Graduates return to promote Christian gap year – Year 13

Six 2024 graduates are currently doing the Year 13 program alongside Chaplain Elissa Kerr who was also a graduate of the school and Year 13. David Nailon, Nathan Todd, Eva Bell, Hannah Lucas, Mikayla Gough and Lucas Smallwood joined Elissa and Year 13 Director Steve Carlisle to present to Year 12, sharing their highlights of the program.

When everything else in life is changing for young adults, Year 13 allows the opportunity to stop from the pace of life, invest in what matters, namely God’s word and God’s people, and grow so that students can thrive for the rest of their lives and into eternity.

“I have loved the community and the way Year 13 helps me to get my Bible reading and prayer into routine,” said Hannah Lucas. “During Year 12, I found the stress of study was affecting my relationship with God but Year 13 has allowed me to get back on track.”

Lucas added, “At school I was encouraged to be a Christian and enjoyed the community. At Year 13 the depth of community is so strong because everyone loves Jesus and really wants to be there.”

Eva reflected on the upcoming trip to Fiji, “I am looking forward to meeting other Christians in a different context and serving alongside them. Its going to be great to live in the Fijian’s homes and see their way of life and how they grow in Jesus in their context.”

Year 13 really is a ‘year for life’. It sets young adults up for life, building on the foundation of Jesus. Why not encourage your child to join students from all over NSW in investing in their faith when school is finished?

If you would like more information about Year 13, the next Open Day is on September 13. More info can be found at year13.net or follow Year 13 at Facebook and Instagram to see more of the program.