Hi my name is Taylah; I was a student leader on Saturday and Sunday over parent visiting weekend.

I was so excited to finally see my family after five weeks of being separated and so grateful that my family made the effort to come up and see me. It felt a little bit strange and overwhelming being back with my family but I was also disappointed that I only had a short amount of time with them too.

In the short time I was with my family, we went shopping in Lakes Entrance and enjoyed each other’s company while watching Toy Story and playing charades. I also took some of my work and showed my family that. It was lovely to talk to them and hear what had been happening at home. My family noticed that I had changed a lot, which made my mother cry. She then told me she was very proud to call me her daughter.

It was upsetting to have to say goodbye again but I’m only here for four more weeks, so I am going to make the most of my time here.

Taylah - Mt Eliza