Holloway Road - My time is now...

My time is now...

It is often said that the journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.  That is all well and good but it is often the last few steps that can prove the most challenging.  Take a look at this video...

Rather than focusing on the overconfident runner at the front, I can't help but marvel at the determination and singlemindedness of the runner who would eventually win the race.  That's what is required as we near the end of high school education for the 2022 cohort.

Goals are rarely linear but they all have increments in common: a starting point; a finish line; successes and failures in the space between.  Where the failures can lead to despondency, the successes, if not taken in context of the overall goal, can cause complacency: I am so far in front that I can relax - I can't be beaten.  The trick is to make both failures and successes positives within the process.

I can see the class of 2022 rising to the occasion.  The fog of the last three years of uncertainty and inconsistent learning patterns is lifting and we are making great progress. Our VCAL class are ready to take on the world, our VCE cohort are primed to best leverage whatever result may come their way in December. 

There was a movie in the mid-eighties called St Elmo's fire.  The movie was poor at best but the soundtrack was a little more to my liking. The title track from the film was written by John Parr.  It was about reaching out and seizing the day.  It contained the line: 'my time is now, and I'm coming alive'. 

This is your time year 12 - the big dance awaits.

Gangster Granny

This week just past I was lucky enough to see first hand some of the amazing work that Maria Curphey and the graduating VCAL class have done, in conjunction with Bayside City Council, as they teamed up with some of the older members of our broader community and swapped stories.   The exchange was filmed and the results were exceptional.  From a couple fleeing possible persecution abroad , to a Harley riding, so dubbed, 'Gangster Granny', the program highlighted the kindness, the interconnectedness, and the great character of our amazing VCAL grads.

Darcy!

Congratulations to Darcy Keating as he is selected in the Rebels U/19 squad.  This is an elite level of Rugby Union and Darcy is more than holding his own.  Can't wait to watch your progress through the ranks and to perhaps one day see you running around AAMI Park with our Melbourne Rebels.

Graduation Awards 2022

Each year Sandringham College with the support of external foundations presents various awards at Graduation.  Below is a list with a summary of the criteria for each award:

Rotary Citizenship award

Rotary International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring people together in order to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world.  These two awards are present to students who we feel best embody that lofty goal.

Tristan Taggert Award for Dance 

This award is presented each year to a student who, through the hard work and the unique dedication required to fulfil the role of a dancer, has shown themselves to be exceptional.

The Holland Foundation Award

The Holland Foundation is built on the work of Sir George and Lady May Holland who after world war one began a lifelong mission to help their community. It is awarded in recognition of a student’s great achievements, their courage, and their commitment to succeed.

Long Tan  ADF  Award 

The ADF Long Tan Awards recognize students around Australia who demonstrate leadership and teamwork within both the school and the broader community and who display strong values, such as doing one’s best, respect for others and “mate-ship”, that are integral to Australian society.

The ADF Future Innovators Award

This award recognizes a recipient's science and mathematics abilities while highlighting the value that our armed forces place on STEM skills and STEM career opportunities.

The Jenny Marks Award 

Jenny Marks was a much loved teacher and leader at Sandringham College. Her contribution to the Vocational education and training program across the region was truly profound.  This award is presented to a student who has exemplified that drive and commitment throughout their VET studies.

Sandringham College Ampol All-rounder Award:  

This award is presented in recognition of a student’s excellence in academics, leadership, co-curricular activities and community service activities. The recipient has been recognized by their school to be among a select group of Australian students to receive this prestigious award.

College Values Award (Respect)

Presented to the student who exemplifies the spirit of respect for self and respect for others

College Values Award (Integrity) 

Presented to the trusted student who, through their work within one or more of the leading student bodies of the school, have shown integrity and dedication to the Sandringham College community

College Values Award (Community)

Presented to the student who, through their contributions to Sandringham College have indeed made our community stronger.

College Values Award (Excellence) 

Presented to the student who exemplifies the effort and endeavour required to achieve their own potential. To best find, through hard work and dedication to their studies, their own excellence.

College Values Award (Creativity) 

Presented to the student who through their creative endeavours at Sandringham college have added both colour and definition to all that they have put their creative talents towards.

Need a Ticket?

The Try-booking for Y12 graduation is now open: https://www.trybooking.com/CCPXK

General ticket @ $30

Year 12 Graduating students DO NOT need to purchase a ticket.

Dress Code for graduates is the better side of semi-formal (no denim)

Date/Time: Sunday 16/10/2022

5 - 7:15pm

Please contact Kim Batish at Holloway Road senior school office if you have questions regarding Graduation.

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