Excellence and leadership honoured at St Francis Xavier College assembly

In an assembly marked by intellectual distinction and student leadership, St Francis Xavier College today honoured the academic accomplishments of its Year 12 cohort while formally commissioning the College’s 2026 Student Representative Council. The gathering reflected a community deeply committed to scholarship, responsibility and the formation of young people prepared not only to succeed, but to serve.

At the heart of the ceremony was the presentation of Semester Awards recognising students whose sustained diligence and intellectual curiosity have distinguished them among their peers. The College acknowledged excellence across two key dimensions: Academic Achievement and Commitment to Studies. 

To qualify for Academic Achievement, students attained an ‘A’ grade across the majority of their courses studied throughout the semester, demonstrating mastery of content and depth of understanding. The Commitment to Studies award recognised those who achieved the highest levels of consistency in their Approaches to Learning, embodying discipline, resilience and a steadfast dedication to improvement.

Several students were recognised for excellence across both categories, an accomplishment reflecting sustained focus and exemplary work ethic. The following Year 12 students received both Academic Achievement and Commitment to Studies awards:

Jigme Chopel, Charlotte Cirjak, Natalia Gill, Sarah Rabbets and Mikayla Scanlan.

An Academic Achievement award was presented to:

Jasmine Mitchell.

Awards for Commitment to Studies were presented to:

Isabella Costanzo, Odin Goddard, Aditya Kadanur, Farhana Khan, Jarrah Kingston, Lucy Lawton, Scarlett Lees, Maya McRae, Jack Moyle, Lennox Murray-Clark, Raneem Omar, Lexi Rebecca and Angelino Schiavello.

The assembly also celebrated the recipient of the Academic Excellence Award, honouring the student who achieved the highest aggregate grade point average across all academic subjects within the cohort for Semester 2, 2025. This significant distinction was awarded to Farhana Khan, whose academic record reflects both remarkable consistency and exceptional intellectual commitment.

Year 12 Coordinator Mr Luke Potter praised the cohort’s discipline and perseverance, noting that the awards represent more than academic success alone.

“I am immensely proud of the dedication and commitment our Year 12 students continue to demonstrate in their studies. These awards recognise not only outstanding academic outcomes, but the consistent effort, focus and integrity that underpin them. Today’s recipients exemplify the habits of excellence that will serve them well beyond the classroom.”

In the second part of the assembly, the College formally commissioned its newly elected Student Representative Council members. Chosen by their peers within pastoral groups, these students will serve as advocates for their year levels, working closely with Year Coordinators and College leadership to develop initiatives that strengthen connection, foster belonging and support charitable outreach across the College community.

The commissioned representatives are:

Year 7
Lucas White & Allira Richardson

Year 8
Naveliangel Sachdeva & Lachlan Travers

Year 9
Jett Sureda & Alaina Singh

Year 10
Anna Garang & Benjamin Dunn

Year 11
Pranav Kumar & Annie Pindral

Year 12
Molly Hensley & Raneem Omar

Together, these student leaders will contribute to projects that promote awareness, service and community engagement, ensuring that student voice continues to play a vital role in shaping the culture and priorities of the College.

The assembly concluded with a musical performance of Dream a Little Dream, delivered with poise and sensitivity by Paige, Natalia, Pranav, Caitlin, Huon and Emilio. Their performance provided a fitting close to a gathering that celebrated both achievement and aspiration — a reminder that education at St Francis Xavier College seeks not only to cultivate knowledge, but to inspire purpose.

Through the recognition of scholarly excellence and the commissioning of its student leaders, the College reaffirmed its enduring commitment to forming capable, compassionate young people ready to contribute meaningfully to the world beyond the classroom.