From the Dean of Identity

Tuesday evening saw our Year 11 students take their first steps towards becoming the Senior Leaders of our College at the much-anticipated Senior Tie Ceremony. This significant College ritual is celebrated through a Eucharistic Mass. 

The evening acknowledges an important milestone for the Seniors of 2027, where the receiving of the badge and tie becomes more than a change of uniform. It represents a commitment to their visible role as student leaders. 

By taking part in this ritual, our students accept, in front of their families and the College community, the responsibility of leadership. They are entrusted with a tradition handed down by the Senior Leaders who have gone before them and now carry this stewardship forward. 

The Mass was centered on the Gospel account of Jesus washing the disciples' feet. This story reminds us that leadership within our community is grounded in service, following the example of Christ and Blessed Edmund Rice. Our Seniors are encouraged to use their influence to support those around them and to lead with humility, courage and integrity, demonstrating what it means to be a true Man of Action. 

One of the most powerful moments of the evening comes when parents present the ties and badges to their sons. The symbolism is profound. For many students, their parents tied their first school tie in Year 5 and now repeat this gesture as they commission them into leadership. This ceremony is particularly significant because it affirms the support of families and recognises that leadership is a shared journey between students, parents, caregivers and the College. 

We look forward to sharing the 2027 journey with our Senior Leaders. The responsibility they undertake is considerable as they stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before them. The Senior Tie is more than part of the uniform; it is entrusted to each student as a symbol of service, humility and a commitment to being a true Man of Action.