“But I’m sad to say I’m on my way, won’t be back for many a day.” ~ Jamaica Farewell - Harry Belafonte End of exams After my final prelim on Monday, I had made plans with friends who would show me Darlington Point. That’s the next shire about 30 minutes away and so some of my friends live there. I still love driving past countless planes, staring into the vastness of Australia.

Prelims This week, year 11 started their prelimenary exams. They take it pretty seriously too, and they have a little bit of a different approach. At 9 am, the exam starts. You are advised to come 15 minutes earlier, to find your spot in the drama room. Volunteering ladies provide unbiased supervision and manage all the papers and places. On your spot, you find a paper with your name and student number and a writing booklet.

This week the realisation that it is almost over has made it difficult sometimes. I don’t want it to be the last time I get to do some of these things, but there is really nothing I can do apart from enjoying and savouring every little moment. NAIDOC Our school celebrated NAIDOC week this Monday, because when the observance is held in July, there is no school. The activities were for year 7 to 10, but when I had a free I joined in with some year 7’s playing emu and launching tennisballs at a wooden kangaroo and emu.