This has certainly been a different sort of term and I think it is fair to say that many are feeling ready for a break! Year 12 is highly challenging and at times, a stressful season under usual circumstances. There is no doubt that the uncertainty and changes we have experienced in the last few months have placed a further load on our Senior students. In light of this, the Year 12 Wellbeing Day held on Tuesday of Week 10 was a valuable opportunity to pause, take stock, reflect, enjoy the company of peers and to find balance in our busy world. The students spent a session with their Heads of House reflecting on advice from various staff members and thinking about who they want to be as they move towards life after school.

Lunch was a delicious spread prepared and served by the Year 11 Foods classes, plus a fresh fruit smoothie or juice of their choice. The afternoon was spent with many choosing to let their hair down and burn off some energy playing volleyball, badminton, table tennis or challenging themselves on the (highly exhausting) inflatable ‘meltdown’. Others took a more relaxed pace and played lawn games, cards, did jigsaw puzzles or simply enjoyed chatting with their friends. The atmosphere was overwhelmingly positive and it was a joy to see students taking time out of their busy schedules and connecting with each other.

Reuben Farr
Head of House Batavia