Last week the Year 12 Class of 2026 immersed themselves in a 3-day Retreat at Federation University in Ballarat. The purpose of Retreat was to reflect on ‘self’ and how to positively impact our communities and the world.

Throughout the retreat students developed self-awareness through personal reflection, spent quality time with their peers and their Mercy Homegroup teachers and developed a greater understanding of those in need within our community.

Students participated in small group discussions, health and wellbeing activities, listened to guest speakers from various organisations, held a Mass, read and wrote personal letters, embraced gratitudes and learnt the importance of positive affirmations.

This time spent away from the College living together as a community of peers and teachers has really strengthened relationships and prepared this cohort for a positive year ahead.

Over the coming weeks we will hear some student reflections on these few days.

As Year Level Coordinators, we are really looking forward to working with this amazing group of students.

Mrs Jo MacDonald and Ms Kate Watts, Year Level Coordinators - Year 12

Year 12 Retreat at Fed Unit Ballarat