My best learning experience of 2019 is the learning unit of ‘That Sugar Film’ as I enjoyed taking notes as well as learning about sugar, the Black Death was really interesting and I also enjoyed the Chemistry & Biology unit of science- especially the section of the hearts! I really loved the song of The Black Death in HASS (the parody of Hollaback girl) especially the part of ‘fleas on rats’ which Amelia changed to ‘Rats on fleas’. I also loved being in the same tutor group with Amelia, Emily and Persis because they always made tutor so fun and enjoyable.

My most enjoyable experience of Year 8 is hanging out with my friends (both during class and recess & lunchtimes). I also really loved bonding (through a mix of activities that we enjoyed and didn’t) with people in my house during camp and we got closer after camp.

If I could change what I would do in Year 8, I would spend more time studying for tests and being more organised. I would also spend less time going out and use less of my phone so I wouldn’t get distracted doing work and get better grades. I think I contributed the most is music to the school because I’m in clarinet ensembles, the Wind Band and rockband.

Some advice I would give to Year 7s going to Year 8 is that to always put aside time to study- even if it’s a month before a test because then all that knowledge will store into your brain for longer but to also have fun as well and enjoy year 8. The thing I learnt about myself is that I should try my best for everything, even if I’m sure that I would totally ‘fail’ because in the end, it’s always the effort that counts and also, the work really pays off in the end.