Meet our College Captains
Ophelia Heng
Social Justice Captain Cranbourne Campus
When did you start your studies at St. Peter’s College?
I started here at St Peter’s College in Year 7, and to be quite honest I was not excited at all – I didn’t like the uniform.
Tell us about your family?
I live with my parents, my grandparents and my 3 sisters. My sisters drive me absolutely insane, and there isn’t a day I wish I wasn’t an only child – but that’s family for you. Living with a big family means I hardly get any privacy, but I’ll always have someone to talk to.
Tell us about your other interests?
I love to bake and cook, it’s my stress reliever. I love, love, love, Marvel movies – if you’re a DC fan, I’m sorry but you must be watching with your eyes closed.
Year 12 Studies:
I do the basic stuff, Maths, English, and Religion – nothing crazy. I also do Studio Arts, Food Studies and Global Politics. Global Politics is the hardest subject I’ve ever thrown myself into if I’m being honest. If you think you’re smart, take one lesson of Global Politics and you’re gonna feel like a 5 year old child. Food studies is my favourite subject, I just find that it plays to my strengths as a student.
Have you already completed any of your VCE Studies prior to this year?
Yes, I finished Psychology last year! Sad to say I actually miss it so much, it was one of the best subjects I’ve ever taken. 100% recommend, because you actually use so much of it in real life – it’s great for learning about how your brain works and how you can get the most out of it.
2019 College Annual Theme
Take courage, it is I; be not afraid
What does this mean to you?
To have faith in yourself, and to have faith in Jesus. Be not afraid to take on new things and things you’re afraid of. Don’t be afraid to stand up for what you believe is right.
How will you live this statement throughout the year in your role?
I feel that this especially is important in my role as it entails supporting those who are in need and standing up for them. In our society today especially, we are still afraid to do so. So in my role, I aim to make people see standing up for others as normal, and a natural thing to do. Because when one person stands up, it makes it easier for other people to. I plan to make this role not just mine, but the whole community’s.
What are your goals for 2019?
To have a good year honestly, to work at the best of my ability and to make progress in my role as Social Justice Captain. Make this year count.
For yourself in your Captains role?
My goal is to really get St Peter’s College back on its feet in our Social Justice area. I want to get a breakfast club up and running, get a Social Justice Group together – and make this year a great year for our St Vinnie’s events.
For yourself as a Year 12 student?
I would like to do well in all my subjects, even ones that I hate – this year is all about putting my best foot forward. A main goal of mine is to work collaboratively with my Year 12 cohort so that we can all succeed together.
Personally?
I just want to be happy, to be honest. Like be truly proud of myself and my achievements, be happy with the friends that I have and the time that I’ve spent at St Peter’s College.
What would you like your legacy be for St. Peter’s College?
I would hope that succeeding Captains of this role continue to lead compassionately and continue to lead others to do the same. I hope they expand on what we already have and keep our great traditions consistent.
What are you immediate life ambitions and aspirations once you complete your studies at St. Peter’s College?
I’m planning on going to uni, getting my degree – nothing too special or crazy. I might take half a year off before I start, because I think a break is definitely needed after 1-2 years of constant hard work. I don’t think I could do a whole gap year, because I know I would get way too comfortable and never go back to school again. During that time I might travel with my friends and get to know the world around me; get peace of mind.
What are your long term life ambitions and aspirations?
One day I hope to have a stable enough job to take my parents wherever they want in the world. Giving back to people and the community that I live in, is something that I would love to have the means to do. Continuing with social justice work far into the future is something that is 100% on the books for me. I don’t see myself settling down in the future, I kind of want to do my own thing right now. And again, I want to be happy – just completely content with how I’m living, where I’m going and what I’m leaving behind.
In one sentence what would you like to say to your fellow students to convey your pride in your College?
“Be not afraid” to be proud of where you come from and have faith in the strong, compassionate community you belong to.
Ryan Brack
Social Justice Captain, Cranbourne Campus
When did you start your studies at St. Peter’s College?
I started my secondary schooling at St Peters College in 2014 as a Year 7 student.
Tell us about your family?
My family is split into two houses with one currently having my Dad (Chris), Step-Mum (Claire), Step-Brother (Liam) and Sister (Aly) with my Mum (Jan) and Step-Dad (Richard) at the other.
Tell us about your other interests?
I have a mad interest in various sports such as Cricket, Aussie Rules, Badminton, Tennis and Table Tennis (to name a few), as well as collecting ‘Star Wars’, ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Lord of the Rings’ memorabilia and literature.
Year 12 Studies:
I am currently studying English, English-Literature (so many books!), Drama, Further Maths and Global Politics.
Have you already completed any of your VCE Studies prior to this year?
I have completed a Units 1-4 study in History – Revolutions in Years 10 and 11. I recommend this for students who want to experience what it’s like to be in Year 12 without having a shock at the start of your last year.
2019 College Annual Theme
Take courage, it is I; be not afraid
What does this mean to you?
The 2019 St Peter’s College theme of ‘Take courage, it is I: be not afraid” reminds us that we are all human and can have weaknesses or make mistakes in life, but we keep progressing with the knowledge in which we have learnt in the process of recovering from weaknesses or mistakes.
How will you live this statement throughout the year in your role?
The personal goals I have set for myself this year is to progressively seek and give help towards others around me. This theme is an example of the ‘wins and losses’ we may experience throughout the year and therefore ‘be not afraid’ of what may happen if you try your best.
What are your goals for 2019?
To ensure that I balance out my personal and school lives with more care than what I did in Year 11 (2018), as well as looking at smaller strains within this goal such as preparation and organisation towards homework and my role as Social Justice Captain.
For yourself in your Captains role?
As Social Justice Captain, my main role is to inspire action and thought towards certain issues and ideas, therefore leaving a legacy for the next generations of Social Justice Captains. I am passionate about leaving a positive legacy towards this role, as being one of the last founding members of the St Vincent de Paul program in Year 7 (2014) made me acknowledge the power of having a legacy.
For yourself as a Year 12 student?
Although my primary aim as a VCE student is to get the best ATAR score possible, I would like to think that at the time that I finish my last exam I can say “I tried my best”.
Personally?
To control my mental and physical health throughout the year by ensuring that I reflect on the events of each week and confronting the issues I had during that 7-day time period.
What would you like your legacy be for St. Peter’s College?
My legacy at St Peter’s College will hopefully be able to positively influence participation in Social Justice activities and programs through passion and ideas throughout my time as Social Justice Captain.
What are your immediate life ambitions and aspirations once you complete your studies at St. Peter’s College?
To make sure that I have no regrets during my last year of secondary schooling – to try everything and anything that I may not be able to do outside of St Peter’s College.
What are your long-term life ambitions and aspirations?
My goal in life is to become a Secondary school teacher of Humanities and Mathematics and inspire more male students to become educators to an educational industry that has very few inspiring male teachers.
In one sentence what would you like to say to your fellow students to convey your pride in your College?
St Peter’s College has given us many benefits that some students may never experience and now that we, Year 12s, are leaders of the college (whether you like it or not) must respect and, in a way, give back to the upcoming community of staff and students in the future.