Get to know our Deputy College Captains Alyssa & Charli

What does Servant Leadership mean to you?

Alyssa:
Personally, ‘Servant Leadership’ means putting others and their ideas before myself, while simultaneously leading with my actions rather than just my words. It means to lead by example, and I try to do this by using our school motto ‘Live Fully, Act Justly’ as a guide, taking opportunities and conducting myself in a just manner.

Charli:
Servant leadership means to me that I will be a leader who will serve the community and always choose to do what’s best for the students and be an advocate for them. I believe strongly in supporting others socially and being there when another is in need. I will always strive to serve the CRCCS community in any way I can.

Why did you want to be part of the 2023 leadership team?

Alyssa:
After my positive experience with the team last year, it only felt natural for me to return this year. I wanted to continue making a positive difference at our college and inspire my peers to do the same. Leadership gives us students incredible opportunities to take on new challenges and push ourselves outside of our comfort zones, allowing us to grow.

Charli:
I wanted to be a part of the leadership team next year so I can continue to serve and support the CRCCS community. I also chose to be part of the team this year to grow as a person and continue my passion for leadership. I would like to support and encourage new ideas and projects within the team, spread positivity, and build a closer connection to the CRC community.

What is your role in the leadership team and what are your responsibilities?

Alyssa:
I am one of three Deputy College Captains. In this position, I, along with our lovely College Captain and two other Deputies, serve as the student body's face and voice. One of my primary responsibilities is to monitor the raising and lowering of the flags at the beginning and end of each week. I also help with our weekly meetings on Wednesday mornings, either by saying prayer, taking attendance, or writing down the main points of what we discuss so that those who were unable to attend can catch up. I'm also working on a number of proposals to present to the College’s leadership team. Although some may take years to implement, I believe that moving slowly is better to standing still.

Charli:
My current role is one of the three deputy college captains; it is truly one of the best opportunities I have received, and I will strive to be the most supportive, kind, and encouraging deputy captain I can be. As a deputy, some of my responsibilities are to include and support the student leaders in creating a weekly bulletin that includes notices, weather, and quotes. I am also responsible for speaking in assemblies and other college events, assisting in hosting student leadership meetings, and supporting the amazing team of student leaders.

What is the legacy you want to leave behind?

Alyssa:
The legacy I want to leave behind is that I helped as many people as possible, whether that be with a quick word of advice or a hug. That I encouraged them to try new things and make mistakes, but always telling them that “not learning from their mistakes is the biggest mistake they can ever make”. And that I initiated things that others will be able to enjoy in the coming years. Creating a proposal to establish a Girls AFL Premier League competition within our SACCSS (Sports Association of Catholic Co-educational Secondary Schools) tournament is one example.

Charli:
I wish to leave a legacy of growth. I chose to have a legacy of growth because it is extremely important to our lives, even more so as students and teenagers. I used to be anxious about going to school, but looking back, I have grown exponentially. I have received so much support from the staff and students here at CRCCS, and I want to support and teach others how much we can grow over time and accomplish incredible things. There is so much going on in our daily lives, and I think that every experience is a learning experience to grow from. If you talked to me this time last year, you would be talking to a completely different person. Over the last year, I have grown and developed as a person, and I couldn’t be more grateful for it. Therefore, in my last year at CRCCS, I would like to leave a legacy of growth.