2022 COLLEGE CO-CAPTAINS
Meet our
Leaders
MAJELLA PORTELLI AND ALEXANDRA EVANS
After a lengthy interview process with many great candidates, we are proud to introduce our newly appointed 2022 College Co-Captains, Alexandra Evans and Majella Portelli. Both leaders are passionate about fostering a welcoming and supportive school environment for all students and we look forward to seeing what they will achieve throughout 2022. Tell us a little about yourself! What are your hobbies, passions etc?
Are there any initiatives you are excited to implement? Alex: I am excited to work with the community to invite more guest speakers to our school in order to increase engagement. I’m also looking forward to promoting female empowerment and interactions between year levels.
Alex Evans: Hi, my name is Alex and I love the outdoors, spending time with my family and friends, cooking and trying new foods. I also enjoy reading, so naturally I love my job at a bookstore.
Majella: I am very excited to introduce new guest speakers to each of the year levels. I believe that hearing from strong and resilient women is so inspiring and encouraging, and I can’t wait to give the Ave Community a chance to experience that.
Majella Portelli: My name is Majella. I love spending time outdoors, making digital art and listening to music. What are you most looking forward to about leading the College in 2022?
What has been your fondest high school memory so far?
Alex: I am most looking forward to working with the wider school community and meeting new people. I hope I can be a positive role model for other members of the college by following the College values.
Alex: My fondest memory of high school so far has been Year 9 Survival Camp. Despite the bucketloads of rain at night which flooded our tents, I loved surfing, hiking and having a disco under the stars with my friends!
Majella: I am most looking forward to working with all the other leaders and teachers to create a positive and encouraging environment for the younger year levels.
Majella: The Year 9 city excursion for IRIS was my favourite memory of high school. I loved being able to explore the city and get a deeper understanding of the community’s views of Melbourne.
What inspired you to apply for this leadership role?
Do you have any post-graduation plans?
Alex: Throughout my time at Ave, I have looked up to the College Captains before me, and their ability to foster a nurturing, supporting school environment which inspired me to want to do the same.
Alex: After graduating I hope to study either biomedicine or engineering, I’m not too sure yet! Majella: After I finish school, I hope to study a Bachelor of Business in Entrepreneurship and International Business. My dream is to be an entrepreneur, where I can travel and work from around the world.
Majella: My sisters were my main inspiration for applying for this role. They were both leaders of Ave and leaders at home. Aspiring to be like them, I applied for College Captain so I can act as a big sister for the younger year levels.
Thank you for your time Alex and Majella.
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