Trocaire Award Winners
The Trocaire (pronounced Trocara) Award, seeks to recognise students who exhibit a willingness to work in the spirit of their House for other members of the Padua College community or for the broader community in general. The word Trocaire is taken from the Irish and means compassion. Nominations for these awards come from House Co ordinators. We congratulate the following Trocaire award winners:
Angus Walles Year 7 McCormack House
For his great start at Padua College!
Jarrod Morabito Year 9 Kolbe
For his fantastic efforts in participating as a Ball Kid during the Australian Open 2020.
Imogen Berry Year 9 Romero
For being an outstanding House Captain, taking the initiative and being so organised at our weekly meetings.
Sasha Van Der Linden Year 9 Cardijn
For their excellent start to the year as Cardijn House Captains. Both girls provide a fine example to the other members of Cardijn and the Tyabb Padua community.
Mackenzie Nicholls Year 9 Cardijn
For their excellent start to the year as Cardijn House Captains. Both girls provide a fine example to the other members of Cardijn and the Tyabb Padua community.
Colleen Duyvestyn Year 9 Mannix
For exemplifying the Padua motto “Perseverance conquers all”. Colleen takes all challenges in her stride with a large smile and ‘can do’ attitude. Truly a student to look up to as a role model.
Cassie McCarthy Year 9 McAuley House
For sports leadership shown at our recent swim carnival. Cassie led by example, often in the pool competing, but also pool side encouraging McAuley student participation.
Will Deutsher Year 9 Clare House
For being an enthusiastic House Captain and a great role model.
Matthew Rulach Year 9 Teresa
For their wonderful support and organisation of the Teresa House students at the swim sports carnival.
Layla Nevinson Year 9 Teresa
For their wonderful support and organisation of the Teresa House students at the swim sports carnival.
Jarrod Musticone Year 12 Djeembana
Jarrod is consistently offering to help and support those around him, be it friend, peer or staff member. He is willing to engage positively with everyone and lights up the room. On our Year 12 Retreat he demonstrated compassion and whenever we needed help, he was there to lend a hand.
Adriana Rapisarda Year 12 Bernard
For leading by example and stepping up to help everyone have a positive experience on Retreat.
Indi Grusauskas Year 12 MacKillop
For his support and involvement at the Year 12 Retreat.
Shaun Lind Year 12 John XXIII
For demonstrating community spirit after our whole College assembly. His assistance was very much appreciated.
Lucy Steenholdt Year 12 Francis
Lucy was nominated by a number of Francis homeroom teachers due to her commitment to varied extra-curricular activities, both within the Padua community and externally. She does well to maintain the important balance between her school work and sport. Lucy always wears her uniform with pride and makes a concerted effort to be respectful to both staff and her peers alike. She is the model student at Padua College.
Antony Brun Year 12 Merton
Antony is a hard working student who always shows care and responsibility for those around him.
