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College Captains

College Captains: Joshua Dean-Milton, Emma Stam, Kiah Dumigan, Grace Watson
with Dr Barclie Gallogray, College Principal 2019

Wow! What a ride my 14 years of schooling at MCC has been. a privilege to see the improvement kids make year after year.
When I was a little prep student taking my firsts steps inside Laying a wreath on ANZAC Day whilst wearing an Akubra
the doors of MCC with my whole life ahead of me, I never once with my fellow captains was amongst my most memorable
pictured I would be here today as the Female College Captain events of 2019.
for 2019.
Upon reflection, I have realised the importance of relationships
From then to now, many great moments were made, and a with Teachers and peers, and encourage students to work on
few battles were fought. Whether that was from stressing over these as they have real weight to them. I had the privilege to
assignments or dealing with dyslexia. These battles were often have been taught by Mr Burns.
drowned out by the overwhelming support of my teachers,
friends, other students and my family. Other great highlights As my journey at MCC comes to a close I would like to
of my schooling years include, the endless lunchtimes spent remind everyone to embrace the opportunities that present
with friends, performing in Shrek The Musical or participating themselves. I would never have believed that I would have
in rugby teams. Leading MCC in the ANZAC march, Founders the opportunity to be college captain, but it is a role that I am
Day, weekly assemblies or weekly meetings with Mr Hopper. grateful for.

The many belly laughs with Mr Murdoch in Legal or with Mr
Craven in Biology made every second of my schooling worth it. Kiah Dumigan | College Captain
I am endlessly grateful for the privilege of being your Female
College Captain. To future captains, lead with confidence,
courage and compassion. Being a college captain, who leads the school in a positive
way that impacts the people around me, has been a goal of
mine from a young age. At the end of 2018 this dream became
Grace Watson | College Captain a reality when I was announced as the Female Vice Captain.
Throughout the duration of my leadership role, I have never
When I started at MCC in 2017, I had never expected to be seen myself as the person who sits on stage at assembly but
challenged so much academically. I learnt quickly that I rather a student in the college who gets along side others to
could no longer sit back and go along for the ride if I wanted help and encourage them.
to succeed at MCC I had to work for it. As G.K. Nelson said
“Successful people are not gifted; they just work hard, then I am thankful to the College for giving me opportunity to
succeed on purpose.” MCC helped to shape me into the person represent them in a way that honours and reflects the values
I am today; no longer willing to stand back. Being elected as on which it is founded. During my final year I have realised
one of the 2019 College Captains certainly reinforced my new- how easy it can be to lose sight of your goals when the stress
found confidence and I further developed as a leader. of school, home and work get in the way. I have found that in
these moments it is important to keep your head up, ask for
My final year at MCC also meant my last opportunity to help when you need it, cherish the hard times and the good
represent the school at the National School Mountain Bike ones because before you know it you’ll be graduating.
Competition. This competition began 3 years ago and I have
competed every year. The school’s competition is always a fun
event that enables all skill levels to participate and it’s been Emma Stam | College Vice Captain