Today we gathered as a full Middle Cove community for our final assembly of the year, with Class 3 to Year 12 filling the Hall with joyful anticipation for the holidays ahead. The Events captains opened our time together with a beautiful Acknowledgement of Country. Then a musical performance - For the Beauty of the Earth, led by Ian Munns, set a calm and festive tone.

Our Head of School, Diana Drummond addressed the students and Year 11's Ciara H. made some announcements from the Student Representative Council. She signed off with a profound speech thanking the teachers who support them in their daily school life. A sincere and enthusiastic round of applause began from the students for their teachers and this simple moment carried all the appreciation of a full and meaningful year. The assembly continued with Coach and Kim awarding the mighty Gleno Cup trophy to this year's winning team. Congratulations Year 12, taking out the Cup for the very first time!

We then shared some important staff acknowledgments with students presenting their heartfelt farewell to much-loved departing teachers. Archie extended gratitude to Eurythmy Teacher, Emily Collett, Ria And Saoirse to Science Teacher and Year 11 Guardian, Dr Hernan Carol Garis and Sofia and Juliette to Head of History, Terry Hawes who are all embarking on new and exciting chapters.

We closed with a sincere and enthusiastic round of applause from students to their teachers, a simple moment that carried all the appreciation of a full and meaningful year. And with that, we gently draw the curtain on another school year.