A day in the life…
After all the excitement of our 150th-anniversary celebrations, it's back to the usual (but still exciting!) Term 1 routine. And for this APMI, that means a new routine too! So, come along with me as we dive into a "Day in the life"...
Tuesday:
The day started with checking in with teachers and distributing supervisions for our amazing teachers who were Year 7 camp. Word is the campers and teachers were having a great time (I was only slightly jealous!).
Then, it was time for my Year 11 & 12 Modern History class. We recorded the lesson for our colleagues over in Dalby, and had some seriously deep conversations about big ideas. These Seniors blow me away with their insights and how they see the world. We tackled some really difficult questions about how we interpret perspective and historical evidence.
Next, I ran off (okay, maybe walked briskly) to the Primary to help out with a Year 6 Leadership mini-retreat. We talked about what it means to be a leader—as a group, as an individual, and how our Mercy Values and Catherine McAuley guide us. These students are wise beyond their years. They're already shaping their core leadership values for the Year 6 Class of 2025. Future leaders, right here!
Back to Secondary, just in time to catch the end of a Courage to Care workshop for Year 8. This amazing group of volunteers teaches our students what it means to be an "upstander" (not a bystander) when things aren't right—especially bullying. They gave students some great strategies for standing up to bullies safely and creating a positive school environment. Our Year 8s were fantastic— engaged, interested, and willing to get involved.
The school day ended with me supervising a Year 9 English class (a little outside my usual teaching area, but variety is the spice of life!). It was great to see our Subject Discipline Literacy (SDL) program in action.
After school, it was time for a curriculum meeting. Collaborating with colleagues is always time well spent. Two heads are better than one.
Finally, I wrapped up the day with the St Joseph's Parish Finance Committee meeting. This is a great committee to be a part of. Good people doing good things.
Of course, there were tons of little moments throughout the day—quick chats, meaningful interactions with students—too many to mention. But one thing's clear: the Mercy Values were alive and well! From the Year 7 campers showing Courage and stepping outside their comfort zones, to the Respectful discussions in our Senior classes, the Servant leadership in Year 6, and the Compassion of our Year 8s.
I wonder what tomorrow will bring…
With God's blessings,
