Student Leadership

As day one of Term 2 commenced, the Student Leadership Team were ready to face the start of this Term with determination and many exciting and bright ideas. The College Captains and each of our Portfolio Captains are to be truly commended for the active role they played during the Anzac Day Assembly on day 1. Each student spoke with a sense of genuine authenticity as they reflected on the sheer significance and importance of this day. All staff and students were able to witness our Student Leaders truly ‘lead through example’ during this time. In the lead up to ANZAC day, the Student Leaders on both the Glenroy and Broadmeadows Campus circulated through countless buildings in order to sell ANZAC Day badges for our local, Glenroy RSL. I know the efforts pertaining to the selling of these badges, will be appreciated.

Our College Captain, Angus D and College Vice Captain, Siala M were accompanied by Mr. G Knobel to Sydney in order to partake in the JJAMM conference, meeting with many other Josephite schools. The students were provided with many opportunities to immerse themselves in the Charism of Mary MacKillop, whilst leadership training was covered on a range of pivotal areas. Prior to the JJAMM conference, I was very fortunate to accompany some of our Senior Leaders on an incursion as Sr. Jan Barnett (a Sister of Saint Joseph) visited Penola Catholic College. Throughout the course of this day, the Student Leaders discussed various areas pertaining to Leadership, inclusive of finding one’s voice for a cause that matters. The students shared many thoughts around issues in society, finding a platform to begin the process of sharing these passionate views with others. What a wonderful opportunity to unite in prayer, solidarity and strengthening leadership.

On Monday 2 May, I had the opportunity to meet with the Senior Penola School Council and will meet with the Junior School Council next Monday. The student leaders have some wonderful ideas in the works and I cannot wait to see each of these come to fruition as our Leaders continue to be the voice of the students, for the students and moreover, for the College community as a whole.

Below you will find a report from our Captains of Sport Joulia and Tara.

I hope all members of our community have a wonderful Term ahead. May we all be called to be positive leaders in all that we do.
Miss. Elizabeth Perkin.


Captains of Sport Report from Joulia and Tara:

On Tuesday 5 April our annual Athletics Day took place. This was a great opportunity for the college community to gather all together and enjoy the various activities. We saw many students showcasing their house spirit by participating and dressing according to their house colour. This year a prize of a $50 Uber Eats voucher was given out to the best dressed each year level. The winners were as follows:

  • Year 7: Anastasia Panagiotidis
  • Year 8: Caprice Young
  • Year 9: Giselle Jajo
  • Year 10: Daniela Odisho
  • Year 11: Cayden Weaver
  • Year 12: Bianca Bonacci

We are extremely thankful for all the staff and students for their efforts into this day. It was also great to see many competitive young athletes actively getting involved throughout the day.

Attached below is a summary of the best athlete each year level:

  • Junior Boy Bailey Kennedy
  • Junior Girl Jaede Razon
  • Inter Boy Alexandros Sirp
  • Inter Girl Hannah Adams
  • Senior Boy Lucas Portelli
  • Senior Girl Grace Jory

Attached below is a summary of results from the Athletics Day:

Geoghegan

Therry

Smyth

Nolan

Sancta Sophia

Mackillop

Junior Points

376

316

447

318

445

387

Junior Rankings

4

6

1

5

2

3

Inter Points

291

252

343

226

417

342

Inter Ranking

4

5

2

6

1

3

Senior Points

207

165

283

257

227

229

Senior Ranking

5

6

1

2

4

3

Total Points

874

733

1073

801

1089

958

Total Ranking

4

6

2

5

1

3

Wednesday 27 April, Year 7 Premier League season got underway, congratulations to the Netball team on their Round 1 victory against Emmanuel. Commiserations to Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer and AFL who were outclassed by very strong Emmanuel Outsides in Round 1. Good luck to all Teams for Round 2 especially Boys and Girls Basketball and Volleyball Teams who will commenced their seasons on Wednesday 4 May against CRC Caroline Springs.

Congratulations to the SACSS Senior Boys AFL Team on their Round 1 47 point victory against Caroline Chisholm, good luck to the team for their next game against Marymede on Tuesday 12 May.

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