year 12 parents - Academy of Mary Immaculate

VISIT OF SAM CAWTHORN TO THE ACADEMYStudent in Years 9-12 were privileged to listen to guest speaker, Mr Sam Cawthorn, who visited the College onTuesday August 7 th . In a vibrant and dynamic presentation Sam challenged the students to live to the full andto gain a greater appreciation of the preciousness of life.Sam spoke from personal experience having experienced a serious car accident following which he wasdeclared clinically dead for 3.5 minutes. He survived but suffered serious arm and leg injuries which led to theamputation of his right arm above the elbow. Prior to the accident Sam was involved in the arts as a musicianand dancer. Inspired rather than daunted by his disability, Sam is intent on proclaiming loudly and clearly hismessage.Sam spoke about the necessity of having “strong desires” rather than “weak wishes” informing the studentsthat if they didn’t know who they were and what was important to them, others would decide for them. Heencouraged students to live fully and decisively, focusing on the future rather than lamenting and holding on tothe past.Sam concluded his presentation by singing and playing his guitar, (using an implement attached to hisprosthesis) the latter skill demonstrating in action his tenacity and determination.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au