VCE Results 2021

As I finish Year 12, I know that I’m ready to enter any university space; I have developed lifelong skills such as critical thinking and active participation and learning. I am so excited for my future! MGGS has pushed me to pursue the subjects I genuinely love, leading me to seek a future career in academic professorship and humanities, which would not have been possible without the encouragement and tenacity of my brilliant History and English teachers.

As so many months in our last years of school were in and out of lockdowns, I found it most challenging completing SACs (School Assessed Coursework) at home, especially the ones for my practical subjects such as Physics. With all the uncertainty surrounding this year, it was hard to even know what would happen in the next week, but thanks to the continuous support and reassurance from school, that stress and apprehension was eased.
Melbourne Girls has set me up with many tools to help me feel confident and ready for life beyond this School. From the Year 9 and 10 wellbeing program, I learnt that in order to do well in both academic and sporting domains, we have to take care of our wellbeing and make it a high priority. Furthermore, through the ILT (Instructor-led training) system, I have been able to become more organised and self-motivated in my studies, which I hope I can take into my future endeavours.

I understand what I need to do to end up where I need to be and have been provided with so many skills in order to be able to adapt to changes in my environment and workload. I also know how to ask for help and support when I am struggling to understand content and feel comfortable in doing so.

Melbourne Girls Grammar provided me opportunities to explore many different areas of studies in order to find what I am truly passionate about. I am very proud that I discovered my passion for Italian, which I have studied since Year 5. With the support of many great teachers, I could develop my skills and find a love that I will continue to develop during my time at university.
MGGS has instilled many values on me that will be beneficial in my life beyond the School. For instance, through my time at School, I have learnt how to effectively manage my time, maintain a good work ethic, and help and encourage others around me.

MGGS has fully prepared me to have an educated opinion and to back myself. We have always been encouraged to form our own beliefs and to freely critique the injustices in the world. I know that no matter where I end up, I will continue to combat what I disagree with and continue to implement tangible change wherever I go. Whether it be in a politics class or in the drama room, we have always been encouraged to develop well-informed understandings of the flaws in our society, and furthermore discuss how we can approach and resolve these. Due to this, I am confident that I will continue to actively speak, sing and write about all the issues I am passionate about, in hope that one day I can inspire someone as this School has inspired me.
A large challenge this year was finding motivation within this unpredictable climate. I found myself ridden with procrastination and immobility several times, and the anxiety surrounding upcoming SACs and exams did not help this. However, the understanding nature of my teachers has been a true saviour during all of this. Whether it is setting small, yet effective homework tasks so we could achieve something small to gradually build confidence, or simply ending a Zoom 20 minutes early so we could have some screen-free time. This showed us that they care for our wellbeing as well as our academic success, and gave us the extra support we truly needed in these times.

MGGS has equipped me with the confidence to voice my opinion and speak truth to power, a principle I believe is vital when confronting life beyond the red brick walls and being an active member of our ever-evolving society. Further, MGGS has always projected the importance of maintaining balance and a multifaceted life. Throughout my time at MGGS, I was not only exposed to countless opportunities and encouraged to develop my passions for sport and leadership, but I also gained a multitude of skills and values that have prepared me for a dynamic life beyond school.

Throughout my time at MGGS, I learnt many life skills and valuable knowledge that I will take with me through my endeavours in the future. I have participated in many enterprise opportunities offered by the School, including overseas volunteering trips, certification courses and work experience. The School has not only allowed me to achieve my academic goals, it has also allowed me to expand my horizons and learn various life skills.

MGGS has equipped me with the ability to be resilient and persistent in my pursuit of opportunities and of justice. Applying for School Captain will forever be an experience I treasure and relate back to. I've learnt so much in my meetings with Dr Meath and the Executive Council pertaining to how to deal with big decisions that impact the wider community.