Year 8 News – Mrs Maria Biala

Year 8 has had a fantastic term filled with growth, connection and achievement. A highlight was undoubtedly our recent camp at the Tops Conference Centre, where the girls embraced every opportunity to step outside of their comfort zones and got involved in a wide range of outdoor activities. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and resilience on display, as well as the way they supported one another throughout the experience. Camp provided a special space for new friendships to form and for existing ones to grow even stronger.

It has also been great to see Year 8 so actively supporting our fundraising initiatives, particularly for our Harmony Day Bake Sale and our Project Compassion Coin Line. Their generosity and willingness to contribute to these important initiatives and their drive to do what is best for others truly reflects the spirit of our cohort. They are living out our Year 8 theme of Giving Back and I’m so proud of them and all their efforts.

In the classroom, the girls have also demonstrated excellent effort in their learning and in working on their assessment tasks. It has been pleasing to see such a strong work ethic across the cohort, as well as the way they encourage and support one another to achieve their best. Our Mercy Value of Excellence is clearly alive in both their attitude and application.

It has been a great term for Year 8 and we are all incredibly proud of all they have achieved so far. We now look forward with excitement to what Term 2 has in store for the girls.

I wish all our Year 8 families a Happy and Holy Easter and a safe and restful holiday break.

Maria Biala, Instructional Leader of Wellbeing – Year 8