Our 2026 Student Leadership Team has chosen our theme from Scripture:
‘Whatever you do, do it with all your heart.’ Colossians 3:23a
Colossians 3:23 is part of a section of Saint Paul’s letter in which he encourages us, as the early Christians were encouraged, to shape our daily lives around compassion, humility, patience, and kindness. He reminds us that who we are on the inside should guide how we act on the outside. Our work, interactions and service all flow from the same place: a heart centred on Christ.
Paul begins by speaking to the everyday relationships within the community. He calls us to act with respect, fairness, and generosity, even when our work goes unnoticed or feels difficult. He then offers the line: ‘Whatever you do, do it with all your heart.’ (Colossians 3:23a)
For us, this is a reminder of how we live with one another and with ourselves. It points to the small habits that shape the tone of our school: how we welcome others, how we include people, and how we remain steady and kind when things become busy. Paul’s words invite us to approach every responsibility, big or small, with purpose and integrity. It is about living as service, not status.
This vision encourages a culture in which we all strive to bring our best to what we do. It is not about perfection or pressure. It is about taking pride in our work, caring for others, and choosing to act wholeheartedly rather than halfway. It calls us, as students, families and staff, to see school life not as a series of boxes to tick, but as an opportunity to grow in character. Every class, every meeting, every interaction and every challenge becomes a chance to contribute something good to our community.
This outlook aligns with our Mercy tradition. Catherine McAuley believed that doing ordinary things with great care could change lives. Colossians 3:23 echoes that spirit. Whether we are new or long-established, confident or still finding our way, we are invited to make our time at school meaningful by how we approach our work and how we treat the people around us.