Captains’ Corner | Captain, Oliver Seawright

Welcome back to Term 3 at Terrace – the busiest term. Over the next 10 weeks, most will endeavour to work hard in the arenas of school work, Rugby, Basketball, Chess, Debating, Music and the many other sporting and cultural pursuits that exist in combination with Terrace life. But amid this frantic 10 weeks, there is also a wealth of opportunity to engage with the Terrace community and with our friends and families. 

The term begins with House Choir next Friday, followed by the fourth Year 12 Kairos and the Senior Formal, as well as Years 8 and 9 camp and retreats. Similarly, the Year 10s have a unique opportunity to take part in the Immersion program and seek an education of the greatest importance. They will embark on journeys throughout Queensland or the Asia-Pacific that enrich their knowledge of other cultures and allow them to appreciate the perspectives of others. Perhaps as important however, are the perspectives they gain upon their own lives. Together with the Year 8s and 9s on their retreat and the Year 12s on Kairos, the Year 10s will be given an opportunity to reflect on the bigger picture. In the busiest term on the school calendar, these breaks from the often monotonous day-to-day, remind us of what is important. 

I strongly encourage everyone to adopt this attitude and to make the most of the opportunities that Terrace schooling presents, whether it be at retreat, immersion, playing or supporting sport or at House Choir.