This week in Assembly the elected 2025 Student Executive delivered their speeches as part of their application for Co-Captains of the School 2025.  

Their topic was on their vision for 2025. Each student captured the audience of Years 5 to 12 students with their reflections, stories, and inspiring commentary on their vision. The anecdotes were diverse capturing their many experiences and journeys throughout their schooling.  

The belief that a vision is framed by challenges, achievements, and giving back was a common theme in all their speeches. Each student was articulate and confident, which made me reflect on the strengths of our School where every student can challenge themselves and perform at their very best. 

I began to contemplate the Vision of St Catherine’s delivered by our educators. Vision 2025 for St Catherine’s is our consistent commitment to excellence in both academic care and student wellness. We recognise that education, as Nelson Mandela so profoundly stated, “is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” This vision transcends mere academic achievement, it embraces the holistic development of every student, ensuring they are not only intellectually prepared but also emotionally and physically supported. 

As we look ahead, we are inspired by the words of Maya Angelou: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” My vision as a School leader is to create an environment where every student feels valued, understood, and cared for. We believe that by fostering resilience, empathy, and a love for learning, we equip our students to navigate the complexities of the world with confidence and grace. 

We aim to shift challenges into opportunities for growth, ensuring our students emerge stronger and more capable. 

Our vision is clear – to nurture not just academic success, but the wellbeing of every student, preparing them to thrive in all aspects of life, where learning is felt and success is remembered.