Churchill Avenue News

Summer-Angel Simpao, College Faith Captain

As Fr mentioned during our recent Feast of the Assumption College Mass, having faith is essential, but how we live it out in our daily actions is what truly counts. For me, faith is the personal anchor that shapes how I show up every day reminding me to lead with empathy, act with integrity, and approach every person with genuine respect. In my role supporting leadership, programs, and our broader community, this means putting faith into practice through service rather than authority. It is about walking alongside students, listening to their experiences, and helping foster an environment where everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered. By living out these values together across the College, we show that faith isn't something imposed, but a shared commitment to supporting one another and living meaningful, value-driven lives.

Eliza Morris, Sacred Heart Faith and Mission Captain

My role as 2026 Sacred Heart Faith and Mission Captain has mainly revolved around upholding and maintaining the College's mission and Catholic ethos. I have organised and engaged in faith-based activities and events, as well as social justice initiatives across the College. I contribute and help deliver major faith events in conjunction with the Deputy Principal for Faith, Mr O'Brien, and the rest of the Faith and Mission leadership team. My highlight as Faith and Mission Captain has been helping to plan and organise the Sacred Safe Spaces every Thursday and seeing people connect to their faith, contrasting from the often-hectic nature of College life. My hope for future captains in this role is the maintenance of the values deeply connected to both this role and the college; faith, excellence, compassion and acceptance. I also hope they understand that student leadership is not just tokenistic and involves active advocacy, participation, and initiative. Most of all, I hope they enjoy this incredible role and the beautiful gift that is leadership.

Lete Wood-Burgess, Sacred Heart Faith and Mission Captain
Being a Faith Captain has taught me that leadership doesn’t have to be done alone. I have appreciated being part of a community of leaders where there was always support and encouragement when needed. Although I wasn’t as involved as I had hoped, I valued the opportunities I had to help plan Sacred Safe Space activities, attend excursions and participate in leadership workshops. My highlight was being able to contribute to these opportunities and learn more about leadership and faith. For future Faith Captains, I hope they embrace every opportunity, get involved wherever they can and remember that leadership is about serving others with faith, humility and kindness.