Damascus Day
On Wednesday 17 September, Damascus College will come together to celebrate our annual Damascus Day. This much-loved tradition is a whole-school event that begins with Mass and the Transfer of Leadership Assembly, followed by a barbecue and food van lunch, and an afternoon filled with fun activities.
The 2026 theme is “Aussie Icons”, and we encourage everyone to embrace the spirit of the day by dressing up as a famous Australian icon. Afternoon activities will include a petting zoo, inflatable obstacle course, face painting, dunk tank, “slime the staff member,” rowing and SRT challenges, cupcake decorating, a golf simulator and “guess the staff member from their childhood photo” – just to name a few!
Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed individuals and groups, along with recognition for winners of the various competitions.
Damascus Day is a highlight of the school year, offering a special opportunity to celebrate who we are as a College and to experience the strength of our community together.
Please note that Damascus Day is a normal school day and attendance is compulsory. If your student is unable to attend, please notify the College through the usual channels. We look forward to celebrating this special occasion as a community.
2026 Leadership
Applications for our 2026 Senior Student Leadership Roles are now underway. This is a wonderful opportunity for senior students to step up, represent their peers, and help shape the future of our school community.
On Monday 25 August, the Year 11 cohort, led my Hannah Keating (Leader of Student Wellbeing), were introduced to the application process and key dates for Senior Student Leadership roles, along with the benefits and challenges that come with these positions. Current College Captains Joachim Henderson and Milan Pilmore spoke about their 2025 experiences, as did SRC President Luke Eddy and House Captain Anna Hodge, who all strongly encouraged everyone to take a leap of faith, get out of their comfort zone and make their Year 12 year a memorable one.
Responsibilities of the leadership roles include representing the College at formal, informal and community events, some of which are outside school hours, being a role model for all students and supporting the college rules and values by demonstrating consistently good behaviour and habits.
Desired qualities and necessary skills include a willingness to work with a wide range of people across all facets of the College community, showing a commitment to attend important College events a complete public speaking tasks with enthusiasm, being flexible to adapt and step up when required at short notice and being a role model for their peers.
School Captain applications closed on Monday, 1 September, the next stage of the process will see interviews commence on Thursday, 4 September, with candidate speeches to the Year 10 and 11 cohort scheduled for Monday, 8 September. The House Leadership applications close on Monday September 8, with speeches on Monday 15 September. Applications must be sent to the respective staff House Leaders.
Rice - Nicole Hexter n.hexter@damascus.vic.edu.au
Xavier – Andrew Robertson a.robertson@damascus.vic.edu.au / Gavin Webb g.webb@damascus.vic.edu.au
McAuley - Jayde Tangey j.tangey@damascus.vic.edu.au
St Martin - Daniel Jans d.jans@damascus.vic.edu.au
Announcements will be made at the transfer of Leadership Assembly, which follows the Damascus Day Mass on the morning of Wednesday 17 September. I wish all willing applicants’ good luck and encourage students to reach out to key staff leaders for advice and assistance.