Captains’ Corner | Vice Captain, Tom Pappalardo

As we approach the end of Term 2, what originally felt like it was an eternity away is definitely starting to become well within sight. I remember my first day of Year 5, Mr Chapman referred to us as the Seniors of 2018 - a year that seemed well into the distant future.  

Now seven and a bit years later, the Year 12s are beginning to spend their last few months together as a cohort. With this the case, I can’t help but ponder as to what legacy our year will leave. If I am honest, I originally thought our success would be measured by premierships won and academic success in the classroom. I don’t know if being a Senior has brought a new dimension to my thinking but I can certainly assure you that my idea of success has changed considerably. 
 
I have seen success this year when I have witnessed the younger primary students staying around to support the 1sts fixtures. I have seen success when I was joined by Year 7 students in the Chapel on a Tuesday morning. I know when I leave the College in a few months, I will undoubtedly remain closely linked and I am comforted by the fact that the future leaders of the school will carry on the same practices and traditions that have been set in place over the past.  This school has been built from the stories and traditions over the last 143 years, 2018 is simply one small part of that story.