If your child missed their first university preference, this is reassurance. A pivot can lead to experiences they would never have planned.<\/p>\n
What if your best school memories were not about results, but connection, laughter and a community that felt like home? For Jess Orr, it was house singing days and a close-knit year level that defined her final years. After school she pursued an Arts Law degree, but had to pivot and move to a regional city after missing her first options. That pivot led to unexpected experiences, from living on campus to studying overseas. For parents whose child misses a preferred course or pathway, this is a warm reminder that a detour can open doors, and that balance and openness to adventure matter more than a perfect plan.<\/p>\n
What you\u2019ll discover:
\n\u2022 When your child misses their first university option
\n\u2022\tWhy a pivot can open unexpected doors
\n\u2022\tFinding balance beyond results
\n\u2022\tStaying open to adventure and new experiences
\n\u2022\tHow connection shapes the school years<\/p>\n
Because success is built on balance, connection, and the courage to be yourself – not a final score.<\/p>\n
Know someone else with a story that should be shared? Get in contact with us at morethanascorepod@gmail.com!<\/p>\n
More Than a Score: Redefining Success Beyond School is hosted by Laura Pitt and Dan Steele, a former teacher and award-winning school leader on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. New episodes fortnightly. Subscribe to follow along.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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