“Whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” — 2 Corinthians 9:6
The Year 12 students of 2019 were inspired by the words of College Principal Mr Philip Morison at his opening address to them, likening Year 12 to the growth of a daffodil bulb. To signify this, the 2019 Year 12 students gifted 200 daffodil bulbs to be planted adjacent to the Mercy Learning Centre.
In his speech at the 2019 Graduation ceremony, Mr Morison again spoke of the ‘daffodil principle’, saying “success and beauty are not created instantly, but rather a whole sequence of connected single events over a long period of time. When we multiply tiny pieces of time with small increments of daily effort we, too, will find we can accomplish magnificent things. We, too, can change the world”.
The metaphor of planting a garden, one bulb at a time throughout the year and enjoying the bounty that spring subsequently brings, was a consistent theme in 2019 and the image fitted so beautifully with the journey our year 12 students had taken.
Last week, our College Captains and a group of Prefects joined Mikayla Byrne and Darcy Hamilton (who are now on staff but part of that 2019 Year 12 class) in planting daffodil bulbs. Mr Morison and Assistant Level Leader Mr Tim Thompson were also there.
The daffodils will serve as a visual reminder to all of us, that if we plant a seed and nurture it to the best of our ability, it will reward us in the long run.
College gardeners Rosie and Mick Fitzgerald were on hand to help out with the planting of 200 gigantic star daffodils. The daffodils will be in full bloom in about six weeks — we can only imagine the glorious sight that awaits us.
