Captain’s Parent’s Speech

At our Thanksgiving Mass we heard reflections from the parents of our School Captains. 

Below is the speech shared with the community by Hoda Nikolaou (mother of George Nikolaou, Year 4 2022).

As I reflect over the last seven years I can happily say that del Monte has provided my children with the experiences and opportunities to set them up for the next stages of their education. 

From maths investigations to speaking in an open forum, representing the school on the sporting fields through to playing music on the big stage – these are experiences that have helped shape them into the rounded, courageous, and confident young boys and girls that they are today, and for this I am grateful. 

With these experiences, I warmly reflect on the various friendships that have been forged over the years. These have become life lessons, be it in the classroom or on the basketball courts, that have allowed the students to be tested, to grow, be resilient and ready to handle all kinds of situations that may arise outside of the classroom in the years to come. 

My advice to all the students is to be brave, give things a go and always do your best! Most importantly be kind and have fun along the way.

Thank you. 

Hoda Nikolaou