Year 8 News – Kristie Clemensen

As we move toward the end of Term 2, I want to acknowledge the continued effort, growth and maturity our Year 8 students have shown throughout a very full and vibrant term. The girls have balanced their academic responsibilities with a wide range of wellbeing initiatives, community building experiences and opportunities for personal development and it has been wonderful to see their confidence and connectedness continue to grow.

Last week we joined Year 7 to celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart Mass. This special occasion invited our students to pause, reflect and come together in faith as a community. The Mass centred on themes of compassion, love and service, values that sit at the heart of our college. Our Year 8 students participated with reverence and maturity, demonstrating a deep respect for the significance of the celebration and for the shared experience with their peers.

We are now well into our Raise Mentoring Program for the term and it has been a steady and positive experience for the students involved. Each week, the girls meet with their mentors in a quiet, supportive setting and it has been encouraging to see them gradually grow more comfortable in these conversations. The sessions have given students a chance to talk about school, friendships and the everyday challenges of being in Year 8, with someone who is there simply to listen and support them.

Our Year 8 students participating in the program have already begun forming positive relationships with their mentors and we look forward to seeing the continued growth and confidence this experience will foster.

Thank you for your ongoing support as we work together to ensure a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for every student in Year 8.

Kristie Clemensen, Instructional Leader of Wellbeing – Year 8 (Relieving)