I'm not sure how we got here! As we look to the holidays, I am overwhelmed with sentiment, pride and excitement. On Friday 24 November 2023, our Year 10 students, our Foundation cohort, completed their final day of compulsory learning and I cannot help but feel a little emotional. 

I started my journey at Foxwell on Monday 11 May 2020. We were in the midst of a lockdown; not a student in sight! It felt so unsettling to be planning for learning in a school where I couldn't see, or hear, the excited chatter of our Year 7s. But that was shortlived! On 25 May 2020, everyone returned! It was a reunion like no other and a lovely way to get to know the students with whom I would closely work for the next three or more years at Foxwell.

Together we have experienced many firsts: our first Celebration of Success, course selections, Foxwell Camp, Colour Run, sports carnivals, performances, leadership activities, excursions, ice baths, Student v Teacher competitions, gym sessions, school construction site visits, Night at the Museum, Up and Atom Fair, eSports and Fuse Cup challenges, DramaFest, eisteddfods, Activate Grand Final, work experience, TAFE tasters, SET Plans, Semi Formal...it seems the list could be endless! I hope that each student looks back over the past four years with a sense of pride, accomplishment, and affection. Looking at the change in every student, not just physical (the photos at the Semi Formal took us down that particular memory lane!), fills me with pride and hope for a brighter future. Each student has within them the opportunity and ability to make a change in the world around them - no matter how great or small it may seem. 

I encourage all students to relish the next few weeks with family and friends before they take their next step, whether it be into Senior Schooling at Foxwell, another educational site, another program or full-time work, and to reflect on the friendships they have formed while at Foxwell. You may even want to reach out to some your teachers and express your gratitude for all they did to support you in our learning. Some of our Year 10s will leave us at the end of year to begin the next chapter in their adventure, somewhere beyond the familiar rooms and grounds of Foxwell. I wish them every success in the future and genuinely hope they find for themselves the pathway to their happiness. For those returning to us, we will see you on Day 1 of Term 1 on Monday 22 January 2024.

Finally, I wanted to extend my sincerest gratitude to Mrs Lisa Moller, Ms Caysha Renton and Ms Amy Benbow who have supported our Year 10 students so conscientiously, kindly and professionally this year. Your ability to go above and beyond for our students, their families and our staff does not go unnoticed and truly makes Foxwell a better place in which to learn. 

On behalf of the Year 10 Team, we wish you a safe and happy holiday break. Please continued to check your email and our College Facebook page for updates regarding the start of the 2024 school year.

Ms Di Nicolas, Deputy Principal, Year 10

DAY 1 2023 PHOTO