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Michael and Angus believe it is important to make the most of the opportunities provided by school. Photo supplied
Year 7 scholarship recipients Angus Dunn and Michael Groves sat down with Principal Mr Harris and answered some questions regarding their experiences at school so far. Here’s what they had to say:
What’s it like being in Year 7 at Bowen State High School?
Michael: It’s fun, it can be challenging, it’s exciting, its different than primary school, which isn’t a bad thing.
Angus: It’s new and larger than my primary school. But I like it a lot.
What are you enjoying the most about Secondary School?
Michael: All the extra activities that we have, for example, the Academy, the flight simulators, and the Tournament of Minds.
Angus: I really like my Year 7 Academy class, where we are currently learning coding through Spike Lego.
What opportunities have you had at school already this year?
Michael: Academy Class, The Regional Forum in Bowen and the State of the Region Forum in Proserpine where I got to meet Cate Campbell.
Angus: I was fortunate to meet Olympians at the State of the Region forum last week and also met important people in Bowen, including the Mayor.
What’s the hardest thing about coming to high school?
Michael: Adjusting from Primary School to High School. It is a bigger school with more classrooms.
Angus: Definitely waking up earlier. Because it is a bigger school, you have to adjust to the different lessons.
What supports are available for students at Bowen High?
Michael: We have a Student Services, for any needs or worries, and there’s Bibigoo Yumba, for if you’ve forgotten your lunch or just to hang around with friends.
Angus: Bibigoo Yumba and Student Services are places for students to go if they need to talk to someone or get support. There are a lot of people to talk to for support.
If you could be Principal for one day, what would you like to see changed at Bowen High?
Michael: If I was Principal for one day I would want to get the Flight Simulators back up and running.
Angus: I would like to see improvements to the school toilets for everyone to enjoy.
What is one piece of advice you would give to Year 6 students who are coming to High school next year?
Michael: Come to school happy. Don’t think ‘This is going to be hard; I don’t want to come to school today.’ Because at the end of the day, school is as fun as you make it.
Angus: Be confident and have a great time. Enjoy all your subjects as they are different to primary school.
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