“More than just the green and gold” - Introducing our 2025 Student Leadership Group
“I want to ensure that others realise that Trinity is more than just the green and gold, that it’s a part of who we are and what we will become.” – Flynn McNamara, 2025 Vice Captain
Since his commencement at Trinity in Year 1, incoming School Captain Nikki du Toit’s journey has been shaped by strong student role models.
“As I’ve grown older, I’ve realised their importance, and now believe I have the capability to lead and help others in doing so,” he said.
With a strong sense of pride and an eagerness to give back, Nikki says that he is most looking forward to “competing in sports for Trinity as a Year 12 leader, as well as inspiring school spirit by bringing creativity and energy to every event”.
Nikki is joined by four Vice Captains; Giancarlo Lee, Flynn McNamara, Benjamin Rosenberg and Ben Ross. Together, they form the 2025 Student Leadership Group.
Giancarlo says he was “overwhelmingly delighted” by his appointment, and Benjamin speaks of his excitement in being able to enact positive change.
The leadership program at Trinity encourages every student to embrace and embody positive leadership, cross-age mentorship and role modelling throughout their education.
Our incoming captains will work together within their portfolios and areas of interest to promote and celebrate student voice, community activities and service opportunities.
For Flynn, relationships will be central to his leadership style.
“Through my role I aim to build upon and strengthen our community,” he said.
“I [would like to] grow our already strong inter-year-level relationships but also create a more inclusive and enjoyable environment”.
Nikki also speaks to the strong sense of belonging that he feels at Trinity, which he says is “indicative of the camaraderie we share and [the] care everyone has for one another”.
Having played the symphonic triangle in the Mitre Band, batted and fielded for the cricket team and traversed the great outdoors as part of Outdoor Education program, Ben has always said “yes” to opportunity.
“My goal is for next year to [help] people realise how many different paths we can take through our time at Trinity, and that simply putting your hand up to say ‘yes’ to things will result in a worthwhile experience,” he said.
For Giancarlo, who competes with both the Athletics and Water Polo squads beyond his standard summer and winter sports, one of his greatest joys is “don[ning] the green and gold and compet[ing] with those colours just that little bit more”.
Beginning this term, each captain will oversee different portfolios across the school, including assemblies, outreach and social initiatives.
Benjamin is keen to focus on community service and the student engagement within those programs, as well as fostering inter-year level collaboration.
“My area of interest at school is community involvement, and I think my long-term involvement in the Harambee program has fostered that passion,” he said.
Ultimately for Flynn, he wants to ensure that others realise that Trinity “is more than just the green and gold”.
“It’s a part of who we are and what we will become,” he said.