From the Principal

Once again, our Year 12 graduating class was given a beautiful send-off to mark the end of their six years at high school.

The day started with breakfast cooked and served by our staff. Students then paraded around the College in a variety of colourful costumes, cheered on by the other year levels. They watched a video of photos and funny moments compiled by staff, enjoyed some activities and then went home to prepare for Mass and graduation.

The evening's celebration began with Mass, accompanied by our ensemble, who always make these events just a little bit more special. Following Mass, our graduates were individually presented with their Year 12 Certificate and final awards were announced.

This year, for the first time, students wore a cap and gown, along with the traditional academic stole. They all looked amazing. I’m grateful to Ciara Francis-Guido, a Year 12 student who wrote to me suggesting the gown and cap. This was a good example of student voice and certainly looked very professional on the evening.

As Principal, I am very proud of how students conducted themselves.

I would particularly like to thank our staff who worked long and hard to ensure a smooth transition to post-school life.

I spoke to the 2026 graduating class that evening and reminded them that, although they were a cohort affected by COVID-19 and other events, they can be characterised by their resilience and flexibility.

Our patron, St Francis of Assisi, reminds us that a meaningful life is not built around what we accumulate, but around what we give. His life was a radical example of simplicity, humility, service and care for all creation.

In a world increasingly shaped by technology and artificial intelligence, our humanity matters more than ever.

Technology may help us solve problems, generate ideas and work more efficiently, but it cannot replace the importance of compassion, wisdom, conscience and genuine human connection.

I encouraged our graduates to be ambitious. To strive for excellence. But never become so focused on becoming successful that they forget to be good people.

May they have the courage to follow their dreams, the wisdom to recognise what truly matters and the humility to keep learning throughout their lives.

We wish the Class of 2026 all the very best as they start this next chapter of their lives.