On Tuesday night, we enjoyed seeing the Year 12 Class of 2022 come together for the last time in any official sense as we celebrated the Year 12 Formal.
It was a great opportunity to catch up with parents, see past students and enjoy our Graduates turn out in their shining best outfits. It was a beautiful night of sharing, laughter and just being together in a less stressful situation.
The Year 12 Formal is also a time that signals the year quickly coming to an end. Now I am not saying we are winding down; on the contrary we are in full steam mode: exam marking, reporting, music performances, Dukes expeditions, and a multitude of high-profile sporting events fill the calendar. On Wednesday night, we enjoyed the climax of the dance season with a magnificent dance concert. Everything from ballet, hip hop, jazz and modern expressive styles were brought alive to the stage. What was the common thing linking all of the dance genres was the fun and enjoyment the kids were having on the stage.
Today, the Dukes team venture out on their Silver Expedition. This is a big three-day hike that will test them all out and provide an opportunity for personal growth and teamwork. Thank you to all the teachers and staff who facilitate all these programs.
With the current community spikes in COVID and the tensions that this has brought in the past, there is growing confidence that we have ‘turned the corner’ and moved into a place where we have room to move once again. Let’s ensure that we continue to be mindful of other people so that no one is left behind.
Looking forward, we are preparing to celebrate the end of the year with a series of events culminating in an acknowledgment of Jesus. Let us not forget that Jesus is the central message of the Christmas season. Let us not forget to take time out and just ‘be with God’, enjoying the peace He brings even in the most hectic and challenging circumstances.
God Bless
