From the Directors

The Power and Impact of Positive Choices

Learning to make positive choices as a teenager is not easy—especially when challenges, peer pressure, and uncertainty are part of daily life. However, it is in those exact moments of difficulty that real growth happens. For an individual, choosing to stand out from the crowd and stay true to your values takes great courage. It is not about being perfect - it is about being honest with yourself, owning your decisions, and learning from each experience.

School provides many opportunities for growth and development. How you choose to show up—whether you are engaged or distracted, respectful or dismissive—matters. The way you present yourself, the effort you put into your studies, and the way you interact with classmates and teachers all reflect who you are. You do not need to have all the answers, but showing that you care, and giving your best effort speaks volumes about your character.

And yes, we all know that mistakes will happen. In life, mistakes are inevitable. No one gets it right all the time. What really matters is how you respond. Do you blame others, or do you reflect? Do you shut down or do you get back up and try again? The learning you take from mistakes shows the depth of your growth. Owning your actions—even the missteps—is a sign of real maturity. It is how you build resilience, and it is how you keep moving forward.

The way you support your friends, the respect you show to others, and the choices you make—even when no one is watching—are all opportunities to lead by example. Being a positive light does not mean having it all figured out; it means staying grounded in your values and doing your best in every situation, even when it is hard.

There is great power in owning the space you exist in. When you walk into a room with self-respect, when you participate with purpose, and when you give your best effort, you elevate not just yourself but everyone around you. That energy spreads and creates a culture of effort, integrity, and care.

Who you are becoming is being shaped in every moment—how you study, how you treat people, how you recover from challenges. So, remember to always think before you act. Choose your path with intention and let your values lead you. As we navigate life, it is every choice that we make that matters, and every choice has the potential to shape who it is we become.

Ms A Xerri 

Assistant Principal (Campus Director DRC)

Miss N Meade 

Assistant Principal (Campus Director DSC)