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Holy Eucharist Campus
Year 9
At last week’s assembly I put to the Year 9 cohort that the Finnish word ‘Sisu’ could provide a fitting backdrop for developing both learning and wellbeing this year.
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Sisu is defined as a stoic determination to succeed, a tenacity of purpose, the building of grit and resilience; that is only born from hard work.
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Sisu often expresses itself in taking action against the odds; displaying courage and resoluteness in the face of adversity; and deciding on a course of action. Importantly, students must adhere to a course of action even if repeated failures ensue.
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This positive psychology helps students understand that with failure we observe challenge and opportunity - but ultimately growth. Indeed, it is a key enabler of independent learning.
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Collectively, we have been very impressed with how our Year 9 students have become their year at Holy Eucharist.
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David Alexander
Year 9 Head of Campus
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