I feel that it is important for a common room to be provided for the year 12 girls to use during their break times. This would provide them with the opportunity to come together, in a relaxed environment, to take time out from the stresses of the school day as a year 12 student. It would promote collaboration & support for each other & give them a school privilege that is unique to their senior year. The Italian Room seems to be a suitable space as it has a kitchenette where the girls can prepare beverages & snacks for themselves. If this space is available during recess & lunch without disruption to classes either side of breaks, I'd hope that you would consider their request, Thankyou

Allowing the Year 12 students to gain access to the Italian Room during Recess and Lunch would not only provide more freedom for the girls, but also teach them responsibility in regards to respecting this area without the presence and interference of staff.

I think its ridiculous that students are expected to have to beg for the oppitunity to sit inside during winter...why make them ait in the cold when there is empty classrooms?

Year 12 is a tough year and this would be perfect for use as a quiet place to study. Sometimes the library isn't a good learning or studying environment as it can be noisy or distracting.

After seeing this posted up on social media I completely agree with what the girls at Kildare college are trying to get across! As a former student of a public school in Adelaide, I found my year 12 common room so helpful and beneficial, as it gave a place for the older girls to connect at lunch time and share outer struggles of year 12!! I think this is a great initiative by the girls, and speaking from past experience, a year 12 common room is very beneficial!!

We know that Kildare College prides themselves on 'vertical grouping', but as Year 12's we've become disconnected from this time in PC as we have frees now and don't spend as much time within this class. So it would seem fair to give the Senior students a space to relax and talk amongst each other in a common room as we are all undergoing the same pressures and can use each other to push through this year.

Good luck girls

I want this for the current and future Kildare year 12's!! Always wished we had one of these- would've been a great advantage! Good luck!