On Monday evening, the ‘Into Adulthood’ Homecoming Ceremony brought together PCAs, camp staff, parents, guardians and our Year 9 students for an opportunity to connect with each other to celebrate their journey. This crowning event of the Year 9 programme provided an opportunity for students, parents and staff to share camp stories and explore the essential elements in their lives needed for the transition into adulthood.

Scottie Wood, from AdventureWorks WA, addressed parents and gave them an insight into the programme’s origins and its relevance to guiding their children toward adulthood. Both students and parents had the opportunity to reflect on their perspectives on adulthood. Parents were also encouraged to recognise their child’s Gold or inner Genius and to identify aspects they needed to let go of to support their child’s progression into adulthood.

The weather didn’t quite turn out as planned but that certainly didn’t dampen anyone’s spirit with the outside component moved to the Chapel. The evening’s final highlight was the presentation of senior ties to each child by their parents or guardians. This symbolic gesture signified their advancement into the next stage of adulthood and the commencement of their senior years at the College. We extend our gratitude and thanks to all the families and staff who participated, bringing another successful year of the ‘Into Adulthood’ programme to a close.

Mr Nic Italiano
Head of Year 9