Reflecting on Achievements and Setting Goals for the Future
During the Secondary Assembly in Week 8, I encouraged our students to pause and reflect on their achievements throughout the year. As the year draws to a close, it’s important to acknowledge how far they have come and begin thinking about what they’d like to accomplish in the year ahead. Goal setting is a key part of personal growth; as the famous motivational speaker Zig Ziglar wisely said: “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.”
To illustrate this point, I shared a story from my childhood and my love of the beautiful game of soccer. As a young boy, I set myself a sporting goal: to juggle a soccer ball 100 times without letting it touch the ground. This week, I decided to relive those memories and invited any soccer enthusiasts in the audience to join me on stage for a juggling challenge.
Two brave students stepped forward, and their incredible skills amazed us all. The first student astounded the assembly by juggling the ball 60 times before I had to step in and stop him for the sake of time—this was an amazing feat, especially on the confined stage area of the Great Hall. The second student also impressed us with a respectable effort, demonstrating admirable determination. Then it was my turn. Despite my best effort, I managed only four juggles, a far cry from my teenage juggle record of 121!
What’s the lesson in this story? God has uniquely endowed our students with potential, gifts, and talents. Their ‘job’, so to speak, is to identify their unique talents and skills, set themselves stretch goals that challenge and inspire them, and strive diligently toward achieving them. It’s in aiming high and persevering that they truly grow.
Thank you for your continued support as we encourage and guide our students to dream big and achieve their best.
Mr Doug Holtam
Principal
