Grad Week For Gilroy

With the much anticipated ‘Grad Week’ underway for Gilroy Santa Maria College Year 12 students, Pastoral Leader Mrs Erin Cerutti has taken a moment to reflect on their GSMC journey.

As their Pastoral Leader, I have had the privilege of walking alongside the Year 12 cohort throughout their final year of schooling. This group’s journey through high school has been anything but ordinary. They began their secondary education in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a time of great uncertainty and change, and they concluded it following the floods that marked the beginning of this year. Through it all, they have shown remarkable resilience, adaptability, and unity.

What has stood out most about this group is their willingness to throw themselves wholeheartedly into every aspect of college life. Whether it was cheering at carnivals, leading assemblies, participating in ANZAC Day services, or supporting one another through the ups and downs of senior year, they have consistently demonstrated teamwork, spirit, and pride in their college community.

Over the past few months, I have seen a genuine transformation in their mindset. They have approached their studies with determination and maturity, focused on their goals and motivated to pursue their chosen pathways. Their perseverance and commitment to personal growth have been truly inspiring.

On behalf of the college community, I’d like to wish our class of 2025 every success in their future endeavours.

Contributed by Erin Cerutti - Pastoral Leader Yr11/12