High School is Over | STORY

Hey guys. So recently (as in, two weeks ago) I finished high school forever. This means, that I never have to take another math test, unless I choose to-for a job or otherwise. It is hard to put into words what I was feeling during the last two weeks of school. I had my last ever exam block, and then probably the most exciting week of my life.

My best friend and I.

Monday

Monday was the most average day of the week. It begun with our final goodbye to the rest of the school. I wasn’t too sad about this, as any friends I have that aren’t in my grade, I knew I would say goodbye later in the week as well. Monday night my school had its annual awards night. It such a good night, whether you receive an award or watch everyone receive their awards. I was lucky enough to win two awards. The awards included: Year 12 Citizenship Award (which is a joint award with others), and the Student Council Recognition Award (which is a single award). I was super happy with both of these and felt very proud to have won them.

Tuesday

My year co-ordinator (the teacher in charge of the cohort) organised for us to have a “fun day” where we basically hung out. He had things like sumo suits, bouncy castles, water fights, eating competitions, and nerf gun wars. He’s a super cool guy and I am going to miss his guidance and dad jokes.

Wednesday

My school has this thing where every year, on the last Wednesday, every wears their old school uniform. I woke up and didn’t particularly feel like wearing mine, so I didn’t. However, everyone looked cool as and we all had a super fun day.

Thursday

shitty iphone quality but idgaf

The morning was graduation ceremony, which meant all Year 12’s sat through about 2 hours of speeches, and then got a piece of paper. (It was actually very exciting not going to lie). There were a few tears from people, yet none from me. After that, I drove over to the venue for that night to help set up. At around 1:30 I left for my hair appointment, and then makeup, before driving home to quickly put my dress on. I hadn't been overly excited for formal until it was around 1 hour before, I’m not too sure why. My car arrived and after picking up my date, we arrived at the venue. The formal setup team hadn’t done a lot to help setup before we all had to leave for appointments. It was so exciting to see how perfect the room looked (all thanks to my year coordinator). Everyone looked absolutely stunning, I still can’t believe how amazing everyone did look. I don’t know why, but as I was so dressed up, I automatically felt much more confident. I was telling everyone-even people I don’t like-how amazing they looked. The night was incredible, and the after party was also pretty fun.

Me and my date.

Friday

Everyone had to go to school for 2 hours just to receive our yearbooks. Everyone was “tired” from the after party the night before (I wasn’t as I don’t drink alcohol). I didn’t get too many people to sign my yearbook as I felt annoying asking people to. It was quite hard to say goodbye to all my friends (who I knew I was going to see again anyway), my teachers, fellow classmates, and the school. A lot of people cried (yet I still did not), and people gave me hugs. It was quite emotional and sad but obviously it was time, and we all knew that this day had been coming.

Overall, this schooling year was a HUGE learning experience for me. I learnt about myself, my friends, and so much more. I’m going to miss being at school every day but am so excited that I’ll be able to wear lipstick everyday now.

Hope you all had a great day! xx