2012: Year in Review

"The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you will see." - Winston Churchill

Good Evening Readers!

I'm blogging twice in a day. Dedication right here guys!  Since there is only a couple of hours left of 2012 I'm going to reflect back on the year that was twenty twelve. This year I was a Senior at QASMT and part of the Class of 2012! I seriously love my cohort and could not have asked for a better group of people to spend my time at QASMT with. 

This year admin decided to be geniuses and changed our timetable where we start with Period 1 and have 'Pauses' where we just stop moving and pause. Anyways, a lot has happened this year and here is a recap of it, in basically no particular order of school events then random events!

QASMT Senior Formal '12

The formal for QASMT was brought forward a term so we could 'focus' on Mocks. Formal is a once in a life time opportunity and it was a very enjoyable experience although the food was a bit terrible. I got my Semi stuff 1/2 hours before and since Formal is more important I got my stuff a day before. LOL. Thank you to Jade's family for holding the pre and Nicole's family for holding the post!

Year 12 Retreat

Year 12 Retreat was a 3 day, 2 night camp and it was so amazing! I loved every single moment of it, and I wouldn't hesitate to go again! The activities that we completed and the battle scars that came with them were completely worth it! So don't even hesitate to go to Year 12 Retreat!

 Bravo!

QASMT Arts Showcase '12

Our Music Captains Eileen and Tim were able to bring back Arts Showcase this year and I'm really glad that they. I swear QA kids are so talented and I'm really glad that they had the opportunity to showcase their talent for us! We were also able to see Harry again! 

Farewell Assembly 

Two weeks before my final exams was the Grade 12 Farewell Assembly! The teacher's item was 'I Come From the Land of IB' and I think it was the best one I've seen by far! It was really great to see the entire school supporting the Seniors of 2012 for the final exams! 

QASMT Graduation '12

Graduation was a day I couldn't not believe that had arrived after 12 years of school! But none the less it was such a great night. I'm really happy to have celebrated end of the International Baccalaureate and High School with my cohort! Thank you to Jade's family for holding our Graduating Party!

And those are my school related highlights! Here are the non-school related ones which including meeting Karise Eden and The Collective 

So these have been some of my favourite moments of 2012. This year has been filled with its ups and downs, but I hope that everyone remembers the good ones and forget the not so good ones! It is the new year tomorrow and I hope that 2013 is a lovely year for everyone!

Happy New Year!

#221112 Graduation: Class of 2012

"You may leave school, but it never leaves you." - Andy Partridge 

Good Evening Readers!

On Thursday November 22, 2012 I graduated from Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology. Although it was six days later than QSA schools, the day had arrived after three years of the International Baccalaureate. I couldn't have asked for a better cohort to share this day with, I am truly going to miss everyone! But congratulations to QASMT Class of '12. We have made it, we got there and we have all done our very best! So let's enjoy this well deserved break!

French Exams and Graduation Rehearsal were held in the morning! It was a waste of time, they started late and told us useless information. Only exciting part was when we got our gowns and everyone pretended to be at Hogwarts. haha. After rehearsal I went to Sunnybank to have Yum Cha with my parents, the place we went to sucked! But I'm not surprised, everything sucks in Australia!

Okay, I think its time for pictures to do the talking!

  

 Instep 2!

Some of the Insteps left the stage with style, while others like mine just walked off. haha. 

 Photo with the fam bam

 

The wong gou and the principal 

Group photo with some of the lovely people who've made my time at QA so much more enjoyable!

The Wong Gou! 

Mc Lao, the flying Cow! 

 Dr Lawrence, one of my favourite teachers at QASMT! She even watches Grey's Anatomy!

We also got given gifts from the school, gifts we probably paid for ourselves. We got a folder containing our graduation certificate, our Insights Magazine, a white Stole which says 'Class of 2012' and a Keychain which also says 'Class of 2012'. It was nice to have more memorabilia apart from our Senior Jackets!

Graduating Class of QASMT 2012!

The next day, we had a party at Jade's house to celebrate Graduating from QASMT, Jacqueline getting DUX, Jacqueline's Birthday, Nicole's Birthday, Nicola's Birthday, Declan's Birthday and Harry's Birthday! Yay! Thank you to Jade and her family for hosting our parties for the last two years!

Yeah I know. You don't need to tell me, I'm so attractive!

Here is a video that Tim  made for Graduation! It was such a great video to recap all the memories during the last three years! He even chose the best photo of me...

Congratulations QASMT Class of 2012! 
We conquered the IB!
You guys have been an amazing cohort, and I know you guys will all succeed in whatever pathways you choose to take! All the best for the future!