Success Stories

Leading By Example

Layla West, a Year 12 student at MSJ, has been awarded the title of Hobson's Bay City Council's 2019 Young Citizen of the Year for her work in junior sports development and Down Syndrome awareness.

Layla became involved in volunteer work at a young age. Her first role was as an assistant coach with Altona Auskick when she was only 13 years old. She now heads the fastest growing group, the ‘Super Stars’, made up of girls aged 5–12 who are new to football.

‘Despite her young age, Layla has influenced the lives of dozens of children and young people through her volunteer work’, said Mayor of Hobsons Bay, Councillor Jonathon Marsden. Layla is also a passionate advocate for Down syndrome awareness, and has assisted a team her brother Reid, who has Down syndrome, used to play for. 

‘Having Reid has shown me that education is really needed in the world of people with disabilities’, she said. ‘You’ve got to see the person before the disability.’

The College is very proud of Layla and we look forward to hearing where her leadership qualities lead her in the future.

A Cut Above

Our students are truly inspiring. This is Year 8 student Emma Badgery, who over the Summer break selflessly cut off 35.5cm from her long locks. Emma donated her hair to make wigs for children and also fundraised for Variety - the Children's Charity Victoria’s, Hair with Heart. You can support Emma’s courageous act by clicking on the ‘Give Now’ button on this LINK and donating. Every cent helps!