From the Principal

Dear Saint Ignatius College Geelong Community Members,

Student Leadership

One of our mantras is “St Ignatius. Inspiring me to be a leader.” This mantra is based on the belief that all our students can be leaders. As educators and parents, our ultimate goal is to prepare our students for future success in life so they can be positive and constructive influencers who make a difference for the better. At an Ignatian school, our leadership model is the ‘servant leader.’ We are about developing well-rounded students with well-developed competencies, with a well-formed conscience to guide them. We expect that they will unleash their potential to influence others for a better world – women and men for others prepared to love and serve (‘Amare et Servire’) for the ‘Greater Glory of God (AMDG.)’

I am delighted to announce the College Senior Student Leaders for 2023. Congratulations to the following students:

Other leadership roles are being finalised. House Captains, Vice Captains and SRC members will be decided later this week and will be published at a later date.

I am grateful to our Acting Student Leadership Development Coordinator, Ms Robyn Frigo, for planning and managing the selection process. The formal induction will be held at the beginning of next year.

I also congratulate the other Year 10 & 11 students who applied for a position and missed out. It was very encouraging that many of our students showed interest in taking on a leadership position, and the selection panel and I were very impressed with the applications.

Strong and positive senior student leadership has an important influence on the tone and climate of a school. Each year I endeavour to impress upon our Yrs 11 & 12 students that each can influence, particularly the younger students, the climate other students experience by how they relate with others and the modelling they provide. Those with a ‘badge’ have a very public duty to uphold the College values and, by word and deed, contribute to a positive culture that will enhance our learning and faith community, resulting in better outcomes for all students.

It is important to acknowledge the contribution of the current Captains, who will continue in their role until the end of this school year. I thank all of them; they have been tremendous role models for the rest of our students.

Best wishes,

Michael Exton

Principal