Captains’ Corner | Vice Captain, Tom Burns

With only three weeks left in my Terrace journey, I have often found myself reflecting on my time at Terrace. I have found myself drifting off in class and thinking about some of the best moments I have had here. 

While some of the memories I have been reflecting upon have been big moments in my Terrace journey, such as Kairos or my very first day, most of the memories I have been looking back on have been much smaller. They have been the moments we see regularly, moments I had no idea I would cherish so much. They have been as simple as the final call of Terrace before running out through the tunnel to play a game or even sitting in class while everyone is in stitches laughing from a little comment someone made. To me, this is what makes Terrace great. A school that can create spontaneous memories like these is not just a school, but a home away from home. If I have one final piece of advice, it would be to treasure every single one of these moments. These are the moments that will shape the man you become and will have the greatest impact on who you are as you walk out the front gates for the last time. And, once you have walked out the gates, it will be those moments you miss the most. Your Terrace journey will not be defined by the mark you get at the end of Year 12 or a small number of large events. It will be defined by the little moments; the ones you might not think you will ever look back on. But I promise you, when you get to the position that the Senior cohort of 2019 is in right now, you will be looking back upon them fondly, and hoping to experience many more before you leave.

 I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped me on my journey here at Terrace. Thank you to my teachers for the countless hours of effort you put in and your endless support. Terrace would not be the school it is without dedicated staff who are always looking to help every student be their best not just in academics but in every aspect of life. A huge thank you must also be given to all the parents at the College. We would all be lost without you and would not be able to do half of what we do if it not for your constant support. Finally, I would like to thank all of the young men who make up our student body. Every single one of you brings something unique to Terrace and makes it the inclusive, spirited and vibrant community it is. I am so grateful to have been a part of it. 

All In.