FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PEDAGOGY
Dear Parent, Carers, Students, Staff and Friends of the College,
Revisiting your Goals
I encourage all parents and carers to read through this with their son as they continue their journey for 2025.
After the Term 1 formal assessments, now is the ideal time to revisit your goals for 2025. As a teenager, your faith, wellbeing and academic journey is full of growth, discovery, and change. It’s completely normal for your goals to shift as you learn more about yourself and the world around you. Revisiting your goals isn’t a sign of failure—it’s a sign of maturity and self-awareness.
1. Reflect on Your Progress
Go into Compass Insights to see your goals.
- What goals did I set at the beginning of the year?
- Which ones have I achieved? Which ones feel out of reach?
- What have I learned about my strengths and challenges?
- Set SMART Goals
Make sure your goals are still SMART goals:
- Specific: Clear and well-defined
- Measurable: Trackable progress
- Achievable: Realistic for your current situation
- Relevant: Aligned with your interests and values
- Time-bound: Have a deadline or timeframe
- Break Goals into Steps
- Review notes for 15 minutes daily
- Ask one question in class each week
- Complete all homework on time
- Stay Flexible
Life happens. If something doesn’t go as planned, don’t give up—adjust. Flexibility is a strength, not a weakness.
- Seek Support
Talk to teachers, counsellor, or family members. They can offer guidance, encouragement, and resources to help you stay on track.
- Celebrate Small Wins
Every step forward counts. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. It builds confidence and keeps you motivated.
Continue to be aspirational and push yourself to improve. Be proud to help those less fortunate than yourself so you can achieve your Patrician Service Hours. Keep searching for the love of learning in all aspects of your life. Surround yourself with people who want to achieve.