Wellbeing - Senior School
2026 Student Leadership Investiture Assembly
Today, St Patrick’s College Strathfield gathered as a community to witness the induction and investiture of the 2026 Student Leadership Team.
Families were also invited to share the occasion, joining staff and students in celebrating this important moment in the life of the College.
A highlight of the assembly was the tradition and symbolic act of parents presenting their sons with their leadership badges, marking the beginning of their formal service to the community.
Reflecting the College’s Catholic faith, a scripture reading from the prophet Micah emphasised the importance of servant leadership, reminding all present that true leadership is not about status or possessions, but about action, service, and love. For the new student leaders, and for the wider community, Micah’s call is clear:
Do justice; it is a verb. You are called to restore the damage,
to work for the community, and to be relational.
To love kindness; put kindness at the centre of your thoughts, your actions and your words.
To walk humbly with your God; to be mindful, to be in readiness.
Building on this message, the newly appointed College Captain, Francesco Mazza, spoke with gratitude and conviction about the responsibility entrusted to him and his peers:
“While I may have received my badge today, this role is about far more than what’s pinned to my tie, it is about serving and representing our College community. It is about representing each of you with respect, honesty, and commitment.”
The College Captain will be supported by Vice Captains Marco Lo Russo and Ryan Scullion, as well as an outstanding group of leaders who will uphold the values and traditions of St Patrick’s College:
| Spirituality/Faith Formation Prefect | Roman Petrolo |
| Social Justice Prefect | William Ters |
| Sustainability Prefect | Simon Nadile |
| Inclusive Community Prefect | Benjamin Kalifa |
| Student Wellbeing Prefect | Michael Bartorilla |
| Learning and Technology Prefect | Denzel Tan |
| Co-curricular (Cultural) Prefect | Christopher Mok |
| Co-curricular (Sport) Prefect | Jack Allen |
| Year 5 Prefect | Zachary Crisafulli |
| Year 6 Prefect | Daniel Fague |
| Year 7 Prefect | Matthew Calderan |
| Year 8 Prefect | Jacob Kelava |
| Year 9 Prefect | Alexander Raheb |
| Year 10 Prefect | Alexander Stewart |
| Berg House Prefect | Dann Wilson |
| Coghlan House Prefect | Jack Edwards |
| Crichton House Prefect | Lachlan Wodson |
| Hanrahan House Prefect | Jack McDonald |
| Hickey House Prefect | Thaleson Dominis |
| Rice House Prefect | Nino Di Girolamo |
Guided by these values and by the College motto, Luceat Lux Vestra, the 2026 Student Leadership Team now step forward to serve the St Patrick’s community in the year ahead.
Megan Santiago
Wellbeing Coordinator
Semester Two Goal Setting
Students in the secondary school have the opportunity to complete their Semester Two goals for their respective subjects during Weeks 5 and 6. Instructions on how to access the goal setting form on Track One have been emailed to students in Years 7-10. Homeroom teachers will be reviewing the student goals from Week 6.
Robert Simpson
Director of Senior School