Various students in Year 12 have been participating in a program known as ‘Golden Achievers.’ As a participant myself, I have been privileged to have been selected, due to my demonstration of an aptitude to learning. Students for this program were deliberately selected to receive additional supportive experience that aimed to enhance learning for those capable, if provided necessary tools to exceed academic expectations. 

Through this time we have considered our study habits, our learning strengths, ATAR predictions, and how to action feedback to increase these whilst effectively managing our wellbeing during examination periods. 

For our final session, Mrs Cuomo generously dedicated her time after school to run art therapy. Students engaged in a paint pouring exercise, producing a cluster of colour gradients that immersed the eye in aesthetically pleasing pieces of work. Through this, students were able to collaborate with each other, and develop a sense of tranquillity, pivotal to managing stress during the HSC.

Further, Mr Bubb had worked with students to relieve their stresses, hitting boxing gloves to get their HSC related frustrations out whilst considering the paramountcy for the maintenance of our physical wellbeing. 

I would like to recognise the exceptional efforts of Magdalene staff in establishing this program, and to recognise high achieving students who are now able to achieve their full potential. On behalf of the Golden Achievers, we thank Miss Phillips, and Mr Ferry, as well as all others who have had an input throughout the program.

Antonius Suitz

Academic Counsellor