Weaving Connections Through Reflection and Creativity
Weaving Connections Through Reflection and Creativity
The Year 7 Retreat was a day of reflection, creativity, and new friendships, all centred around the theme of connections. Through hands-on activities, experiences, and moments of quiet contemplation, students discovered the importance of coming together as a group and building new connections.
Students each created a symbol of connection by making dreamcatchers. As they carefully wove threads into intricate designs, students reflected on how their own connections—new and old—shape their high school journey. Just like a dreamcatcher, the Year 7 cohort is made up of many unique strands, each student contributing to a strong and supportive network.
Creativity was the tool we used to communicate the importance of connections as students explored Kandinsky-inspired paintings, using bold colours and abstract forms to represent their individuality within the larger Year 7 community. A visit to the Chihuly glass exhibit at the Botanic Gardens provided another powerful visual metaphor, as we explored how delicate pieces of glass intertwine to create something vibrant and extraordinary—just like the relationships forming within their year level.
The retreat also offered time for reflection through meditation and liturgy preparations, allowing students to pause, centre themselves, and appreciate the journey they are embarking on together.
By the end of the day, students walked away with a key message: each individual is a vital thread in the tapestry of Year 7. Through shared experiences, creativity, and open hearts, they are weaving a community that will continue to grow stronger throughout the year ahead.
Ms Tenielle Nuske
Year 7 Coordinator
