Stepping Up with Pride and Purpose – celebrating our 2026 Student Leaders
“I feel proud to be given this opportunity to represent my peers and give back to the school that’s given me so much.” – 2026 Trinity School Captain, Darcy Stewart.
We are delighted to announce our student leadership appointments for 2026! Darcy is joined by four Vice Captains, Ryan Cen, Tate Harrison, Anthony Papaleo and Ahilan Sudheshan.
Our five student leaders report feeling excited and honoured at being appointed, while also feeling humbled as they step into their captaincy roles for the final term of Year 11 and into Year 12.
“Being appointed as a student leader feels like a culmination of all of my experiences at Trinity, experiences that have shaped my character and helped me grow as a young Trinity man,” Tate says.
“Starting at Trinity in 3-year-old ELC, my desire to be a student leader only got stronger throughout my school journey. I have always seen this position as an opportunity to represent my school with pride and influence my peers to do the same,” Tate adds.
Ahilan agrees, “being appointed as a student leader has given me the opportunity to take on a new level of responsibility around school”.
“This is something which I strongly value and I am so excited to take on any challenges that the year will bring,” Ahilan says.
The captains have reflected on the people who have influenced and encouraged them along their educational journey, sharing sentiments of support from family and friends.
“I was really encouraged by my friends and teachers to go for a captaincy, and having their belief and support made the decision even more meaningful,” Darcy says.
Furthermore, he was inspired by his older brother, who graduated from Trinity in 2023.
“He showed me that it’s possible to work hard and aim high while still staying involved in the things you enjoy,” Darcy adds.
Ryan explains that he would not have imagined applying for a school captaincy role until this year.
“Throughout my time at Trinity, I’ve been lucky to take part in many opportunities across the school, and the support I’ve received has helped me grow and develop as a person, which encouraged me to apply for this role and further contribute to the Trinity community,” Ryan says.
Ryan adds that teachers from the Technology department have probably been the most influential in his growth as a student and a person.
“Both in and beyond the classroom, they’ve taught me to problem solve, adapt and encouraged me to give everything a go, and I’m really grateful for their support and encouragement throughout my time at school,” he states.
Meanwhile, Anthony shares that his biggest passion at school is outreach.
“I enjoy being involved in projects and programs that have a real impact on others, both inside and outside the school community,” Anthony says.
He reflects that he wants to be an empathetic leader, someone who listens and understands before acting.
“I think empathy helps create a stronger, more connected school community where everyone feels supported.”
I feel proud to be given this opportunity to represent my peers and give back to the school that’s given me so much.
2026 Trinity School Captain, Darcy Stewart
