Luke Morley, Head Prefect and Goold House Captain
As we returned on Monday for Term 4, the College celebrated World Teacher’s Day, which fell during the school holidays on 5 October. On behalf of the wider student body, the 2021 Student Leadership Team extended their gratitude to College Staff for their extraordinary efforts amidst the toughest of circumstances, assisting with a morning tea for the staff, which was organised and provided by the P&F. Our teachers have served as excellent role models this year for their resilience and adaptability, consistently navigating a troublesome period by providing a meaningful and engaging learning experience for which the College community is incredibly grateful.
At the time of publication, Year 11 students will have completed their Reflection Day, a day of spiritual and internal consideration which allows students to gain a greater understanding of themselves and their peers. The process is underpinned by Humility, the Mission focus for the College in 2020, and is seen as a crucial step in the transition between Year 11 and Year 12.
St Augustine said that “the very perfection of a man is to find out his own imperfections”. During Reflection Day, students will develop their graduate lenses of Humility and Interiority, whilst making invaluable memories within their Tutor Groups and Houses, laying a strong platform for the Class of 2021.
The 2021 Student Leadership Team participated in a Leadership Training Day today. Centred around servant leadership, the team of 15 collaborated with staff leadership and their House Formation Leaders in order to develop positive plans for the next 12 months and to cultivate an immersive and welcoming school culture.
This has already been reflected in our ‘Mullets for Mental Health’ fundraiser, which raised $40,912 for mental health research. The Student Leadership Team endeavours to “work for the good of our students and the St Augustine’s College community and provide a good example and show courage in acting against injustice and wrongdoing,” as pledged in our appointment assembly, was a focal point of our development and planning today.
As Year 11 begins their HSC year on Monday, I would like to pass on some advice to our younger students that I wish I had known from the beginning of my high school journey. Whilst it is a cliché, my five years so far at St Augustine’s College feel like a blur, and I reflect on my junior years with fond memories of my fantastic experiences with the College. It is important to live in the moment and appreciate the diverse range of opportunities that are presented to you. Your high school memories are ones to cherish, and I encourage all students to “go where there is no path and leave a trail,” in all facets of life.
Luke Morley
