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A season ending

As we start Term 4, there is something meaningful about reaching the end of a season. The final weeks of the school year can bring a mixture of emotions: excitement about the soon-to-come holidays, relief that assignments and exams are coming to an end, pride in what has been achieved and perhaps some sadness about changes, goodbyes or the closing of another chapter.

From a wellbeing perspective, the end of the year is an opportunity to pause, reflect and recognise just how much can happen in a season. Growth does not always look like achieving a goal, receiving a good result or having everything work out as planned. Sometimes, growth looks like getting through a difficult week, asking for help, navigating a friendship challenge, finding the courage to try again or simply continuing to show up when things feel hard.

Every season teaches us something. Some seasons are full of excitement and progress, while others require patience, resilience and adjustment. We may not always understand what a particular season is teaching us while we are in it, but looking back can help us recognise the strength, learning and growth that have taken place along the way.

Making space to reflect

Before rushing into the next thing, take a moment to reflect on your year. Consider asking yourself:

• What is something I am proud of, big or small?
• What challenge have I worked through, and what did it teach me?
• Who has supported me or made a positive difference in my year?
• What would I like to leave behind as I finish this school year?
• What is one thing I hope to carry with me into the next season?

Reflection is not about judging ourselves or focusing on what we should have done differently. It is about recognising our experiences with kindness, celebrating progress and identifying what we might need moving forward.

You do not have to have it all figured out

As we get very close to finishing another school year and preparing for another, it can be tempting to put pressure on ourselves to have a plan, set big goals or return next year as a completely different person. 

However, a new season does not require us to have everything sorted. We can enter it with curiosity, hope and a willingness to keep learning.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” 

This verse offers a gentle reminder that life includes different seasons, each with its own experiences, challenges and opportunities. We do not need to rush through every difficult moment or have all the answers before we move forward.

Tash King 

Director of Counselling