Captain’s and Vice Captains’ Report

College Prefects 2021

Otis Farrugia College Prefect

Harrison Hoban College Prefect

Joshua Partier College Prefect Joshua Gower College Prefect

Harrison Martin College Prefect

Anthony Herringe Prefect Coordinator Jack Hanna College Prefect

Jordan Mercado College Prefect

Deputy Principal

Jay Sutton

“They cannot stop me. I will get my education, if it is in the home, school, or any place”

Malala Yousafazai

It is with a very heavy heart that I write my final Deputy Principal’s report at St Edward’s College. As communicated by Mark Bonnici, the College Principal earlier this Term 4, I have been appointed as Principal to St Augustine’s College, Kyabram Victoria. While I am excited about the new role, it is with sadness that I farewell the St Edward’s Community that I have called home for the past five years.

I have always found building relationships with the school community one of the most enjoyable aspects as a Deputy Principal. I have always enjoyed the sense of community and feeling of belonging that encapsulated not only Catholic education but also St Edward’s College. From onsite College events, student learning conferences or individual conversations, there is always something undeniable and uniquely special about the engagement with families. The partnerships that ensue from a student’s education are central to the success of the journey. I thank you for opportunities to celebrate with you as active partners in your son’s education.

To farewell our students will be one of my most difficult tasks. Over the past five years, my goal has been to build positive relationships with all of our students. I feel very privileged to have worked with such amazing young men and I wish them all the very best into the future. To the students of St Edward’s College, you are privileged to have the opportunity to be a member of the St Edward’s College community. Study hard and always do your best. Aim high, but know that the results you receive at the end of your formal schooling do not define or limit you. Your true vocation in life is to challenge yourself every day to become a better person that will define your real mark on the world.

And finally to the staff of St Edward’s College. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with such a wonderful and committed teaching and non-teaching staff. It truly has been an honour to work in partnership with you all to ensure the students at St Edward’s College are given every opportunity to succeed.

I wish the entire St Edward’s College community the very best for 2022 and beyond.

Live Jesus in our hearts … forever.

College Captain & Vice Captains

Kai Wheelock - College Captain

Just like that, our time as Eddies Boys is over. They didn’t lie when they said our senior years would fly by. I would like to take the opportunity to commend the graduating class of 2021 for their resilience and ability to succeed despite the incredibly challenging last two years.

On that note, I would like to begin with a few thank you’s, first of all Mr Bonnici, I would like to thank you for the instrumental role you have played in the last two years. The unforeseen challenges were like nothing else we have ever seen. Nevertheless your efforts in ensuring the students of the College were provided a platform to maximise our learning and development at home was vital. To Mr McCauley, your effort and dedication to this year group has been unbelievable. Your advice and guidance throughout our journey as senior students of St Edward’s is greatly appreciated.

I feel extremely privileged and grateful to have led a year group as tough, resilient and successful as this, over the past five terms. In my role as College Captain I have been supported by an incredible Prefect group, with whom I have formed some amazing connections. I would like to thank the Prefects for their ability to collaborate and put their best foot forward for the benefit of the College. Additionally, I would also like to thank Mr Herringe for his support throughout our time as Prefects. Your ‘Worst Joke Wednesdays’ and overall positive attitude made this year so much more enjoyable.

To all of the teachers and staff within the College and especially the teachers who taught Year 12 classes this year, thank you for your dedication to making St Edward’s a better place every day.

To the families and friends of the 2021 graduating cohort, the unsung heroes, who pushed us hard when times got tough, encouraged us when we lacked motivation and provided us with all the tools we needed to succeed. Thank you all so very much.

Addressing the new Prefects Welcoming Year 7