Year 8

The Year 8 Cohort of 2021 started the year with enthusiasm and joy. The students quickly settled into a new school routine, embracing the rigours of the academic program, participating in GSV Sport, House Cross Country, the Performing Arts, Years 7 and 8 Soiree, rehearsing for the Junior Production Two weeks with the Queen and signing up for one of the Co-curricular Clubs.

“Years 7 and 8 participated in a Musical Soirée; a celebration of our performers. The Soirée included ensemble performances from the Years 7 and 8 Flute Ensemble, with special guests The Chamber Flutes playing In Remembrance by Buryl Red, and Years 7 and 8 Band performing Nighthawk by James Swearingen.”

Xiting (Christine) Chi

“My favourite experience was the Years 8 and 9 production Two Weeks with the Queen. Although there were serious themes, it was all round an hilarious production. I made lots of new friendships with people in my Year level and above.”

Rachel Carton

It was with much delight and good luck that early in Term 2 the students flew to Central Australia with their teachers and Old Girl leaders to embark on a six-day adventure, including visiting Alice Springs, walking around the rim of Kings Canyon, bike riding around Uluru, walking around Kata Tjuta and learning about Aboriginal culture and the significance of these ancient geological sites.

“The trip was so much fun and it was so nice to see a different side of everyone. Every different location we visited was unique and interesting with different stories to tell.”

Annabel Taylor

“The view at Kings Canyon was spectacular and breathtaking. The long four hour walk across the Canyon was definitely worth it. The nights with dingoes howling, the sky clear with billions of stars – it was spectacular.”

Mietta Jenkins

The students had a wonderful time on this expedition and will forever hold it as one of their fondest memories from School. Wellbeing was also an important focus for the students this year, each week being involved in engaging activities that kept the Year level connected, positive and strong.

“One of the many beautiful things teachers treated us with were little pockets of joy, not something to quicken the ending of lockdown, however something to take our minds off the hard times. We were gifted a wellbeing pack filled with many fun activities.”

Sophie Powell

Whilst 2021 has been a year of ups and downs, together the students have adapted, persevered, shown grit and determination to achieve their best in all their endeavours.

We are very proud of the students and looking forward to all that Year 9 has to offer.