YEAR
12
Suzanne Morgan 12M and Filina Virgato
12V, many thanks for your hard work. Ms Pauline Cutajar Year 12 Coordinator
REFLECTIONS ON YEAR 12
The beauty of memories is that we cannot
choose what we are going to hold onto and when it is going to appear. Hearing one song from rhe Deb could bring back
hours of dance practice, the heartache of finding the right partner and rhe perfect dress, hours in the hairdressers, falling
Year 12 Homeroom Captains
down stairs or completely blowing the NadiaTribuzio 12H, Marcelia Daniele 12M, Nicole Place 12V, Ms Pauline Cutajar
Absent - Melissa Romania 12C
budget. Fortunately this may be followed by recalling the biggest thrill of all:
impressing both parents and friends. They It seems like only yesterday that I was
regretted my decision. I have often
addressing the Class of 2000 at the
reflected on this. Just what is that keeps
beginning of the year. I reminded the
one going despite those sleepless nights! I
girls to make the most of the year, to
believe it is the warm, friendly, genuine
work hard and to enjoy their friends
and generous students we have come to
because before they knew it the year would be over. Well, it is incredible even
to me how true those words are!
associate with our College Community.
It is the willingness of our students to live
out our motto To Truth through Charity.
It has been a very busy final year for the
It is the student who offers assistance
girls. There have been SACs and SATs to
before one has to ask. It is the group of
contend with, exams to study for, level
girls organising flowers for someone
Assemblies to attend, final Assemblies and
suffering a loss. I believe this sense of
Valedictory celebrations to plan.
community is the essence of what the
Our students have been motivated and challenged by a number of guest speakers throughout the year in the Religious
Class of 2000 will take with them as they
charm or dancing skills. They may still be
unaware of that! I think the biggest thrill was being able to relive the Deb for a
fortnight with hundreds of identical photos.
Next year, every Year 12 is going to have
~to stand up on their own and face the
world. At this point we will realise that secondary school was not just a place that aimed to destroy our social lives. In fact,
secondary school was helping us find out that we are part of a much bigger picture. Frances Henry 12H
move on, ready for the many joys and challenges life has to offer. As my secondary school life comes to an
Education Seminar program. The Class of
Class of 2000 be confident, brave and
2000 have given generously to many
passionate in everything that you do.
causes, including the Royal Children’s
Reach for the stars. Cherish the time you
Hospital Good Friday Appeal, the Sr
have with family and friends. As you
Vincent de Paul Society and Caritas to
continue on rhe journey that is life, rich
name but a few.
blessings to you and those close to you.
It has been a busy time for me also.
I would like to very much acknowledge
Returning to work with a small baby, in
and thank the work of the Homeroom
the role of Coordinator has been
teachers. Antonia Caridi and Louis
challenging. However not once have I
Papadimitriou 12C, Mary Hennessy 12H,
22 Ave Maria - Vidian 2000
probably had no idea you had grace,
end, many memories flood back to me over rhe last six years at Ave Maria
College. I have been taught to be the
person that I am, to look ar life in a positive way and to appreciate those around me especially family and friends.
Renee Fedoruk 12C
