HEADS OF YEARS
2022 COLLEGE CAPTAIN REFLECTIONS
GNLC was the first school I attended in Australia. This school was welcoming, created a family-like environment and has helped develop my leadership qualities. Being a College leader has provided an opportunity for me to help others who join our community to feel welcome. I love seeing students enjoy the activities offered at our College. The teachers take time to know and understand each student individually, creating a memorable bond. Seeing the school grow in the past years has proven to everyone that GNLC is a place where students are supported and encouraged to achieve their potential. Our College values and community help every student to grow. Aaradhana Kollakkal, College Vice Captain It has been a privilege to hold the position of College Vice Captain and help create a school that students want to be part of. I have enjoyed working alongside the teachers and Principal to arrange events that unite us as a College. Harmony Day is one we will remember for a long time to come. It’s been wonderful to see the school community grow and develop. I am excited to come back in the future to see new changes and
Looking ahead, I am excited about the possibilities and the direction we are heading. After two years of a very different style of teaching and learning due to the global pandemic, we are gaining traction with who we are and what we want to be in the Middle Years, while always considering the bigger picture. We are dedicated to providing a positive and inspirational environment where connections are made and individuals are able to achieve the best versions of themselves! Steven Tkaczuk, Head of Middle Years In Senior Years, we continue to raise the level of expectation and support for student achievement. Our students are hardworking young people who have dreams that we want to help them achieve. In 2021, we saw the Year 12 cohort achieve GNLC’s best ever ATAR results. While proud of their effort and commitment and the skilled teaching they received, we were especially in awe of the way students supported each other throughout the year. To thrive at school, students need to be accepted unconditionally, respected continuously and challenged in their learning. I hope that students remember they are loved by God, supported by their parents and served by their teachers – and that this continues to inspire them in the future. Rodney Latham, Acting Head of Senior Years
We are blessed with deeply dedicated, creative teachers and highly engaged families. Teachers, students and parents work together steadily and diligently toward excellence in all areas. The willingness of our Junior Years team to work together and support each other has always been a special aspect of the College. It was certainly demonstrated in our transition to become an IB school, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) since 2021. Every day our teachers draw on each student’s individual gifts, talents and interests to engage them in their learning. During the College’s growth and change over the past 25 years, the Junior Years has found its identity as a leader in educating our young people for the future. Maria Denholm, Head of Junior Years In Middle Years, I have had the privilege to work with a group of very talented educators who each bring something unique to the profession. They are passionate about wellbeing and helping each student realise social, spiritual and emotional growth. Our College is a fantastic community where our many cultures are celebrated and valued. It’s always with great enthusiasm that we find and make connections with each other, irrespective of our religions, cultural upbringing and race.
During my five years at GNLC, I have especially noticed the importance of community and family to our College. The relationships between students and teachers help make our school special. We take pride in the way we interact with one another, acting with love and service, as well as respecting each other despite our differences. One of our many goals has been to bring forth the school spirit after almost two years of lockdown. As a leadership team, we all agree that our work has been worthwhile! Seeing students smile as they participate in events is such a heart-warming feeling. It is this sense of belonging that builds a family and attracts students to want to attend school and learn. Kathleen Mangaoil, College Captain Being part of GNLC has been an honour and a privilege. Through the years there has been massive growth in student numbers and this has led to new buildings. The most anticipated building for me was the gym/canteen. Our teachers have made the schoolwork fun and helped us to achieve our best. Through the final years of schooling, strong relationships with both students and teachers have helped each one of us to grow as young people who will soon leave school and experience the world. Thank you, Good News for making me the person that I am today. Zedriel Challen, College Captain
reconnect with teachers and students. Hannah Holt, College Vice Captain
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