Merici College congratulates our 2027 College Leaders who were commissioned into their new roles by all members of the College.
A special commissioning ceremony was held on Monday 21 September where the College Captain, College Vice Captain, House Captains, House Vice Captains and Specialist Captains, were officially recognised in their leadership roles for 2024.
Each House asked their leaders a series of questions, relating to the ethos of their House and the leaders responded by agreeing to fulfil their duties to the best of their ability. The offices of Specialist Captains (Arts, Culture, SRC, Sport, Social Justice, Spiritual, Sustainability, Narragunnawali and Transitions) were also conferred upon their incumbents.
As a symbol of the conferring of leadership, 2026 leaders presented symbols to the incoming 2027 leaders:
- A lighted candle was presented to signify hope and the spirit of Merici College.
- A cross which symbolised faith and God’s unconditional love.
- A heart as a symbol of love and a reminder that the community of Merici College is together as one.
- Clapping sticks as a symbol of the harmony and unity of the rythme of our hearts.
The final blessing and commissioning of the College Captain and College Vice-Captain concluded the ceremony in a joyous, uplifting manner.
Principal Address:
St Angela Merici saw women as significant agents of change in a world longing for love, unity and harmony. She called us to ‘strive to be faithful to that which God has called you.’
As we celebrate our year of FIDELITAS, we continue to answer this call, and our mission as a Catholic school to follow the values of Jesus, values found in the Gospel stories. These stories teach us to lead with compassion, justice, service and courage. Remembering to do all these in a spirit of faith, hope and love. T
Today we are here to encourage and support the young women on stage who have answered the call to leadership. Whom whilst still developing their gifts have now been elected to make decisions that affect this community. Their role as leaders for 2027 will be focused on the theme of Dare to Dream. They will need to consider as a community how they can create a positive and future focused community both inside and outside of the school and what steps they can make to turn ideas and plans into reality. A great challenge and responsibility.
I would like to thank our family and friends who have joined us today. They stand beside you in support and with encouragement. And so, I invite you to congratulate our Merici College leaders for 2027.
Mrs Anna Masters
Principal
