​2022 Leaders Induction Ceremony
On Friday 12 November, the College held its
annual Student Leadership Induction Ceremony
in the Savio Centre. Our new 2022 College
leaders were formally presented to the school
body, received their leadership badges and their
ties of honour.
Our 2021 student leaders passed the mantle of
leadership to their successors within a College ritual that reminds the
school community of the role and work of student leaders.
In the handover of student leadership from our current team of Year 10
College leaders to the next, the College uses three powerful symbols: the
Book of the Gospels, the College Candle and the College Flag.
The Book of the Gospels
The Book of the Gospels is
used to symbolize student
leadership of the College as
a faith community. Student
leaders are invited to accept
this symbol of the Word of God
and in particular the model of
service exemplified by Jesus’
washing of his disciples’ feet
as recorded in the Gospels.
Because the life and teachings
of Jesus are found in the
Gospels – these are handed to the leaders as the source of their faith and
inspiration for their way of life as a leader.
The College Candle
With Jesus’ message: ‘I am
the Light’, the College Candle
is passed to the new student
leaders to accept the light of
Christ burning strongly in their
hands.
By accepting the Candle,
students accept their role to
be the example of the College
motto – ‘the light of truth’
and to carry the tradition of
the torch represented in the
College crest to all. They are
invited to let their light shine to guide the path of other students.
The College Flag
Finally, the College Flag is presented and entrusted to the new leaders.
The flag, again emblazoned with the College crest represents the
continuity of the rich traditions of the school that are being passed on.
It reminds students of their call to uphold our tradition to learn, study
and seek new knowledge; the place of faith in their lives, friendship
and kindness as the basis of a strong community; sportsmanship; the
creativity needed to express meaning, and the call to stand in solidarity
with those in need.
Student Leaders Dedicate Themselves to a Commitment
In the presence of the whole College community and their families,
new student leaders were invited to make a public dedication. Their
dedication binds them to honour their badge and role:
We accept the honour given to us by our fellow students and staff. We
commit to upholding the Expectations of the College in our respect,
responsibility, honesty and learning within ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ. We
understand that others will look to us for example, initiative and guidance.
We promise to be leaders who are honourable and conduct ourselves
with integrity.
We commit to model the values of the College in setting standards,
living out the College values and being servant leaders seeking ways to
contribute to the development of our school.
We look to the year ahead with optimism and hope, secure in the
knowledge that we have the support of our peers and the example of
Christ to guide us.
We commit ourselves to strive to serve the community and bring honour
to the College in all we do and to the very best of our ability to Live by the
Truth.
May all of our newly inducted 2022 leaders be blessed in this commitment
and may the Spirit of God be their light and guide, as they seek to serve
others in our community.
I commend them on this resolve and congratulate them as our 2022
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ Leaders.
Ms Beth Gilligan - ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ Principal
A Catholic School in the Salesian Tradition
