FROM THE HOUSE FAMILY CAPTAINS

from Mackay Christian College - Yearbook (Basilikos) 2022

FROM THE COLLEGE CAPTAINS

Wow what a year it has been. Averill, you have shown everyone the strength and courage that you have, throughout this year with all of its challenges.

Being House Family Captains has been challenging and a lot of work but having each other by our side has made it easier. The students in Averill have a passion that was obvious in everything they have achieved and participated in this year. You are all truly a blessing. It was so much fun being the House Family Captains for 2022 and we will miss our House Family time on Wednesdays the most.

We would also like to acknowledge our House Family Coach for the support and guidance we have received throughout the year. A big thanks to the other Year 12 students for their co-operation. For future captains, good luck with your studies and leading the family, always stay “Mighty in Spirit”.

2022 has been a memorable year for Dennis House Family. We have been through a lot of ups and downs but we have managed to push through these hard times together and have a fun year full of laughter. It has been a joy to lead and make new friendships with you guys and we would not have the Dennis spirit without you.

We would like to thank our House Family Coach, Mr James Murdoch for being a great mentor and someone we can always go to in times of need. We also want to thank the Dennis cohort for being the coolest kids in the school and making this a great last year for us Seniors. Even though it has been a stressful and challenging year, Dennis House Family has worked together to have fun and always put a smile on our face.

To the future House Family Captains, it is not all about winning but having fun and making memories. Also please practise war cries. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to be House Family Captains to such a wonderful House Family. Good luck to the future captains and House Family and remember “we are a force to be reckoned with”.

We hope that this year we, the Evans House Family Captains, have provided a fun and safe environment for the Evans kids. We tried to give them time to get to know each other and build lasting bonds with one another. Our ultimate goal was to create a family experience which we hope you agree we have achieved during our time as captains.

Thank you for a wonderful year and all the lessons you have taught us. Evans is a collection of amazing kids and we are so thankful for the opportunity to lead you this year. Evans has come together this year to create a welcoming environment for all the new students.

Both the Middle School and Senior School students participated in many events and won lots of participation points for our House Family. Our House Family Coach, Mrs Butler worked hard to organise House Family sessions with the captains and has given up lots of her time planning games and buying treats for Evans students.

The highlight for the students was the pizza party that we created as a way to thank Evans for the wonderful year.

2022 was a fun-filled year with weekly House Family time, sporting carnivals, interhouse sporting competitions and House Family chapels. We’ve enjoyed spending time with each other, and getting to know our Young House Family members.

Special shout-out to the Young House Family athletes who broke records, made it to district and state level comps, and were age champions in their field. You guys are amazing!

We want to thank Young House Family for their continued support and for contributing positively to our House Family spirit, because "team work really does make the dream work". Special thanks our House Family Coach, Mrs Rath and the mentor teachers Mr Cullen, Mr Borg, Mr Brown, Miss Hwang, and Miss Nielsen, your support and encouragement is appreciated.

Year 12 Class Of 2022

Gemma Green, Annah Gray-Morgan, Charlie Attard, Molly Parkes, Ruby Blackhurst, Lara Tye, Skye Duncan, Mikayla Horwell, Sage Curran, Nekesha Chohan, Kaitlin Philip, Amber Blake

Front Row:

Second Row: Mrs Annie Mills, Asha Dunwoodie, Lydia Kofe, Renaysha Tass, Abraham Noah Corpuz, Derick Van Vollenstee, Harrison Bowman, Tiare Sellars (Peepe), Indee Price, Klara Close, Alyssa Curran

Shanae Corowa, Savannah Herrington, Melanie Boustead, Cleo McLeod, Dakota Kemp, Amy Tappert, Jade Bounden, Rebecca Stewart, Megan Sanders, Tamika Mooney, Tegan Morrisby, Hannah Bauman

Third Row:

Nathan Brien, Minh Ngoc (Jane) Ha, Thorne Larsen, Harrison Pinnington MacDonald, Lynette Sager, Christine Yarnold

Fourth Row:

Tijhe Vella-Verney, Jared Havemann, Mitchell Carleton, Sean May, Stuart Reeves, Oliver Bowater, Jack Woodley, William Wilson (Lowien), Jak Floyd, Connor Payne, Zachary Cross Absent:

"I know I can be a handful but that's why God blessed you with two hands!"

"Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later!"

"Befriending the canteen ladies because you don't get fed at home"

"I ain’t got time to bleed, for I am the rose that grows from the ashes."

"…now I've only got 12 reasons."

"With men it is impossible, but not with God, for with God all things are possible.”

"Wow that’s a lot of words, too bad I’m not reading them!"

Thank you 2022 was a great year

"Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right."

- Henry Ford

“Watch your back, but more importantly when you get out the shower, dry your back. It’s a cold world out there.” - DJ Khaled

"Quiting never succeeds but perserverance always succeeds."

"Mornin’ ladies!" *scratching chest and head* - Mr Lister

"I didn’t learn that much in school, I still count well, at least I can get jiggy wit it."

"See you later!"“Don’t worry about it.”"How dare you trap and enslave my orange slices." - Quote by me

"An apple a day keeps anyone away if you throw it hard enough"

Thank you 2022 was a great year

"Chapter Closed.""There is no substitute for hard work" - Thomas A. Edison

"Special thanks to ATAR for keeping me sleep deprived."

Thank you 2022 was a great year

"They say good things take time… that’s why I’m always late."

"Be grateful and blessed for each moment, for the moments will soon be memories"

"It's not what you're doing, it's how you're doing it."

Thank you 2022 was a great year

“Music helps me study” was a lie and you all fell for it lada dee dada deedaaa on the steri eri eri eri o"

Thank you 2022 was a great year

"If there’s a will, there’s a way. If there’s a Kahoot, there’s an A."

Thank you 2022 was a great year

"Better late than never! " "I waited 13 years for a piece of paper and a handshake"

"A woman without without a bicycle."

"Go hard or go home.""Nothing is true. Everything is permitted."

- Assasssins Creed

"The world is so much better with you in it."

“You know, I’ve realised that I’m probably just perfect and it’s everybody else around me that’s got issues” - Scott Disick

"Sometimes it is the people no-one can imagine anything of who do the things no-one can imagine" -

" When things don't go right, go left" - Daniel Handler

"Whatever you do, always give 100%... unless you're donating blood."

Alan Turing

"Graduated after 1 year of school, pretty easy, honestly."

Thank you 2022 was a great year

“Get a grip”

"I love me some good cake." good book, this one has gotten me through the years: Lunch 12:55."

"Leading as both a Company Commander in Army Cadets and a School Captain has clearly taught me why teachers normally need themselves going"

“I’m not even bragging, but me and my friends are all pretty much quiche” - Ja’mie

"We make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps"

- Proverbs 16:9

"You don’t get respect if you don’t deserve it" - Snoop Dogg the future for the moment. Work relentlessly toward your future and learn to enjoy the work… then you shall enjoy the present."