Damascus College celebrate St Martin day on Friday 23 May, in honour of our house founder St Martin de Porres, the patron saint of the poor, of social justice, and of mixed race, where students promoted the House values of Truth, Diligence, Trust, Participation, and Service.

St Martin Year 12 students developed today’s whole school assembly which was a wonderful celebration of students, and their various gifts and talents.

The Damascus community was treated to numerous student performances including a St Martin rap, individual student songs, a drum-off, and numerous video compilations developed by the students themselves, which were lots of fun.

Students promoted upcoming College activities including the Oliver production, and others spoke of their participation in the Damascus Writing Club, the VM Small Business opportunities and a student reflection on the recent French trip.

Sports Awards for St Martin students were announced and celebrated amongst the whole school, including awards from the College Athletics and Swimming Carnivals, BAS sports awards in a range of activities including basketball, cricket, lawn bowls, football, to name but a few.

Energy and excitement grew, as all Year 12 students choreographed a fantastic dance throughout the assembly, for all to enjoy.

Finally, a Year 12 trio band that has performed at every St Martin’s Day assembly since they were in Year 7, graced the stage performing ‘The Final Countdown’ as a tribute to their last St Martin assembly.

Well done to the St Martin House Captains of Luke, Ky, Henry, and Anna, for leading the assembly so diligently and with plenty of energy, it truly was a fantastic celebration.