This week we have celebrated with our Year 12 students as they completed their classes at Nhill College.
As is the case with everything about 2020, the way we have been able to celebrate this significant part of the Year 12 journey has been different – but definitely a great time was still had by all! Last week the students attended classes dressed up in a couple of themes – pick your colour and the popular oldies day, as well as modifying the uniform with socks and sandals and a crazy hair/make-up day.
Monday was then the last day of official classes and students and teachers enjoyed a busy day of activities. Students started the day with a parade through the school dressed in their amazing costumes – quite a variety from Elmo and Big Bird through to Sharon from Kath & Kim. It was then time to get busy in the Year 12 Last Great Race completing challenges and activities around the school grounds in teams. We thank Mrs. Kerber and her F/1 class for allowing the Year 12’s to visit and sing to them a favourite nursery rhyme, Nico for making an appearance in the forest where students got a selfie with our beloved mascot, Miss Foulds and the Year 7 class for joining in on the dance moves and to all teachers and students for putting up with a little bit of distraction.
Students and staff then enjoyed a delicious morning tea outside on the lawn. Thanks to Mrs. Trenery for putting the food together, Bron for providing the healthy fruit sticks and our other treats were catered for by local business Amber’s Sweet Bliss. Mr. Zimmermann thanked the students for their involvement in the school and reminded them of the need to still keep working hard in readiness for exams and in exploring work opportunities. Lucy Marshman responded on behalf of the students in thanking staff for their support.
The much anticipated Year 12 assembly was a virtual event this year, but perfectly timed to be able to take full advantage of our newly installed Smart TV’s. Year 12 Form Captains Kiara and Lucy M took us for a trip down memory lane with some “highlights” from each year they have spent at Nhill College as a group. Following this we were then amazed with the movie making skills and “acting” talents of the Year 12 students. Ebony had done a terrific job of putting together the Year 12 PowerPoint and movie. This is always a much anticipated part of the Year 12 celebrations and this year’s effort did not disappoint despite the challenges students had faced in not being able to see one another for much of the year!
Year 12’s then lined the bus loop and front gate to wave farewell to students at the end of the day. But this was not the end for the Year 12’s. They enjoyed some fun and games after school, tucked into a hearty BBQ tea (thanks Dylan), watched some old videos and shared stories and laughs. A great finish to the day!
After this busy day, students should be back into work mode with work to complete, job applications and exam preparations to finalise. All Year 12 students have been provided with information to assist in these preparations. While official classes may have ceased, Year 12 students have our full support. Subject teachers are available for further study/exam assistance, and we also have well-being and pathways advisors here for ongoing support before, during and after exams and the release of results and course offers. Students may choose to use school facilities for study spaces and are certainly welcome to “pop in” to school if they wish. Students should ensure they sign in and out at the front office when they are on the school grounds.
Students and families should not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. We are all here to help.
So, for now, work hard Year 12. We look forward to being able to finalise plans for an end of year function soon.
Amanda Cole
Year 12 Co-coordinator
