“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way”- John C. Maxwell
Holy Name Convent ushered in the new year, 2026, with Holy Mass followed by the annual Handing Over Ceremony.
On Thursday, 15th January 2026, The student body and staff gathered in the Marian Hall for our official Handing Over Ceremony. The Handing Over Ceremony is a formal ceremony and celebration where we acknowledge our outgoing student leadership body and install the incoming leadership body. In Holy Name Convent, student leadership is a role of honour, responsibility and growth for Sixth Form students as they mature into young women of worth.
The Master of Ceremonies, Mr Durham, in his welcome address, reminded the new student leaders that leadership is about service to others and not simply about holding a position or wearing a badge. This message was also echoed in the sentiments shared by Ms. Charles in her address to the outgoing leadership body.
Our incoming Student Leadership Body 2026-2027 is as follows:
HEAD GIRL AND VICE HEAD GIRL
We congratulate Jalene James and Caylee Sylvester on accepting their new roles as Head Girl and Vice Head Girl. As the mantle is passed by outgoing Head Girls Serbira Miller and Maya Cox, these esteemed positions come with great responsibility and challenges. Our school is confident that Jalene and Caylee will lead with dedication and integrity as they embark on their journey as leaders for the coming year.
CAPTAINS AND VICE CAPTAINS
ST. DOMINIC’S
St. Dominic’s House proudly welcomes their new Captain, Jessica Davis, and Vice Captain, Solange Blackman, as they receive the mantle from outgoing leaders Rubiany Codallo and Anata Charles. As leadership transitions, the house looks forward to the new experiences and lasting memories that will be shared under their guidance with their Blue Panther leaders.
ST. CATHERINE’S
St. Catherine’s House acknowledges S’rai Brown as their new Captain and Evanna Elcock as their new Vice Captain, and congratulates former Captain Jaymarie Douglas and Vice Captain Ava Marie Dyer for their service. The house looks forward to seeing their new leaders guide them “Forever Upwards” while upholding the proud name and legacy of St. Catherine’s.
ST. ALBERT’S
St. Albert’s House celebrates their incoming Captain, Ailaina Marcellin, and Vice Captain, Jenecia Reid, as leadership is passed on from Kailey Letren-Boiselle and Haliya McKenna. The girls welcome them with pride and confidence, knowing they will continue to promote “Strength in Unity” and make the next year memorable for every Albert’s girl.
ST. ROSE’S
St. Rose’s House warmly welcomes their new Captain, Kacey Ramdeen, and Vice Captain, Sarah Romany, as they received the responsibility of leadership from Arianna Wattley and Jade Siu Kwan Hang. As they embark on their journey as leaders for the upcoming year, the house is excited to see how they will inspire the girls to rise like the Phoenix and uphold their motto, “First Things First.”
We also acknowledge our new incoming Prefecting Body as they embrace their new roles and responsibilities and lead with honesty and resilience, setting a great example for the school body.
As one chapter comes to a close, we offer a heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing leadership body for their faithful service, dedication and commitment to the values of Holy Name . Through leadership, they have served with integrity and humility,y leaving a lasting impact on our school community.
We warmly welcome our incoming leadership body and congratulate them on answering the call to lead. Leadership at Holy Name is rooted in service, faith and unity, and we are confident that they will guide their peers with wisdom, compassion and courage.
As the guards have changed, we look ahead with hope and trust, knowing that God’s guidance will continue to lead our school. May our new leaders honour the legacy before them and continue to uphold the spirit and values of Holy Name.
Written By: Mya Cox, Niemah Caseman & Kyara Linton
Photos Provided By: Jalene James