Home Straight - The Final Chapter - Josh Kemp Whimp

Wow. Two and a half more days. It's really hard to comprehend and handle all these emotions - excitement, nervous, sad. It is honestly so weird. What are the memorable moments? Well everything. But in particular I really have appreciated the moments of 7/8T randomness. I think that those are the things that I will miss the most because I know that I will never meet a class this interesting.

I think a lesson that I've learnt and would give would be take it all in. I didn't realise how fast the year had gone by until we reached term four and now I've only got one proper day of school. Take all opportunities you can. Go for rock band, go for house captain, go for student council because this is your last chance no more retries.

At school next year I'm looking forward to broadening my knowledge. History, social sciences, technology all things that will be important in my future. I'm also looking forward to going to different teachers for subjects just to try and mix things up.

I would definitely think my next three steps would be: confidence, confidence is massively important to me. I do a lot of speeches and performances yet before hand I always think about what could go wrong and I think that I just need to get to the stage where I fully believe in myself and get to the point where I have no doubts.

Organisation: I know that I am not the neatest boy there is but I would love to get more organised so that I can get a better handle on my work. I think it would really help me academically and in the future.

Being true to myself: I think that one thing that I will need to do next year is being true to myself. Next year I know it'll be a hard time for a lot of people and they'll try to be a person that there not. So I know that I must stay who I am.

Lastly my maxim for 7/8T: Sometimes in life things get weird and that's why we have 7/8T, to prepare us for that weirdness. #RedPeakShould'veWon

Home Straight (A.K.A. The Last Blog Post Ever) - Max A

I think the most important lessons I will take away are: if you have a big thing to do, get as much done as soon as possible; DON'T GAME; don't annoy your teacher (until you know you can get away with it); pay attention (especially if you owe him money); and another tretrigintillion (an actual number which has a lot of 0s) maxims I said I would remember, but forgot, and as a result, am more of a saukerl. From that piece of German swearwordery (definitely a word) I will go to the Book Thief. The Book Thief is a great novel which has taught me almost as much about death as Doctor Who (I won't explain why), and illustrated almost perfectly the cruelty and sadness that happened on  both sides. If I were my own teacher, I would give myself way more free time. More seriously I  would give myself these three maxims (good for 7/8T as well).

1. Don't worry, if your thinking gets more than three inception-style-BWAAAHMS deep, then stop and reevaluate it... wait.
2. Life will never be perfect, and that's why we keep living.
3. Or in other words, searching for the meaning of life will destroy it (the meaning)

There's your daily philosophy, I hope you're satisfied with the remains of your mind.  

And here's a meme (don't delete me please...).

Home straight-GusM

Ahh, the home straight, I'm nearly done with another year of school life, only five more to go.
I think in those last five years I'll most likely be looking forward to more parkour lessons, more French lessons and more responsibilities.

Hmm, now that this is my last blog I am suddenly speechless. Well, au revoir!

The Homie Straight - Ned (this is not an oddball one, trust me)

(by the way if this sounds like an oddball one pls don't delete mr tait)

Boy, oh boy, oh boy oh boy oh boy.

It's already done? Wow... I mean, I do have another year but I mean...

I'll never get to do blogger for 3 months... Harsh.

Anyways, because I'm the greatest person alive (in my opinion) and yet again the worst person in this classroom, I'm going to make a relatively long blog.

So, what is great about 7/8t? Well for starters.

1. the year 8s are cool I guess

2. Mr tait makes a great teacher for everything and stuff about things.

3. This classroom has probably been my favourite

4. I can make really, really horrible jokes.

5. I have another year to do it.

In all honesty this is an awesome year. I must say that you are all awesome and amazing to have to put up with me and my horrible jokes.

The last joke. For about 3 months. (this one is gonna be a doozy) also this is gonna be three

1. Did you hear about the guy whose whole left side was cut off? He's all right now. 2. A friend of mine tried to annoy me with bird puns, but I soon realized that toucan play at that game. 3. Did you hear about the guy who got hit in the head with a can of soda? He was lucky it was a soft drink.

Home Straight - Ben

It's hard to believe that this is my last 2 days in 7/8T, and last 3 days at this fantastic school.

I don't think it's hit me yet.

I'm not sure if it will for a long time. 

This is my fifth year at Wellesley, and this has been the best five years of my life. My time in 7/8T has been especially good. Mr. Tait is a fantastic teacher, and while he doesn't do much teaching, I've learned more under him than the rest of my time at Wellesley. And this isn't just because of the Independent Studies, either. Mr. Tait is truly preparing you for college, with how to research, why you shouldn't waste your time early on, because you'll get caught up in other things. 

Wellington College will be interesting. It sounds great, but it'll be strange being around 18 year olds that need a shave every day. 

The Book Thief was a fantastic book, and was very well written. You can see why it was such a successful book. 

And for the maxim, I have to say...

"Get the ball rolling and keep it rolling the whole year long."

The second you fail to do this, you get put under a bit of pressure. And when it builds up, it gets really difficult. Just ask Sam :)

-Ben 

Home straight - Matt

A few memorable moments were, finishing my independent study first, finishing everything and finding this cat meme. Some lessons I learned were to NOT GAME and to start doing my independent study earlier than I did. I will be looking forward to doing another independent study. I quite liked the book thief even though it was horrendously long. A good maxim would be DON'T GAME.

One of my favourite thing I have done this year is putting my booklet on the shelf. I really liked the book thief. It was the perfect length for a school.

Home Straight-Judd

The year has been a massive one and has been an action packed. Even though the year has come to a close the activities goning in the class have not slowed down. Probably one of the most memorable moment in 7/8T was probably when I finished my booklet on Tongariro National Park this was a  great moment as it represented my whole years work which I was very proud of. Something that I will take through to next year wuld be to get  everything done early and prepare what your going to do.  I think that the newest novel, The Book Thief, was a very good insight into what it was like in World War 1 Germany. It was a very meaningful book with an amazing ending. Overall I have enjoyed my whole year in 7/8T and I'm very excited for next year as I will fix the mistakes I made this year.

Home straight- Toby C

There have been many memorable moments at Wellesley and I will treasure them forever. This is my second year in 7/8 T and my last at Wellesley.  Although I have loved my time at Wellesley I am ready for a change and I am really looking forward to going to COLL.   Really like the book theif it was wrote in a very clever way. I think a great maximin for 7/8 T would be 'hard working good lazy bad'.

I have really loved my time in 7/8 T!

Shot Taitertots

Home Straight - Andrew

For me, I've REALLY enjoyed everything in the last month, whether it's playing tennis, doing speeches or other stuff. But most of all, I have to say, the biggest highlight was last nights dinner - I found the speeches really interesting, especially Lynda Clarke's. The lessons I'm going to take away with me are to get involved. This was illustrated to me with the enviro group - i didn't expect it to be so fun. Another lesson is to be yourself.
Next year i'll be at college, and I'm nervous/exited about it. I'm looking forward to the new friends i'll make there.
I personally didn't really enjoy the book thief, but then again, i'm not really interested in the world wars too much. I think it is a little too long for a class novel. And finally, for the maxim, mine would be.... don't get Mr. Tait angry.

Bye 78t blog :)

The home straight_archiec

The most memorable thing about year seven has been wharf jumping, dances and doing my booklet. The most important thing about 7/8T is defiantly the fact that you should never have nothing to do. If I was the teacher in 7/8T I would probably take the year 7s tablets if they try and take there tablets to the library, they're just going to game. To be honest I liked the Book Theif it just went for to long.

Home Straight - Jim

I am sad to be leaving 7/8T but I think that I am ready. Over the past two years I have had a lot of good times and memorable moments. I think some of the best would be doing both presentations. These were some of the most fun and enjoyable things I have done in the class. I think the most important lessons I am taking out of 7/8T is not to over stress. Things may be hard but very rarely is it the end of the world. Next year is a bit like a looming shadow at the moment. So many people have told me about college but im just going to have to get stuck in and experience it myself. A maxim that I would make for 7/8T would be work hard listen close and have a little fin on the way. Overall the past two years have been a great experience and I cant wait to see what the future holds.

Home Straight - Toby M

I have mixed feelings about leaving Wellesley in a couple of days. I mean sure it will be great going to WC and I have heard so much about it but then there is sadness about my spectacular five years at Wellesley are coming to an end. The highlights at Wellesley would definitely include, Castlepoint, the TOM trip to Sydney and wharf jumping. Part of the magic of Wellesley is the location. I don't know any other school in the world with a location as cool as Wellesley's, with its location between the sea and the bush clad hills. If there is something that I have taken from this classroom is that time flies, term three will be upon you before you know it.

I don't think there has ever been a teacher like Mr Tait and I doubt there will be one in the future.

Home Straight - William

With the rest of today, one more day and then prize giving on Friday, it is fair to say that life in 7/8T as a year 7 is over. One of the most memorable moments for me was that feeling when you pull your Independent Study off the binder and take it over to the shelf. I am really looking forward to being a year 8 in 7/8T, with the chance to do another Independent Study. I think that the most important lesson to take away from 7/8T is to put your head down and work hard in the early terms of the year. The Book Thief was a great novel, and although I was away for sizeable chunks, I enjoyed the book. Death certainly is a great narrator. What I think would be a maxim for a person in 7/8T is to work before play.

Home Straight + Cat Memes By XXX_Hugo_XXX

I have learn't that I should NOT GAME. That is what I have learn't and that is also a little maxim for new people to 7/8T. If I was my own teacher I would tell myself to focus and not get distracted. I would also tell myself to focus and not get distracted. I would also tell myself to focus and not get distracted. 78T is a very fun class and highly recommend it. And just because Mr Tait loves them, here's a cat memes.because Mr Tait loves them, here's a cat memes.

Home Straight - Atharva

The whole year has been full of surprises and lessons. I'm looking forward to all the year 8 opportunities. My personal favourite is the pav lunches. My most memorable part was the West Coast Camp. It was my most longest and action-packed camp. One of my biggest lessons I learnt this year was to not muck around in working time. Next year I'll plough through my work and get it finished ASP.

Home straight - Noah

The most memorable parts of being in 78T have been, wharf jumping, doing my presentation, and binding my booklet. The most important things for me to remember are to, not muck around or play games, start my presentation early and start my WNB early in the week. If I was the teacher I would change how we get lockers and you can sit where you want at the start of the year. To be honest I didn't really enjoy the book theif because it was to long. Noah

Home Straight - Tim H

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Home straight - Mr T

Good morning boys.  Congratulations for completing either your first or second 7/8T year.  The last month has been a little frantic but you will no doubt have a few things upon which to reflect.  What are the memorable bits?  What would be the most important 'lessons'  to take away with you?  What are you most looking forward to in 2016 at school?  If you were your own teacher, what three next learning steps would you give yourself?  Also, what are your thoughts on our latest beast of a class novel, The Book Thief?  Lastly, what would be a great maxim for living as a 7/8Ter?