On September 3 we came together as community in gratitude for the many blessings bestowed on us at St Gregory’s College under the patronage of Pope Saint Gregory the Great. During the celebration of Eucharist, led by Father Sam of the Carmelite Fathers, we presented the elected student leaders for 2025 and celebrated all the Senior Class and their leadership in our Traditio Ceremony.
A vote of thanks was extended to the Student Leadership Team of 2023 /2024, each of whom set goals for themselves and for the common good of our community and were highly successful. They have been supported by captains of the many sporting and cocurricular groups and by the Year 12 cohort who have demonstrated strong leadership.
For 2025, we recognised 8 students to fill formal leadership positions for the benefit of the entire student body and the larger school community.
Congratulations to
Boarding Captain: Jackson O’Hehir
Leader for Junior School: Ben Dolan
First Nations Leader: Deklin Jarrett
Leader of Wellbeing: Arthur Hackett
Leader of Sport and Co-Curricular: Aidan Richards
Leader of Academia: Matthew Fitzgerald
Leader of Marist Life: Declan Malone and
College Captain: Domenico Cocco
In the Traditio Ceremony the outgoing leaders symbolically passed on their role and responsibility.
Year 7 students Ned Taylor from Bourke, and James Fitzpatrick from Grasmere joined Lawson Malaesilia, a member of the Year 12 class of 2036, to ask about each symbol.
The Crest:
On the crest are the Marist symbol, a sheaf of wheat and the College motto. In the Marist way we look to Mary as a guide and support. The wheat links us to our history as an agriculural school and to our motto, you will reap what you sow.
The Candle:
Jesus said,"I am the light of the worls." and so the lighted candle has always been a symbol of Christ present with us.
The Academic Trophy:
The trophy symbolises academic success and the dignity of work.
The Crucifix:
The crucifix is a reminder of the love Jesus showed for each of us.
The Water:
The water is a symbol of hope.
The Coolamon:
This symbolises the important role of our first Nations students and the sharing of their culture in the College.
The Pencils:
The pencils represent the five characteristics of Marist. These are important qualities which are nurtured in our Junior School.
The Lamb:
This lamb symbolises all the goodness that our rural areas offer.
The Year 12 leaders recited their pledge of leadership for 2025:
'We accept these symbols and the challenge to keep alive the traditions and the spirit of the St Gregory’s College family. May we be present to one another, model a love of work, and act in humility, simplicity and modesty as fine Marist men'
Prayer for the feast of St Gregory:
Pope Gregory the Great was a light for others, committing himself to a life of learning and service. He demonstrated great leadership in ministering to all peoples. With him as guide, may we too light the way for others, modeling the values of Christ in all we do.
Cathie Clarke
Director of Mission