Leadership Formation Retreat

Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, Baulkham Hills

Our newly elected Senior leaders recently participated in a formation retreat at the Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre in Baulkham Hills. The retreat provided a valuable opportunity for students to come together as a team, engage in leadership formation and reflect on what it means to lead in the spirit of St Ursula and St Angela.

Throughout the retreat, students took part in a series of team-building workshops and explored the qualities of both Ursuline and contemporary leadership; considering how faith, service and collaboration can work hand in hand to inspire their work in the year ahead. Together, they also developed the College Theme for 2026, which will guide our community’s focus and actions throughout next year.

The group concluded the retreat by beginning to plan their initiatives for 2026, projects that promise to strengthen school spirit, promote wellbeing and continue our commitment to justice and compassion.

We look forward to seeing the creativity, energy and passion that this inspiring team of leaders will bring to St Ursula’s in the year ahead.

Anne Sukkar
Leader of Wellbeing

Reflections from our College Co-Captains

The Senior Leadership Formation Retreat at the Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre was a truly special experience. It gave us the chance to connect as a team, reflect on our roles and begin shaping the year ahead. The icebreaker activities were a fun way to start, helping us bond, laugh and build trust from the very beginning.

One of the highlights was creating our College Theme for 2026. We loved working together to develop a message that reflects our values and vision, and we’re so excited to launch it at the beginning of next year. It was empowering to know that our ideas will help guide the College community.

Most importantly, the retreat helped us unite as a company of women, inspired by the leadership of St Angela Merici.

We’re ready to lead with creativity, compassion and purpose, and we’re so grateful to Ms Sukkar, Mrs Hemmings, and Miss Magee for supporting us on this journey.

Olivia Holt and Ava Zygouras
College Co-Captains