By Mikayla van Loon
The end of is nearing closer and closer for the class of 2021 and even though they only just returned to on campus learning, Year 12 students celebrated their final day at school this week.
Mount Lilydale Mercy College (MLMC) students had a day of fun and reflection on Tuesday 19 October to mark the last official day of learning before heading into exams.
To make it as memorable as possible, students dressed up, had award presentations, fun activities and a long lunch.
But the best part for most students was being able to share those celebrations with their friends.
“It’s been good to be on campus today as obviously this year and last year we have been at home a lot so it’s really good for everyone to be able to spend their final day on campus,” Mitch said.
“I am really happy to spend the last day of school on campus because it has given me the opportunity to thank my friends and my teachers for all they have done for me,” Andre said.
Charlotte and Shae said seeing their friends again and celebrating together made the day all the more enjoyable.
Although it was essentially the last day of school, Shae said in the lead up to exams she would be going to campus to study.
“I am a little bit worried about my exams but I feel my teachers have prepared me so it is just about getting them over with at this stage,” she said.
Mitch also said he was feeling a little anxious about his exams but hoped his preparations would be enough to carry him through.
“I am feeling a bit stressed about my exams but they should be fine because I have been doing a lot of practice exams and will continue to do that,” he said.
Six years of schooling has led to this and whilst the nerves have settled in for some, others are excited to get started on their exams beginning with English on Wednesday 27 October.
“I am feeling quite confident about my exams, I am not in a state of stress and I feel excited and ready to take them on as all our education has led to this,” Andre said.
“My preparation will be mainly doing practice exams and getting feedback from my teachers.”
Even though these Year 12 students have been on a rollercoaster ride for the last two years of their schooling life, there is no doubt they have handled it with resilience and grace.
MLMC principal Philip Morrison said he was so proud of the achievements of the 2021 class and knows they will go on to do great things.
“As the class of 2021 leave us today, we know that they are ready and they will impact the world with their gifts, talents and service,” he said.
