High Achiever Breakfast - Term 3, 2015
On Friday the 11th of September, seventy five Year 12 ATAR (university bound) and VET (Vocational Education and Training) students were invited to attend a breakfast to acknowledge continued high achievement in their courses of study and certificate courses.
Our principal, Mr Milton Butcher and all other members of the school's executive together with a large number of our senior school teachers also attended.
Mr Matt Thomas who graduated from Mount Lawley Senior High School in 1995 was our guest speaker.
Matt is the Co-Founder and Co-director of Highs and Lows, an independently operated footwear and apparel boutique, which was established in 2005.
Highs and Lows has faced many challenges over the past 10 years, especially due to the isolation of being based in Western Australia.
Matt's vision is to build a creative platform through retail partnerships.
Highs and Lows has collaborated with many well-known international brands including Lacoste, Reebok, Asics and Adidas to produce footwear exclusive to their brand.
Matt spoke to the students about his life experiences- from school to being a successful business owner.
He told them that it is OK to make mistakes because that is how you learn.
One of his other key messages was to never give up on your dream.
Matt's talk resonated with all of the students who are about to embark on their own journey.
We then moved to the Hospitality Room, where the Year 12 Certificate II in Hospitality students served a delicious breakfast.
The Hospitality students had planned the menu and cooked the food as part of their certificate course.
Matt was able to speak with the students whilst they enjoyed their breakfast and cappuccinos.
