International Women’s Day “Give to Gain”

Our College community gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day, reflecting on the global theme for 2026, “Give to Gain.” The assembly beautifully connected this message with our College theme for the year, “Set Sail into Sisterhood,” introduced on the first day of term.

Set Sail into Sisterhood expresses our shared commitment to unity as St Angela Merici’s company of women. As we journey through the year, students are encouraged to support one another, lift each other up, and recognise that every individual voyage strengthens our whole fleet. We move forward not as separate ships, but as one united sisterhood.

The theme “Give to Gain” extended this message by inviting us to accelerate gender equality through generous, collaborative action. When we give our time, skills, effort, or advocacy, we create space for others to grow, and in doing so, our whole community gains. It is through serving, uplifting, and empowering one another that meaningful change occurs.

Our Guest Speaker, ex‑student Josie Charbel from St Vincent de Paul, brought this theme to life. Josie shared her experience supporting women facing disadvantage and spoke passionately about the transformative impact of giving. Her words inspired both students and staff, offering a living example of how Serviam women can make a difference in empowering others.

Josie’s message reminded us that each of us has a role to play in strengthening our sisterhood; by stepping forward with courage, serving with generosity, and helping to shape a community where every woman can thrive.

Danielle McManus
Leader of Wellbeing