Director of Curriculum

College Captains

Cassidy Ede and Emma Gerber

Despite the challenges of this year, the Class of 2021 has demonstrated incredible perseverance, resilience, and flexibility. As College Captains, we have been inspired by every student, and their courage in the face of yet another year of uncertainty.

The 2021 College Theme of ‘Who is my neighbour?’ has been a guiding light for us throughout prolonged separation from peers and the school community, encouraging us to reach out to one another, however possible. In doing so, we have been able to maintain vital connections despite our physical distance.

At the beginning of the year, we celebrated many ‘last firsts’ - a journey full of emotions and fond memories. The first event to capture our excitement was, of course, the formal. Its initial postponement, just hours before it was due to begin, was the first sign that our year may be more turbulent than anticipated. However, the adjusted date proved just as wonderful.

Other highlights included access to the Polding Centre, hoodies, and themed dress up days. Despite some last-minute disappointments, the memories of this year will stay with us forever.

Our primary aim has been to ensure each student’s individual voice was heard, by promoting greater student involvement in school matters and leaving a legacy of openness and inclusivity. We introduced the Student Voice Forum box, which has already seen fantastic results, including an update to the Cafe Bene website, receiving our hoodies earlier, more laptop chargers in Scholastica and more inclusive uniform sizes.

We are so privileged and thankful to have experienced secondary school amongst the Mater Christi Community. Congratulations to everyone, for your achievements, big and small, this year. And to our fellow Year 12s, what a year it has been. We can’t wait to witness the wonderful journeys you undertake next, armed with the knowledge and insight that your years at Mater have provided. We wish you all the best for your futures; we know they will be bright.

College Leaders

Student Representative Council Executive

College Captains Cassidy Ede Emma Gerber Chisholm House Captain Gabrielle Sard Chisholm House Assistant Sienna Reeves

Arts Captains Jessica Chapman Stephanie Williams

Faith and Liturgy Captains Sasha Hundle Imasha Nonis

Social Justice and Ella Lancaster Stewardship Captains Ebannie Sidoti

International Captain Jacqueline Mei

Sports Captains

STEM Captains Jennifer Sahely Hannah Hodges

Bronya Robinson Cassidy Germano Gibbons House Captain Bailey Caldow Gibbons House Assistant Maudie Paterson

Lyons House Captain Ella Liebler Lyons House Assistant Meg Groeneveld

MacKillop House Captain Gabriella Petersen MacKillop House Assistant Matilda McDermott