 

The first few days back have been unreal and I'm surprised that the school went to such lengths to welcome us back, it was embarrassing but I thought it was cute, especially with all the teachers welcoming us back. Yesterday I visited the new arts and music building and wow, it's better than I expected, it looks very modern and just an overall great space.  I still need more time to adjust back to the environment because the past two days I've been feeling really tired and sleepy. Getting up in the morning is especially a challenge because the past couple weeks I could sleep in but now I would have to get up so much earlier. The weather isn't much help either, the chilly weather in the morning makes me want to sleep in. I miss online schooling and the comfortable and relaxing environment at home, but it's also good to be back at school and friends. In terms of schoolwork I feel like being back at school gives me less time to study and complete homework when returning home, but I guess that's up to my organisation skills.  Doan

 

Coming back to school yesterday was definitely strange. The red carpet was a nice welcome back to school, and seeing my Homeroom was also nice. It was weird being around so many people at once again, but hopefully I'll get used to it soon. Waking up early was really hard but I'm managing. It feels like I've forgotten how to talk to people, which is strange. I'm hoping to buckle down on my studies since it's Year 12, and to organise myself better. Shannon

 

My first day at school has been welcoming and good so far. The welcome was fun but embarrassing. There wasn't that much work given so far so it was easy to slowly get used to being back at school and classes were quite easy to get used to again. The teachers have been going over the work we did which helped me understand the work more. Amy

 

The first day of school was very unexpected with the red carpet, it was very embarrassing but it was very welcoming.  I felt like the day went by very fast and I was glad to see my friends. The only thing I don't like is waking up early to leave the house. I'm glad to be back and it is easier to pay attention in class now as I can't doze off on my own.  Being at school makes me feel more productive as it provides an environment for me to learn and study in, whereas at home I'm used to lazing around. School also gives me a break from my younger siblings too, which is great.  I'm eager to learn back at school.  Ayrissa

 

On the first day coming back I was very excited because of how long it had been since the last time we were at school. Something I really liked about remote learning was having a spread out time table because, even though I was behind in work, it gave me time to process everything and get things done at my own pace. I really enjoyed the Homeroom classes on Monday and Friday mornings and especially loved the whole year level assembly.I would say the worst part about being at home the entire time was falling behind in work because I really learnt that I need teachers to be there to motivate me everyday as I'm going. During that time I also went to work a lot, which was very good because it got me out of the house and a reason to leave.   Liana

 

Hope you have been well. It's very good to be back, waking up early and going back to routine. However, I felt sooooooo happy when arriving to school and the teachers all clapping. I honestly did not like isolation, not having a scheduled timetable and not seeing friends and teachers. At the start of Term 2 I did struggle, I procrastinated, had my phone next to me during meets, after signing in I would go back to bed, it was just so weird. However, I did enjoy baking, catching up on shows and having more time to myself. Glad to be back and ready to work harder!! Have a good day!   Leeah