From the Principal

This week, we marked a significant milestone in the College calendar as we farewelled our Year 12 Class of 2026, celebrating the conclusion of their formal schooling at Endeavour College. 

The day began with our annual Year 12 Breakfast, lovingly prepared and served by our teaching staff. This much-loved tradition provides a wonderful opportunity for students and staff to come together, share memories and reflect on the journey that has brought our graduating students to this point. The celebrations continued with our Year 12 Final Assembly, where we acknowledged the achievements, contributions and lasting impact of this remarkable cohort on our College community. 

This year, however, we marked the occasion a little differently, introducing what we hope will become a cherished annual tradition at Endeavour College. 

Following the Final Assembly, our Year 12 students were farewelled from the Endeavour Centre through a Guard of Honour, formed by the teachers and students, lining the pathway to celebrate and acknowledge our graduating cohort. 

There is something particularly meaningful about a Guard of Honour. It is a powerful symbol of respect, recognition and belonging, providing an opportunity for our younger students to honour those who have walked the journey before them. For our Year 12 students, it represents a final moment of celebration and appreciation from the College community they have been part of for so many years. For our younger students, it offers a glimpse of the milestone they too will one day reach, reminding them of the journey ahead and the legacy they will have the opportunity to leave. 

As we look towards 2027 and the exciting opening of our Junior School, this tradition will take on even greater significance. Next year, our Guard of Honour will include our youngest students from Reception onwards, bringing together students from across our entire College to farewell our graduating class. I can only imagine how special it will be to see our youngest Reception students standing alongside our older students, celebrating those who are completing their schooling journey. It will be a wonderful reflection of our growing Reception to Year 12 community and the sense of connection, continuity and belonging that we are building at Endeavour College. 

To our Year 12 Class of 2026, I extend my sincere congratulations and gratitude for the contribution you have made to our College. As you now enter your study period and prepare for your final examinations, I encourage you to remain focused, trust in the preparation you have undertaken and approach these final weeks with confidence. We wish you every success in your examinations and in the exciting opportunities that lie beyond Endeavour College. As one chapter closes, another begins.  

We also look forward to welcoming our 2027 College Captains and Student Leadership Team as they begin stepping into their roles. We are excited to see the contributions they will make as they help lead our student community into what promises to be another significant year in the life of our College. 

To our graduating students, thank you for the memories, the friendships and the legacy you leave behind. Remember, you never leave Endeavour, you simply stop attending every day. We look forward to celebrating your achievements in the years ahead. 

As always, I am grateful for the privilege of leading this wonderful community and thank you for your continued support. 

Mr Richard Baird

Principal