Year 12 Student Leadership Retreat and the Class of Year 12 2026 Retreat

Leadership

Over the last few weeks, the Year 12 2026 leadership team gathered to learn the value and importance of leadership and to create our 2026 College theme. This was such a wonderful experience as we were given the opportunity to grow as a team, collaborate, communicate, and understand the qualities of great leaders.

Throughout our retreat, we engaged in a variety of activities that challenged us to step outside our comfort zones and discover new perspectives. These sessions encouraged us to recognise our individual strengths, support one another, and develop the ability to lead with empathy, resilience, and confidence. We learned that leadership is not just about guiding others, but also about listening, building trust, and inspiring those around us.

On the second day we were blessed with the opportunity to create our 2026 College theme. Through brainstorming, collaboration, and discussions, we united in a shared vision for our school community. This process allowed us to reflect on what truly matters to us as leaders and as students, ensuring that our theme embodies the values of our college and leaves a lasting legacy for years to come

Retreat

We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to attend our Year 12 Retreat at the Benedict Centre in Grose Wold. This experience allowed us to step away from our usual routines, reflect on our journey so far, and strengthen our bond as a cohort. Over the three days we learnt about ourselves, our faith and one another, discovering the importance of courage, vulnerability and connection as we enter our senior year. 

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs Morizzi for the incredible effort, organisation and care she poured into making our retreat such a memorable experience. Thank you also to Miss Intilli for your support and guidance during this retreat, your leadership, positivity and dedication, ensuring everything ran smoothly and creating an encouraging atmosphere for all. Finally to all our teachers, we are deeply grateful for the time you took away from home, your openness in sharing your stories and for the constant patience, kindness and inspiration you continue to show our year group.  

Our retreat was truly a significant milestone in our journey as the Class of 2026, one that has left us feeling inspired, united and ready to take on challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. 

Ms Claudia Carbone, Year 12 2026 Year Coordinator