Capella runs in the family The Roberts Sisters
In late 2021, Amelia Roberts (Grade 6) decided to put her name forward to be the Primary Captain of Capella House. This was followed by the naming of her older sister, Aliza, as the Middle Years Captain. Finally, in early 2022 came the news that made Capella and FCAC history; older sister Emma (Grade 12) was named Captain of Capella of House. Never before in FCAC history has three siblings that hold the three captain roles simultaneously. The Comet caught up with Roberts sisters at the Primary and Secondary Athletics Carnival. “We own a lot of green things,” said Emma. The sisters agreed that prior to any “house event”, a lot of strategising goes on. This is followed by a lot of encouragement and yelling, which has resulted in some lost voices, all in the name of house spirit. “It is about including people and making it fun,” continued Emma. The sisters are clearly enthusiastic leaders. Their approach is working with Capella winning the 2022 War Cry Week with a record-breaking 120-decibel rendition of their war cry. They also came in second place at the Primary and Secondary Athletics Carnival. The role of the houses has taken on new significance with the introduction of the vertical tutor program at FCAC. “It has really brought the houses together. We really get to know everyone” explained Emma. The College has also introduced a new Inter-House Championship in which Houses recieve points for competing in a greater range of events reflective of motto of “Enriching Body, Mind and Spirit”. The bond between the sisters is obvious. Emma, who finishes at FCAC later this year, intends to stay local while she embarks on her studies in Child Psychology. “I don’t want to miss being around my sisters. Seeing them grow up, and staying connected to FCAC”.
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Above: The new Inter-House trophy Hear the Capella War Cry that won Spirit Week
