Year 12

The final year of high school and what a year it was! We were finally able to be onsite for the whole year, and though it was tiring and stressful, it was very much needed. The Class of 2022 started the year with cohort bonding at Study Camp at Christian Youth Camps, The Island, on Phillip Island. Students were able to bond with their peers as well as their teachers. Study camp held sessions such as My VCE, Achieving the Goal, Working Together, Reflection, Looking After Myself, and Mentor Program.

Year 12 students participated in all sessions and explored Cowes. We went for morning walks along the beach, the local shops and also went bike riding! Students were able to grow, show maturity and independence during this camp. After camp, we went straight back to Unit 3 content and SACs, students came back feeling ready and focused for the coming term.

The Class of 2022 also participated in their final school events such as the Swimming Carnival, Athletics and interschool VCE sport. Students also organised the Formal and Jumper Committees to create and contribute to their cohort.

The much-anticipated Formal was held at the beautiful Rippon Lea Estate in Elsternwick. It was a night filled with dancing, good company and memories. Thank you to the Formal Committee for putting together fundraisers, decorations and liaising with the venue for a spectacular night. Thank you to the staff who attended to support the students as well.

The Formal also signalled the end of Unit 3 and a midway point for the Year 12s. Unit 4 and Term 3 would be the toughest one yet but our Class of 2022 rose to the challenge and did their best. Jumpers also arrived in Term 3 and there was much excitement around the VCOM in wearing them.

Unit 4 SACs were stressful but the students were now on the home run! With only trial exams and revision left, there was much enthusiasm for graduation and valedictory. The graduation and valedictory celebrations were held at Hawthorn Arts Centre, and it was great to see our families and community come together. We were so grateful to be able to have a face-to-face event after three long years. The night was filled with cheer, dancing and a drink (or two!).

The Class of 2022 finished the year with their last whole school assembly, and now all that is left is their exams. We wish them good luck and all the best as they transition into the world and become Auburn High School alumni.