YEAR 12 NEW SCHOOL LEADERS ASSEMBLY
On Thursday 19th September the new School Leaders were formally inducted and badged by their predecessors, below is the speech from our new School Captains.
Hi everyone, my name is Jessica Soh and this is Luke Kostsou we are your new college captains for John Therry Catholic College, 2020. The leadership team are really excited to be the first college captains. We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to represent John Therry and we congratulate the incoming leadership team on receiving their positions. Both Luke and I would sincerely like to thank everybody who have provided us with this opportunity and we want to express how grateful we are to be a figure of leadership alongside our amazing team. All who bring their unique and individual talents to strive in improving and building upon previous years efforts. We are all really looking forward to representing you and providing the direction for our college.
We’d like to thank the current student leaders in particular Josh and Larissa on their amazing work which they have achieved over the past 12 months. As a group of leaders you have been such great role models and ambassadors for the school, and we appreciate everything you have done. As School captains you have set such high standards for us we hope to follow in your footsteps as the new college captains.
Our aim for 2020 is to strive for excellence and continue to grow as a community. Our team are really keen on implementing the marist values throughout the school, we’ll start by doing the small things, keeping our college environment clear of rubbish, greeting each other with a smile and hello and respecting the dignity and humanity of each person. These actions may be small in nature, however they are indicative of a community that shows respect for all. We want to role model a committed John Therry student in all aspects of college life, at all times.
Leadership is made up of dedication, sacrifice and having the confidence to stand up for what is right and just. This responsibility is not lost on us and we will strive to be the best possible leaders we can be, while helping others to do the same. Leadership is action, the way we interact, behave and talk to all in our community. I once heard a quote, “If it comes easy, it's not worth it. If it's worth it, it will not come easy. '' The job ahead of us will have its challenges and we will be stressed, tired, scared and pushed out of our comfort zones, but it will be worth it. We know that our team has our back and we will continue to try and exceed all expectations.
We are proud to be your leaders for 2020 and, we along with our team, will do our best to ensure the college keeps heading in the right direction, alongside Mr Marshall and the college executive. As leaders we encourage you to approach us for a conversation or whatever it may be. Thank you to all our family and guests who are here today, celebrating our induction as college leaders, without your support this would not be possible. We wish year 12 2019 all the very best of luck in your exams and future direction.