From the Principal

It is exam time again! Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are undertaking formal exams this fortnight as part of their assessment. As adults, it is important for us to help our young people keep exams in perspective. Exams are a regular assessment task performed in an environment where students have to perform independently. Even in Years 11 and 12, it’s highly unlikely they will make or break a student’s overall grade. 

It is also important to realise that school leavers are now able to enter UTAS based on the recommendation of the College for most courses. Keeping exams in perspective will help students do their best; so will a good balance of sleep, exercise, socialising and family time, along with revision. We wish all our students undertaking exams well in the coming weeks. 

For students in the Junior School, this week marks the launch of their water safety program. 

There is great excitement for most students as they come and go from the pool. Some children, however, struggle with the experience and find it a challenging time. They are well supported by pool staff and teachers and we encourage them to face the situation with courage and resilience. 

A prayer to help us with challenges...

Thank you for understanding me and loving me, just as I am. 

And thank you for accepting me even when I was a hopeless case—just as we all were at one time. 

Perfect people in a perfect world would have no need of your gift of hope. 

With my eyes on you, I want to see life as you see it. 

I don’t want to waste time being negative or withdrawn from others, focusing only on what can’t be or what might never change. 

Teach me how to find contentment even if my circumstances remain the same.

With your perspective, I can push past the impossible and find the strength and courage to believe that no matter what happens, your hope will lift me to a higher plane—where joy and purpose reign again.

In Your precious name that is above all names and all this mess, Amen.

A Prayer for Hope and Perspective, Rebecca Barlow Jordan. 

Helen Spencer

Principal