That start of term excitement is back! New haircuts, freshly ironed uniforms, big smiles, lots of energy and the dawn of many goals. Both personal and academic. We have looked at ourselves in the mirror and said, “This term will be different, this is my term!” The new start energy is always a euphoric feeling, filled with confidence and a sense of pride. But for some, when we start to get through the term, particularly week 5 and 6, that energy and excitement starts to fade. We get tired, lose track of time, find excuses and get distracted. We forget our goals, forget that excitement and start to focus on “just finishing”.

Always keep in your mind that the joy of learning is a marathon, not a sprint. Growth is a lifelong process. You are allowed to reset, restart and refocus as many times as you need. But never quit. For every inch you take forward, over time, that will create incredible distance. Remember where you were this time last year. I wonder how much growth and change you have had?

Good luck for the term Sacred Heart! Remember, it’s a marathon. One day at a time, one writing lesson at a time, one maths lesson at a time, one sports lesson at a time. Deep breath, you got this!