Year 12 Pastoral Guardian
Success is an attitude you carry about yourself and throughout life.
Be Positive - treat your thoughts as tools.
Next week Year 12s attend QCS Test days on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 September. I would like to encourage the girls to ensure they are well rested before each of the tests, and that they have had a good breakfast to fuel their brain. The students have been working diligently all year at preparing themselves to ‘jump through the hoops’ that such a test requires. They have learnt the skills to be able to respond with confidence to all four test papers.
Walk with Confidence – embrace positive body language.
Next Thursday is the Celebration of Learning Breakfast. This celebration commemorates the learning pathways of students at the College, and embodies the true spirit of St Francis, St Clare, and Elizabeth Hayes in acknowledging all Year 12 students who have embraced the values of simplicity, respect, compassion, joy, love, service, peace, and trust—simple values of the College.
Motivation – stay motivated and positive.
Congratulations to Laphini Wynne who successfully completed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test administered by the Government of Japan. There are five levels of proficiency, with N5 being the lowest and N1 the highest. Remarkably, Laphini has been studying independently for the N4 qualification over the past twelve months. The amount of effort that she has put into her studies cannot be understated, and cheers are certainly in order. Furthermore, in recognising Laphini’s amazing feat, recognition should also be given to our passionate Japanese teacher, Ms Victoria Uhr, who has been a valuable mentor to Laphini in her Japanese studies. Undoubtedly, Ms Uhr’s ability to complement the JLPT with the secondary curricula has forged this outstanding result.
Enjoy Humour – increases the morale of you and others.
Our whole community will come together in prayer to celebrate the College Feast Day – The Feast of the Stigmata of St Francis, Thursday 17 September. It is a special day for us to reflect on where we obtained our name, and on the story of St Francis. This will be an opportunity for students to showcase the myriad of talents at our Cultural Festival. For our Year 12s it is the last whole school occasion together, to relax and have fun! Parents are welcome to experience the showcase with your daughters.
Practise Gratitude – it increases your happiness.
Year 12 students who have been selected will join with senior students from Marist College Ashgrove at Sony Camp, on Saturday 21 September, to provide respite for families and carers of children with disabilities. The tradition of supporting this Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp is a very significant part of our Outreach program and brings rewards to the student companions and the children in their care. The Sony Camp allows our senior students to use their talents in the service of others in true Franciscan spirit. Congratulations to the 2019 Sony Camp team: Maya Ballantine, Madeleine Riddle, Maddison Brown, Brooke Edwards, Madison Edwards, Emily Fox, Carla Galvin, Fiona Hollamby, Laura Kelly, Chloe McGibbon, Olivia Rawstron, Evie Rhodes, Amy Strachan, Kate Trienen, Tomika Weygood, Erin Wills, Leah Patchett, Jodie Usher, Jessica Faulks, and Madeleine Leonard.
Finally, I encourage your daughters to ‘have a go’ at remaining positive, walking with confidence, maintaining motivation, enjoying humour, and practising gratitude. As a team, let’s ensure that all the Year12s experience the last few months at Mount Alvernia College by making positive memories!
Bridget Piper