Farewell from the
Class of 2025
We would like to congratulate the Class of 2025 for their completion of their primary schooling at St. Leonard's. We invite you to read a reflection and farewell message from the Graduating Class.
I couldn't be more grateful for the experiences and memories my time here at St. Leonard’s has given me such as: school camps, Twilight Sports, meeting my buddy for the first time and many more. Thank you to all my teachers Mrs Zammit, Mr Cotesta, Mrs Wood, Miss Campli, Mrs Siomos, Miss T and Mrs Sedony who have added great memories to my amazing time here. I remember my first day of Prep vividly. Seeing so many colours, classrooms and smiling faces looking back at me I felt a euphoric sense of belonging and excitement to start a new chapter in my life, but even better, my journey at St. Leonard’s. Thank you to all my friends and teachers who have made my journey here at St. Leonard’s something I will always cherish.
Zara Buordolone
Thank you St. Leonard’s for giving me a place where I have grown, learned and made memories I will always treasure. One of my favourite moments was meeting my Year 6 buddy, Tyrese, when I was in Prep and he was a School Captain. All those years later, when he was in Year 12 this year, he wrote to me and congratulated me on becoming a School Captain. This is a memory I will always hold close. I’ve also loved our amazing Year 6 camp and the fun times playing with my friends on the oval. During my time at St. Leonard’s, I’ve learned the importance of believing in myself and working hard for the things that matter. I am truly grateful for every teacher, friend and experience that has helped shape who I am today and I will always carry the spirit of St. Leonard’s with me.
Marc Cetrola
My time at St. Leonard’s has been a fun rollercoaster and has been such a memorable one. Firstly I would like to thank all my teachers that have taught me over the years. It has been fun, exciting and scary. When I first started school at St. Leonard’s, it was scary because I didn't know anyone at the school but my teachers comforted me and then I made lifelong friends I will never forget. I loved school camps as they were fun and exciting. Thank you to all the teachers who helped and organised camp. Thank you for everyone who helped me through my whole primary school journey I will never forget it and will always cherish my time here.
Izaara Godinho
Thank you for my time at St. Leonards, it has been a fun time here. I will miss this school so much and my favourite memory is when I fell out of a Canoe and into the lake at Camp Rumbug. My Prep teacher was Mrs Foale and my Year 5/6 teacher was Mrs Sedony. I was very lucky to have them teach me. I had good times here and thank you to everyone here who helped me along the way.
Annabelle Kiss
Being a part of St. Leonard’s has been amazing and it was a highlight of my life. During that time I got to meet really nice friends who were with me during my seven years of primary school. Of course the amazing teachers I had cannot go unmentioned. Thank you so much to Mrs Foale, Mrs Wood, Mr Cotesta, Mrs Siomos and Mrs Sedony. Thank you for teaching me through my years of primary school. On the first day of Prep I was really scared to talk to anyone but my Prep teacher gave me the courage and I made so many new friends and now I have many friends that I can go to any time.
Summer Kwak
My time at St. Leonard’s has been the best seven years of my life with all my friends and teachers by my side. I have had 5 different teachers and they were Mrs Zammit in Prep B, Mrs Wood in 1/2E, Mr Cotesta in 1/2C , Miss Campli in 3/4G, Mrs Wood in 3/4H, Mrs Sedony in 5/6I. I am so lucky to have all of these teachers in a part of my life and I will remember them as my first few teachers. My favourite memories at St. Leonard’s would be at all of the events such as Book Day, Twilight Sports, Italian Day and all the other fun events where my friends and I can have fun together and make memories that will last forever.
Alfie Lom
My time at St.Leonard’s has been a rollercoaster of fun and surprises and I would like to thank all of my extraordinary teachers that I have had during this time. Prep with Mrs Foale, Year 1 with Mrs Wood, Year 2 with Mr Cotesta, Year 3 with Miss Di Petta, Year 4 with Mrs Wood, Year 5 with Mr Cotesta and Year 6 with Mrs Sedony. Some of my most memorable memories at St. Leonards were arriving at school in Prep. I was struggling to hang up my school bag on the racks, nervously clinging to my Mum as we entered the classroom for the first time and being warmly welcomed into the class by Mrs Foale, which made me feel welcomed and more confident. Recess and Lunch were always highlights of the day, I remember running through the oval in awe at the sheer size of the school playground. I would like to thank every teacher and friend who helped me during my time at St. Leonard’s and I will always cherish the memories made at this school for years to come.
Aleister Loo
The past 7 years at St. Leonard’s have been absolutely amazing thanks to the people I spend time with everyday! First of all I would like to thank my teachers from over the years; Prep with Mrs Foale, Year 1 with Mrs Wood, Year 2 with Mrs Brophy and Miss Italiano, Year 3 with Miss Toldi and Mrs Robinson, Year 4 Miss Campli, Year 5 Miss T and finally Year 6 with Mrs Sedony. They have not only taught me Maths but how to be kind, honest and caring. The memories I have made here are ones to cherish and I will never forget them. Thank you to my friends who make me smile and laugh everyday, I’m going to miss you all. One of my fondest memories was in Year 6, meeting my Prep buddy for the first time. She’s funny, sweet and so kind. When I first met her she was a bit shy but soon warmed up to me. Thank you to everyone who made my primary school journey the best one.
Lilian Mariampillai
When I look back on my time at St. Leonard’s I remember the ups and downs of so many different emotions. I remember feeling excited about seeing and meeting new teachers and making so many friends at this new school. I remember not having many friends from starting in Year 3 to now having an enormous group of friends that support me in every way. One of my favorite memories is when I remember my first day in Year 3. One of my friends, Ava, came and sat with me at lunch. Another memorable moment was when I got my Italian Monitor badge and I was so excited. Overall my time at St. Leonard’s has been an amazing experience and something I will never forget. I want to thank all the amazing teachers that have supported me through all the ups and downs and have been so caring and kind. Thank you to Miss Campli in Year 3, Mrs Siomos in Year 4, Miss T in Year 5 and Mrs Sedony in Year 6. I thank all of the teachers for all teaching me something to carry on.
Catia Sano
My time at St. Leonard’s has been so fun I will miss being here at this school. My most memorable moment was in Prep when I met my buddy. I was so excited and we had so much fun together. I remember in Prep where I had no friends at the beginning until my buddy helped me make my first one. In prep I was in Prep B with Mrs Zammit, in Year 1 I was in 1/2C with Mrs Jolly and Mr Cotesta, in Year 2 I was in 1/2D with Miss Italiano and Mrs Brophy, in Year 3 I was in 3/4F with Mrs Siomos, in Year 4 I was in 3/4H with Mrs Wood and in Years 5 and 6 I was in 5/6I with Mrs Sedony. Throughout these years at St. Leonard’s I have had such an amazing experience with lots of friends and I have made memories I will remember forever.
Lachlan Simonds
My years at St. Leonard’s have been filled with memorable moments. I’ve been at this school for 5 years now and I have been taught by Miss Italiano in Year 2, Mrs Siomos in Year 3, Miss Campli in Year 4, Miss T in Year 5 and Mrs Sedony in Year 6. My favourite memory had to be when we had a dance battle while on camp. I also loved spending time with my friends while we were at Sovereign Hill. I am very grateful for all of the experiences I have had at St. Leonard’s. Since the day I walked into the school grounds, I have been very lucky to be part of a welcoming and supportive school community.
Joshua Thomas
My time at St. Leonard’s has been the most memorable and delightful thing I have experienced in my 7 years. My teachers I have had at St. Leonard’s were Mrs Foale in Prep, Mrs Wood in Year 1, Mr Cotesta & Mrs Robinson in Year 2, Miss Campli in Years 3 and 4, Mr Cotesta again in Year 5 and finally Mrs Sedony in Year 6! I still remember my first day of Prep sitting down in my chair and waiting for the girl next to me to come to school so I could make a friend. Now we will look back at our time at St. Leonard’s as a special time for ourselves and to cherish every little bit we have had.
Ava Zaharopoulos
At St. Leonard’s all of my teachers have made my time here so fun and enjoyable. I'm sad to be leaving but excited for high school. It's sad to say goodbye to my friends but I hope we can all stay in touch. You've made such a difference in my life and I'm so thankful to each and every one of you. Thank you to all of my teachers Mrs Foale in Prep, Mrs Wood in Year 1, Mr Cotesta and Mrs Robinson in Year 2, Miss Campli in Year 3, Mrs Wood in Year 4, Mrs Sedony in Year 5 and Mr Cotesta in Year 6. Thank you to my buddies when I was in Prep, you made me feel welcomed. This school has been my second home being here 5 times a week with my friends. I am sad to be leaving all of my friends.
Connor Bouziotis
During my time at St. Leonard’s was such a memorable experience for me especially in Year 5 when I came to the school. I like to thank Mr Cotesta for having me in Year 5 and 6. My most unforgettable memory was when I made friends on the first day of school. They supported me through my first year of school and helped me through my days and we have made lots of funny moments with me during school events. To this day I’m still friends with the ones that I met on the first day. Another highlight of my time in this school were the excursions and events that happened within the 2 years. Thanks to everyone who has been there for me in my short journey in this school.
Korobee Chakma
My time at St. Leonard’s has been unforgettable. Even though I have only been here for 5 years I have had such an amazing time. I want to thank all the teachers and staff who have helped me grow and learn so much over the years. In Year 2 I had Miss Italiano, Year 3 with Miss Campli, Year 4 with Mrs Siomos, Year 5 with Miss T and Year 6 with Mr Cotesta. All of my teachers have been nothing but kind, encouraging and great! Overall my time at St. Leonard’s has been a great adventure and I'm so thankful to be at a great school.
Michaela Damanakis
My time at St. Leonard’s has been such a rollercoaster of emotions from Prep to Year 6. I have always appreciated this school! From the bottom of my heart I want to thank all of the teachers that have taught me over the years. Prep with Mrs Foale, Year 1 with Mr Cotesta, Mrs Jolly and Mrs Buick, Year 2 with Mrs Wood, Year 3 with Miss Campli, Year 4 with Mrs Wood, Year 5 with Mrs Sedony and finally Year 6 with Mr Cotesta. While reviewing my moments over the years I found that one of my most memorable moments was in the Prep Nativity where I played the donkey. It was so memorable because I was one of the main characters. Thank you to everyone that helped me on my journey through St. Leonard's.
Isaiah De Leon
My years at St. Leonards have been amazing and exciting from the start of Prep all the way to Year 6. I want to thank all the wonderful teachers that have taught me. Prep with Mrs Zammit, Year 1 with Mrs Wood, Year 2 with Mr Cotesta, Year 3 with Miss Toldi, Year 4 with Mrs Siomos, Year 5 with Miss T and Year 6 with Mr Cotesta. I have been very grateful and thankful that I got sent to a wonderful school like this one. I want to also thank all my friends who have been through my good times and my bad times. My favourite memory at this school has to be during 2020 covid. Mrs Wood would read Treehouse story books with me after Google Meets. Thank you to everyone who guided me during my time at St. Leonard’s.
Neth Fernando
My time at this wonderful school has brought me many blessings and a wave of emotions. I couldn't imagine it any other way! I want to thank all the teachers that have helped me throughout these years. My Year 1 teacher was Mrs Siomos, My Year 2 teacher was Mrs Wood, My Year 3 teacher was Miss Toldi, My Year 4 teacher was Miss Campli, My Year 5 teacher was Mr Cotesta and My Year 6 teacher was Mr Cotesta again! My most favourite memory here was when I first joined the school and I was so scared but I loved every moment
. Thank you for all the help this school and staff have provided me.
Dylan Gunaratne
Though my time here was only two years, it has been the best time I could ask for. Being here has been nothing less than the most memorable part of my life so far. Though I was sad to leave all my friends from my old school I believe it was for the better since when I came to this new school I met many kind and caring people and made many new friends. My teachers, Mrs Sedony and Mr Cotesta, have been nothing but supportive and kind on my journey and I am very thankful that they taught me and my peers. I am excited to see where Mazenod takes me on my journey and what new people I will meet and things I will learn there. I am very thankful to have been part of this school and to all the people that have supported me on the way.
Liam Kandamudali
My time at St. Leonard’s has been amazing. There have been so many nice and caring people. It has been a very long time and it has also been a very fun time doing many different activities. I would like to thank all of the teachers who have taught me. In Prep with Mrs Zammit, Year 1 with Mrs Siomos, Year 2 with Mrs Wood, Year 3 with Miss Toldi, Year 4 with Mrs Siomos, Year 5 with Miss T and Year 6 with Mr Cotesta. My most memorable moment was going to camp with the school. It was very fun and I would love to go again. I am excited to go to Mazenod and I wouldn't be able to go there without this school. I would like to thank all my teachers for helping me learn for all these years. I would also like to thank my family, friends and teachers for helping me throughout my school journey.
Eli Martins
My time at St. Leonard’s has been such a long and crazy adventure. I can't believe this school year is already over! I still remember when I met my Prep buddy, Ariana, with Catia for the first time. It was my favourite memory! I would like to thank the teachers I have been lucky enough to have. Prep with Mrs Foale, Year 1 with Mr Cotesta and Mrs Jolly, Year 2 with Miss Italiano, Year 3 with Mrs Siomos, Year 4 with Mrs Wood, Year 5 with Miss T and Year 6 with Mr Cotesta has been the best experience. I would like to thank everyone who has helped me through my journey through St. Leonard’s.
Madison Nguyen
I am forever grateful for all the friends, memories and opportunities that this school has given me. Thank you for all my teachers Prep with Mrs Zammit, Year 1 with Mrs Siomos, Year 2 with Miss Italiano and Mrs Brophy, Year 3 with Miss Campli, Year 4 with Mrs Siomos, Year 5 with Mrs Sedony and finally Year 6 with Mr Cotesta. It’s hard to believe how quickly the years have passed but I am so incredibly thankful that I’ve got to spend all this time with my amazing teachers and sweet friends. One of my favourite memories was when I got to be an Angel in the Prep Nativity. Another memory I will always cherish was the Year 5/6 market stall. Thank you to all the people who have made these last few years full of fun, laughter and chaos.
Ciara Perera
My time at St. Leonards has been a wild experience. It has been a fun and thrilling adventure filled with new twists, turns, great opportunities and experiences. I am deeply grateful for all my friends and teachers who helped me throughout my journey of primary school. Thank you to all my teachers: Mrs Siomos and Mr Cotesta in 1/2, Mrs Siomos and Mrs Wood in 3/4 and Miss T and Mr Cotesta in 5/6. Every year has been exciting. My fondest moments would be both camps and excursions. I got to learn many new things whilst having heaps of fun. Leading this wonderful school as a School Captain has truly been an honour and I will never forget my time at St. Leonard’s. Thank you to everyone who supported me and helped shape who I am today.
Aaliyah Ursua
My time at St. Leonard’s has been a roller coaster. From all the excursions and incursions have been a blast. I am so grateful for my Year 6 buddy Jasmine and Prep buddy Cleo for all the funny moments. Thank you to all the teachers who have taught me over the 7 years I have been in the school. My teachers I have had over the years are Mrs Zammit in Prep, Mr Cotesta, Mrs Jolly and Mrs Buick in Year 1, Mrs Wood in Year 2, Mrs Siomos in Year 3, Mrs Wood in Year 4, Miss T in Year 5 and finally Mr Cotesta in Year 6. My fondest moment was at Sovereign Hill. Sharayah and I went on a little shopping spree and bought a lot of stuff for us and our families. After our shopping spree we both became bankrupt… Thank you to everyone who supported me through my whole primary journey.
Talya Wijepura
My time at St. Leonard’s has not only influenced where I am today, it has been a fun adventure of new experiences and opportunities. From Prep with my buddies, Ben and Dean, to Year 6 with Isaac and Jacoby, I am so grateful for my teachers and peers who have supported me through this exciting journey. Camps and excursions are one of my favourite highlights, where we get to learn new things while of course having fun. I’ll never forget my time here at St. Leonard’s.
Anthonio Wijeyesakere
My time at St. Leonard’s has been such a fun and exciting time. I would like to thank all my wonderful teachers I have had throughout the years. Prep in Prep A with Mrs Foale, Year 1 in 1/2 D with Miss Di Petta, Year 2 in 1/2 C with Mr Cotesta, Year 3 in 3/4 F with Miss Di Petta, Year 4 in 3/4 G with Miss Campli, Year 5 in 5/6 J with Mr Cotesta and Year 6 in 5/6 L with Miss T. My fondest memory was when I was chosen to be an Angel in the Prep Nativity. It was a great way to end my first ever year at St. Leonard's. Another memory was on the second day of Prep when Ava walked up to me and asked me to be her friend, it was the best feeling ever. I'd like to thank you all who have supported me during my fantastic time at St. Leonard’s, especially my amazing friends who I will miss very much next year.
Isabelle Fernandes
My time has been a wonderful adventure for me and I enjoyed every second of it. I remember all the unforgettable moments at school such as my experiences on camp and doing all the fun things there, we had an awesome time. I will miss St. Leonard’s including the teachers and students. You have helped me in so many ways here at St. Leonard’s.
For the past 7 years, I am glad to have made connections with my classmates and teachers that have supported me. My teachers have been Mrs Zammit in Prep, Mr Cotesta and Mrs Jolly in Year 1, Mrs Wood in Year 2, Miss Di Petta in Year 3, Miss Campli in Year 4, Mrs Sedony in Year 5 and finally Miss T in Year 6. Thank you St. Leonard’s for everything that you have done for us and we will never forget the memories we had together.
Sharayah Oorloff
My time at St. Leonard’s has been shorter than most, but it has been just as fun. thank all the teachers who have helped me learn during my years at school. Thank you to Mrs Sedony in Year 5 and Miss T in Year 6. I have greatly enjoyed my two years here, making fun memories I will remember forever. One of my favourite memories of school has to be when we were at Camp Rumbug and Nathan and I were canoeing together. Nathan was a stronger rower, so at first we went in circles and almost crashed into a low hanging branch but eventually we got the hang of it and had a great time! Thank you to everyone at St. Leonard’s who has helped and taught me during my time here. This school will always have a special place in my heart.
Arthur Ip
My time at St. Leonard’s has been such an amazing and memorable one. I would like to appreciate and thank all the teachers who have supported and took their time to help me in my learning. I am very fortunate and grateful to have these wonderful teachers to become a part of my journey. Prep with Mrs Foale, Year 1 with Mr Cotesta, Year 2 with Miss Italiano and Mrs Brophy, Year 3 with Mrs Siomos, Year 4 with Mrs Wood, Year 5 with Mr Cotesta and Year 6 with Miss T. While reflecting on my primary school journey, my fondest memory had to be in Prep when I got 2 buddies, Patrick and Corey. I also got to become the Captain Soldier in the Prep Nativity, which was an amazing experience to end my Prep year. Thank you to everyone who has supported me during my St. Leonard's journey and this wonderful school will always become one of my most memorable memories in my life and a place in my heart.
Nathan Kresnoadi
From my years in Prep to my time in Year 6, it has been marvellous and memorable. I want to acknowledge all the effort and help the teachers of St. Leonard’s have contributed to my learning journey. From my classes in Prep with Mrs Foale, Year 1 with Miss Di Petta, Year 2 with Miss Italiano, Year 3 with Miss Toldi, Year 4 with Miss Campli, Year 5 with Mrs Sedony and lastly Year 6 with Miss T. These teachers have been a main part of my journey. While back tracking on my time here, my greatest memory was the Prep Nativity. It was so fun with my role as a Shepherd. I loved bringing all the gifts for Jesus around. I also appreciate everything my Year 6 buddy did for me. All together I thank everyone at St. Leonard’s for helping me learn and get ready for high school. It will always be the most memorable part of my life.
Marcus Le
Being at this primary school has been a wonderful rollercoaster. It has been so much fun, with all my teachers. I had Mrs Foale for Prep, Mr Cotesta and Mrs Jolly for Year 1, Miss Italiano for Year 2, Miss Di Petta for Year 3, Year 4 with Miss Compli and Years 5 and 6 with Miss T. One of my fondest memories was everything I got to do at Camp Rumbug. It was such a good time and we all enjoyed it so much. Thank you to all the teachers who organised it. Thank you to all of the teachers and staff for everything you have done for me. This school will forever hold a special place in my heart. Thank you!
Oliver Lim
My time at St. Leonard’s has been short and sweet, but fun. I have enjoyed every single moment of it. I am grateful for the teachers who had welcomed me when I joined the school. I have enjoyed my two years with my friends and my teachers. In Year 5 with Mrs Sedony and Mrs Brophy and Year 6 Miss T. I have made great memories. Some of my favourite memories were at the school concert where all the teachers started dancing and the whole building was shaking with cheering, laughter and screaming. The other one was at school when I walked into the wrong classroom. The teachers were kind enough to redirect me to the right classroom. So this is the final farewell, I’ll remember this school dearly.
Nathaniel Liu
My time at St. Leonard’s has been such an amazing time. I would like to thank all the teachers who have taught me new things throughout my primary school years. I would also like to thank all my friends who have supported me and stood up for me and always had my back. Hopefully we can see each other again even though we’re going to different high schools. My favourite memory from school was when we went to Camp Rumbug and did the Flying Fox and the Mud Run. During that time I really got to bond with my friends. What I've learnt here is that life is full of good times and bad times and that no one is perfect. I will never forget this school.
Jacob Mahawattegedara
My time at St. Leonard’s was so great. I would like to thank all the teachers for taking care of me and always checking that I was ok. My primary school years were the best and I enjoyed my time at Camp Rumbug. I liked doing the mud run and flying fox with all my friends. Thank you to my friends for being there for me and always having my back when I was sad. Thank you to Miss T for taking care of me in 5/6L at all times. Also thank you to all the LSS for helping me in class and all the fun stuff you did for this school. I will remember this school forever!
William Paone
My time at St. Leonard’s was amazing. In Year 2 I had Mrs Wood, Year 3 with Miss Toldi, Year 4 with Miss Campli, Mrs Sednoy for Year 5 and finally Miss T for Year 6. Thank you for teaching and putting your effort into me. My fondest memory was when I was in Year 5 at Camp Rumbug during the mud run. When my group went for another run in the mud, Thinuli and I chose to wait at the starting line while everyone else went for a second lap. We chatted and drew, then I spotted a dragonfly. We thought it wasn’t real and when we touched it with a long stick. It scared us by flying suddenly, then we moved away from it and hid behind a tree. It was so funny that we laughed about it for a long time once we returned to school.
Arianne Park
The past 7 years at St. Leonard’s have been one of the best things in my life so far. It's been filled with so much fun and so many moments that I will never forget. I've been really lucky because I've had lots of awesome teachers. In Prep I had Mrs. Zammit, in Year 1 I had Mr. Cotesta and Mrs. Jolly, Year 2 was with Mrs. Wood, Year 3 was with Miss Toldi and Mrs. Robinson. When I got to Year 4, I had Mrs. Siomos and then Year 5 was with Mrs. Sedony and Mrs. Brophy. Finally, for Year 6, I had Miss T. A special moment was when I met my best friends, Lilian and Madison, back in Prep. They just came up to me, grabbed my hand and we started playing together like we'd known each other forever. Another thing I'll never forget was being picked to be a King in the Prep Nativity play, even though my crown kept falling off my head. I also got to be voted as a Green House Captain with Josh and a Guardians Monitor with Alfie, which has been a rewarding experience. I feel so thankful to everyone who supported me and shared laughs with me. My years at St. Leonard’s have been amazing and I know I'll always remember them!
Ariana Pilvar
My time at St. Leonard’s was marvellous. I would like to thank all of the teachers who have taught me brilliant things and pushed me to be my best which brings out the best version of me. My funniest story is when I was at Mud Run where I got drenched in mud because Mr Horwood threw a full bucket of mud on me. My fondest memory was when I was at Sovereign Hill where I found gold while gold panning. It was very special to me. Thank you everyone who has helped me through this amazing journey at this school.
Evangeline Saju
As my time at St. Leonard’s comes to an end, it’s hard to believe how quickly the years have passed. This year has been filled with challenges and plenty unforgettable moments. I want to thank all the wonderful teachers I have had over the years. Prep with Mrs. Zammit, Year 1 with Mrs. Wood, Year 2 with Mr. Cotesta, Year 3 with Mrs. Siomos, Year 4 with Mrs. Wood, Year 5 with Mr. Cotesta and finally Year 6 with Miss. T. One of my most memorable moments that I will always cherish was the Year 5/6 market stall with Ciara and Zara. I am also forever grateful for all the students and teachers that have supported me throughout my years being here at St. Leonard’s and preparing me to get ready for secondary school. Thank you Ms. Ellis for giving me the opportunity to be a Performing Arts Monitor. I loved helping her prepare for the school concert. So this is the final farewell, I will remember this school forever.
Anabella Taylor