Yesterday we farewelled our outstanding class of 2024 at their final assembly. In a lovely celebration we were able to rejoice the end of 13 years of schooling for these fine young people. It is fitting that we reflect on the wonderful job they have done in leading the school. Ably led by School Captains, Antoinette and Lily, the class of 2024 have embodied the term ‘resilience’ in the way in which they embraced everything St Joseph’s had to offer and also pulled together through a very difficult time last year. As a cohort they will leave an indelibly positive mark for younger years to emulate.

On behalf of the teaching and support staff of the College, I would like to express how proud we are of the ‘Class of 2024’; not just for their sustained academic application and the results they have achieved – and will no doubt go on to achieve – but also for the hard work they have put into who they are as young people wanting to make a difference in our world.

I wish them well in all their future endeavours and encourage them to hold dearly, the School values of Fidelity, Perseverance, Compassion and Integrity. These values are the foundations of success, which I know awaits our seniors.  Always remember the words of Martin Luther King Jr. who said, “Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of a true education.” 

I look forward to their final Graduation early next term. 

2025 Secondary Student Leadership
At our final Year 12 assembly, I also had the great pleasure of announcing our 2025 Secondary Student Leadership group. We had many wonderful nominations this year and it is exciting to see the high calibre of student leaders coming through our school. Congratulations to the following people on their election to their positions:

School Captain - Zoe Martin
School Captain - Swaka Yengkopiong
Ministry Leader - Ronvince Rubin
Ministry Leader - Jessica Howlett

Lenihan House Captain - Emily Street
Lenihan House Captain - Lachy Hargrave
Lenihan House Captain - Cody Taylor

Leonard House Captain - Susu Phung
Leonard House Captain - Nate Blackhurst
Leonard House Captain - Aaron Holley

De Vialar House Captain - Jianna Matres
De Vialar House Captain - Ava Jones
De Vialar House Captain - Connor Oliver

Marcellin House Captain - Ben Longmire
Marcellin House Captain - Monica Gustak
Marcellin House Captain - Jeremy Parker

Lenihan Deputy House Captain - Year 8 - Eli Mather
Lenihan Deputy House Captain - Year 9 - Jack Clements

Leonard Deputy House Captain - Year 8 - Cooper Marris
Leonard Deputy House Captain - Year 8 - Niki Tasker

De Vialar Deputy House Captain - Year 8 - Grace Brayshaw
De Vialar Deputy House Captain - Year 9 - William Elliott

Marcellin Deputy House Captain - Year 8 - Lucy Trinidad
Marcellin Deputy House Captain - Year 9 - Noel Mathew

Wedding Season 
Over the last two weekends, we have had two staff members wed their lovely partners.

Our heartiest congratulations from all of the St Joseph’s community to Edward Ewing and his wife Giuliana and to Adrienne Suckling and her husband Chevy Abson. Adrienne also leaves us today to begin her maternity leave as she awaits the arrival of her baby next month. We look forward to some baby cuddles in the near future and wish Adrienne all the best for the next chapter of her life.

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday. We look forward to seeing all students back on Monday 7 October.