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Term 1 Assembly

At our Term 1 Assembly, we officially welcomed our Year 7 students into the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV community. We also celebrated the outstanding achievements of our 2025 Scholars of Distinction and commissioned our 2026 Student Leaders.

In her address, Principal Stephanie Smyth reflected on our 2026 College theme, ‘Justice – Making the Needs of the Vulnerable Paramount’:

“Justice is lived when we choose not to walk past one another, when we adjust our pace, and when we use our strength – not to stand above others, but to stand beside them. This is how the flame is carried. Not by a few, but by all of us… May we be brave enough to let our light shine and generous enough to protect the light we see in others.â€

Following the announcement of our Scholars of Distinction, 2025 College Dux Sarah shared a message with warmth, humour and honesty that resonated with students across every year level:

“Feeling lost, confused or overwhelmed at the start doesn’t mean you’re incapable – it just means you’re learning.â€

Thank you to Sarah and Ms Smyth for their inspiring words, and congratulations to all students recognised today. We can’t wait to see what lies ahead for each of you.