As the school year draws to a close for our Year 12 students, our Year 11 cohort now steps forward as the emerging leaders of the College. Over recent weeks, we have listened to inspiring speeches, conducted interviews, and cast our votes for the 2026 Student Leadership Team. The depth of talent among our students was clear in their ability to articulate how being actively engaged in the Kilbreda community fosters a sense of accomplishment, purpose and belonging.

Many spoke passionately about sparking a love of learning in others and how true leadership brings people together through a shared vision.

I am often reminded of a favourite poem when reflecting on leadership, and I was struck by how beautifully the students’ words embodied its spirit. I look forward to seeing our new leaders grow throughout their journey and bring their ideas to life in the year ahead.

The art of a true leader

Is the art of the lamplighter.

For true leaders

Have had to light the lamp

Of leadership within.

The true leader

Inspires others to step forward

To light the fire

To fan the ember

Of leadership

That lies within.

Trinidad Hunt

Congratulations to our Leaders for 2026.

Student Leadership Team
College Co-Captains	Elizabeth Jones	Leila Timms
Health and Wellbeing	Jacinta Crowley	Rachel Pound
Living Justice	Rhiannán Marie-Jeanne	Sophie McKeown
SRC	Ella Kerambrun	Lily Mealor
Community Action	Eve Jurdukian	Chloe Veneris

Student House Leaders
Brigid	Mia McLean	Tahlia Roberts
Kildare	Amira Bird	Cleo Ruthven
Delany	Sage Chandler	Phoenix Carroll
Tullow	Ruby Hollier	Lexi Teleky

Sue Dempster

Level Leader: Year 11