WINNERS ARE GRINNERS

There is an old African proverb that goes something like this….

“If you want to go FAST….. go alone

If you want to go FAR……go together”

Heatley Secondary College shines in many aspects of school success but it has been particularly gratifying this term to witness three of our teams come out on top in areas which require academic rigour, innovation, strategic thinking, persistence and team work.

I would like to congratulate our junior ATSIAP team who will go on to represent the region at the State Finals next term….. And …..

Our CHESS CHAMPIONS who won the overall regional chess tournament very recently defeating both state school and private school counterparts in a nail biting but determined finish…. And …....

Our MINECRAFT team of seven highly motivated and dedicated students who experienced national success over the weekend defeating many schools from all over Australia and will now go into the Grand Final (possibly in Melbourne).   

These wins were not accidental.  They require commitment to turning up in lunch times and sometimes after school to practise and develop skills as a team.  They also require resilience.  The road to victory is very much paved with some setbacks which I’m sure these amazing students can testify to but it is the persistence and humility of our teams which has brought them success in the end.

I must also thank the teachers involved in these events.  Miss Lea and Mr Giles and Ms Rutherford give up their time and energy to coach, mentor, organize and generally champion these students in their endeavours. 

Soooo Heatley proud.  Love your work guys!

 SO CLOSE … AND YET SO FAR!

Seniors take note… but this is also a reminder to all students that it’s easy to think you are “over the line” and in a winning position when, out of the blue, something happens that knocks you backwards.

Now is not the time to take your foot off the pedal.  Now is the time to focus and push through until the very last second.

Lastly, have a well deserved and relaxing break everyone.  We look forward to seeing all of our students back on deck on TUESDAY OCTOBER 7, ready for all the highlights of term 4.

Signing off for term 3 with kind regards,

Melissa