SLC - Student Voice

Term Three with the SLC

Welcome to a new segment in The Herald that gives the opportunity for a student from our SLC to share reflections on the term that has been. 

This SLC article is written by Miret Fourie.

Looking Back on Term 3

When I look back on this year at LCS, I realise how much I’ve grown, not just in knowledge, but in confidence, faith, and friendships. 

Each morning begins with our devotions, and these moments have become more than just a routine. They’re an anchor. They quiet the noise of everything else and remind me of who I am and why I’m here. Starting the day grounded in God’s Word gives me strength to face challenges and the courage to step into the unknown with peace in my heart. 

Year 11 has been a season of change and discovery. One of the hardest but most valuable lessons I’ve learned is how to recognise true friends. Not every smile hides a genuine heart, and not every conversation builds you up. But this year I’ve been blessed to find people who do. Real friends, the kind who stand by you when the day feels heavy and who celebrate the victories that others may overlook. These connections have reminded me that I don’t need to walk this journey alone. Surrounding myself with like-minded people has lifted me higher than I could have climbed on my own. 

Another part of my journey has been my involvement in the SLC. At first, I wasn’t sure if I belonged there. But it has taught me resilience, the ability to listen deeply, and the skill of working with people who see the world differently. Learning to value those differences, instead of being threatened by them, has been one of my greatest lessons. It has shaped me into someone braver, more open, and more confident than I ever thought I could be. 

Looking back, I see this year not just as a collection of classes and assignments, but as a year of transformation. Through devotion, friendships, and leadership, I’ve been stretched and challenged. I’ve faced moments of doubt but found courage. I’ve walked through confusion but discovered clarity. And in every step, I’ve felt God shaping me for something bigger than myself. 

As Year 11 draws to a close, I carry forward not just memories but a deeper sense of who I am. And that, more than anything, makes me ready for what lies ahead.

– Miret Fourie.

 RUOK? Day at LCS 

This term, the SLC coordinated our annual RUOK? Day, encouraging the LCS community to pause and reflect on the simple but powerful act of asking, “Are you OK?”

At Launceston Christian School, we want to be people who notice, who listen and who walk alongside others. It was a day of encouragement and a reminder to care deeply for one another not just in a moment, but every day.

As Colossians 3:12 reminds us:

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."