Padua College is delighted to announce the College Captains and Vice Captains for 2027.

Congratulations to Millie Smith and Rosie McInnes, Padua College Captains for the coming year and Vice Captains, Logan Shelley and Baron Way. Their appointment reflects not only their leadership potential, but their commitment to serving others and living the values of our College community.

We also extend our sincere thanks to our 2026 College Captains Charlee Dornom and Will Davies, and Vice Captains Leonardo Luppino and Chloe Sayers, for their outstanding service and leadership to the College over the past year. 

In her address to students this morning, Principal Kelly McGurn reflected on the words of St Francis of Assisi and the College theme for 2026, "All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." She reminded students that authentic leadership is grounded in service to others, saying:

 “Leadership is an opportunity to be that light – not by seeking attention for yourself, but by helping others to be seen; not by having all the answers, but by being prepared to listen; and not by standing above others, but by standing alongside them. This understanding of leadership is at the heart of our Catholic tradition.”

We congratulate our student leaders and look forward to seeing them inspire, support and represent our College community in 2027.