This week we gathered for our first College Assembly, proudly hosted at Salesian College Sunbury. As a community, we celebrated excellence, leadership and growth across our College.

In her message to students, our Principal, Ms Amanda Purcell, encouraged everyone to believe in themselves and take opportunities when they come their way. She reminded students that growth happens when we try new things and discover what we are good at and what we love doing — whether in learning, leadership, friendships or new challenges. It was a meaningful message to set the tone for the year ahead.

Congratulations to our Award Recipients

We proudly acknowledge the following students for academic excellence, social justice, compassion and consistently striving to do their best:

• 2025 College DUX: Ethan Goktepe

• Paul Buick Award: Emilia (Primary School) & Abhinav (Secondary School)

• Dominican Award: Kayla

• ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership Award: Amy P

• ADF Future Innovators Award: Matthew

• Primary Schools Deaf Sports Awards: Evelyn, Marcus, Arihant, Geoffrey

• NAPLAN Awards: Johnny & Arden

• Principal’s Award (per campus):

  • Alicia (Wantirna South)

  • Kyle (South Morang)

  • Amy (Dandenong)

  • Christopher (Ringwood)

  • Arden (Sunbury)

  • Johnny (Tarneit)

• PBL Awards:

  • De’Pierce & Evelyn (Primary School)

  • Zoe & Alexandra (Secondary School)

We were also honoured to have Mr David Moore and Mrs Sue Reed attend from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Lions Club, whose invaluable support of our community over many years continues to make a meaningful difference.

There is a real buzz around St Mary’s in 2026. With exciting developments on the horizon and students stepping confidently into new opportunities, it is already shaping up to be a wonderful year ahead. ✨