Senior School Principal Report

Farewell 2025 College Captains and Prefects

As our Year 12 students undertake their final examinations, I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank our 2025 Captains and Prefects for their outstanding leadership and the meaningful contributions they’ve made to our school community. We are incredibly proud of all they’ve achieved and the positive impact they’ve had throughout the year.

Thank you to:

• College Captains: Tayla Donald and Liam Russell
• College Vice-Captains: Shaye Mattison and Jacksyn Fitzsimons

• Environment Prefect: Rose Silver
• Performing Arts Prefect: Caleb Smith
• Sport Prefects: Myah Goodwin, Mitch Laurie and Milly Smyth
• SRC Prefect: Bella Conversano
• Wellbeing Prefects: Emily Parker and Chloe Riddell

Introducing the 2026 College Captains and Prefects

We’ve been incredibly fortunate this year to have had such a hardworking and dynamic Year 11 Leadership Team. The selection process for our 2026 Captains was particularly competitive and thorough, with many students demonstrating a strong willingness to lead, take initiative, and embrace new challenges. We sincerely thank all applicants for the interest they showed and the effort they put into the application process. It was a pleasure to see such enthusiasm and commitment.

• College Captains: Emma Campbell and Oren Bheem
• College Vice Captains: Heidi Cowie & Lloyd Aukstin

• SRC Prefect: Hayley Tonkin & Koby Rodriquez
• Environment Prefect: Emma Murphy & Kara Stubbings
• Performing Arts Prefect: Bonnie Murray
• Sport Prefect: Oliver Cowie, Ava Perpoli, & Milly Sledge
• Wellbeing Prefect: Sophia Allam & Sienna Lomax

On behalf of the Norwood community, we extend our warmest wishes to our newly appointed Captains as they begin their leadership journey in 2026. We look forward to seeing their continued growth, collaboration, and positive impact across the school.

Ringwood RSL Remembrance Day Service

On Monday, 11 November, our Year 8 Student Representative Council (SRC) members, Ella B and Jasmine F proudly represented the college at the Remembrance Day service hosted by the Ringwood RSL.

Although the service is traditionally held at the Ringwood Clocktower, this year’s event was relocated due to wet weather conditions. Despite the change in venue, the ceremony remained a powerful and respectful tribute to those who have served and sacrificed in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions.

Our students took part in the service  laying a wreath on behalf of the college and wider community. This symbolic gesture reflected our shared gratitude and commitment to remembering those who gave so much.

We thank the Ringwood RSL for welcoming our students and for continuing to provide meaningful opportunities for young people to engage with Australia’s history and values.

End of Semester Exams and VCE Transition

Our Year 10 and 11 students are busy preparing to sit their end-of-year exams. This is a valuable opportunity for students to consolidate their learning, demonstrate their understanding, and build confidence in exam settings.

Following the exam period, these students will begin their VCE Transition classes which for the Year 10 students, marks the beginning of their VCE journey. This program is designed to introduce students to the expectations, routines, and study habits that will support their success next year. This is a crucial time for students to engage with their chosen subjects, meet their teachers, and begin exploring the content and skills. Students will also receive homework to complete over the summer break, which is designed to help them prepare for the academic demands of the year ahead.

We wish our students all the best for their exams and look forward to supporting them as they step into their 2026 classes.