Page 29 - Bellfort Magazine Issue 8

As my time at Dunclug College draws to a close, it is throughout my educational career. Ranging from

time to reflect on the great memories I have made. the teaching staff who were always there to give
My journey began in September of 2011 when I guidance and support when asked, to the pupils
moved here from a reasonably small primary school who took part in the activities that we designed for
in Randalstown. Moving here I didn’t know very them. Special thanks must be extended to the Sen-
many people and it was a scary and difficult time for ior Prefect Team who played a huge role in the run-
me. Looking back, I am thankful for all the teachers ning and planning of these events.

who during this time made the process of transition
As well as thanking all those who have been there
easier. for me throughout my time as Head Boy I must also

A real highlight for me was being elected as Head think to the future and extend my congratulations
to both Jack and Jessica for being elected as Head
Boy. This was a real privilege and I am very grateful
Boy and Head Girl and the broader Senior Prefect
for this opportunity. Through this role I have been
Team. I wish you all the very best as you take up
able to develop as a person and have learned many
your role. Relish every moment!
skills which will be very beneficial going into the fu-
Aaron Houston
ture. For example, through this role I have devel-
oped my communication skills, teamwork skills,
leadership skills as well as wide range of other skills
that I have used throughout completing the various
tasks that were asked of me. I also was able during

my time to try different things that perhaps I would-
n’t have been comfortable with beforehand such as
public speaking and peer mentoring. Through these
activities I have learned much about who I am and
have developed qualities such as confidence and
reliability which I feel has made me a better person
as a result.

As I leave school, my aim is to go into full time work
and have recently secured a great opportunity in
Moy Park, the Randalstown Mill and look forward to
commencing my work there. This job will be chal-
lenging, however I am confident that I will be able
to apply many of the skills and qualities that I have
developed during my time at Dunclug College.

Again, I will be faced with transition! However, I
think of the words found in the Bible in Philippians
4v13, ‘I can do all things through Christ which
strengtheneth me.’ This gives me hope as I know I

can face these challenges and that I won’t have to
face them alone.

I wiant to thank all those who have supported me 29