Year 9 Transition Program & Reflection Day
The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People which was adapted by his son, Sean Covey, into a program designed for teens.
Throughout the week, students have had the opportunity to look at each of the seven habits, which include topics such as synergy and the importance of working together, goal setting and developing a strong personal vision, prioritising and effective time management, empathetic listening and communication, and the ideas of proactive and reactive behaviours. Students have had the chance to hear from a number of staff and guests with presentations centred around each of the topics. The girls also explored these further through practical activities including Walking the Labyrinth, beading, meditation, Body Konga and music workshops.
Sharpen the Saw where students are invited to develop their spiritual self. The pilgrimage began by sailing down the Swan River in the footsteps of Sister Ursula Frayne. Students then made their way to the city, stopping at significant destinations including Mercedes College, the first school established by Sister Ursula in WA, the Heritage Centre at the Mercedes College site, and the Cathedral, where students learnt about Sister Ursula’s interactions with Bishop Brady, the first Bishop of Perth.
Three words – relaxing, discovery, and reflection. This program was the perfect way to end a hectic term. We participated in activities such as meditation which helped us to relax. We learnt about Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits, we became aware of our life mission, and we learnt how to be more effective in school and in our personal lives. We reflected on our College history by following in the footsteps of Ursula Frayne, and we visited the Cathedral and learnt more about life in Perth in 1946. Sarah Durston
