SEQ’s 2023 primary school captains: Here’s what they have to say
A new wave of captains is about to shake up southeast Queensland schools, with a list of fresh ambitions and stack of energy. Here’s what’s special to them. SEE THE LIST
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A new wave of captains is about to shake up southeast Queensland schools, with a list of fresh ambitions and stack of energy.
Their great ideas span from organising fundraising and assigning new chess club captains to environmental campaigns.
Others will be facing their fear of public speaking and challenging themselves to be the best school representatives they can be.
Southeast Qld school leaders of 2023 reveal plans for the year
With such bright sparks at the helm, there’s no doubt 2023 will be filled with boundless possibilities as these young captains do their classmates proud.
Meet the little leaders of 2023:
Birkdale State School
Aayushree Thapa
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Being able to lead the school and being a role model for younger students.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Be a good role model for younger students and show how being a respectful responsible and safe person looks like.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
To make our school a more eco-friendly place.
Alexis Mathia
Alexis Mathia is a Birkdale State School captain currently in Japan.
Avin Rogers
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
The most exciting things about being a school captain this year is working with all of the other kids and getting to present the awards to them. As well as being able to speak at assembly.
What are you required to do as school captain?
As school captain I am required to speak on assembly when need to, set a good example for all of the kids in the school, maintain good academic endeavour and attend all school events. Being remembered as a school captain for what I did and being able to do what I am required to do.
Hallie Burrell
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
The most exciting thing about being school captain for me is that I get to lead the school and have students look up to me.
What are you required to do as school captain?
You have to set a good example and help students and staff in the school.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
To make everyone in this school feel like they belong and not dread getting up in the morning having to go to school.
Leo Osmanagic
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Getting to be a role model for the younger generation.
What are you required to do as school captain?
As school captain I am required to help set up assembly and ceremonies.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
The one main thing that I would like to achieve is to help my peers do their best.
Zack Hilder
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
The most exciting thing about being a school captain is that my self and the other school captains get to go to the Young Leaders’ Day.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Be responsible, be a role model, extra events and activities.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
Get rid of all the ibis and rubbish around the school.
Brighton State School
Kaia Walker
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
I am excited to have the responsibility of such an important role.
What are you required to do as school captain?
I will be a great example to the other students and follow the four school rules; Be safe, Be a Learner, Be respectful and Be responsible.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want to raise funds for all our charities that we, as a student council, have chosen to support.
Owen Rennie
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
I am really excited to speak on parade and help run it.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Speak on parade, go to student council meetings and decide on how to help fellow students and care for our school, make sure all students at Brighton are heard.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want to make the students happy to come to school.
Brisbane Christian College
Annabelle Hill
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
I get to be a role model to other students.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Attends student rep council meetings, attend leadership training sessions, be a bridge builder mediator, work with the staff leadership team and help our fellow students in all areas of school.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
Making school a happier place.
Zak Williams
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Putting the School flags up.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Attend student representative council meetings, leadership training sessions, be a bridge builder mediator, work with the staff leadership team and help fellow students in all areas of school.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
Making the school better.
Ferny Grove State School
Darren – School captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Everything! Being voted school captain was very exciting. School captain is something I have always wanted to do, so I am excited for everything that I will get to do this year.
What are you required to do as school captain?
I will help with the running of school parades, attend special events for the school, to be a positive role model to all students, and the most important thing, is to continue to make sure all students feel safe, included and are treated equally while at school.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I would like to encourage all students to think about and use the school’s Learning Superpowers more, both in and out of the classroom.
Indi – School captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
I’m really excited about being school captain and sharing my ideas with teachers and students on how to improve our school. I want to help encourage everyone to give things a go and try their best.
What are you required to do as school captain?
My role as school captain is to spread kindness throughout our school and engage and encourage everyone to do the best they can.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want all children at lunchtime to be out playing with their friends and for no student to have to sit on the “buddy bench”.
Atticus – Vice-captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Getting to do fun jobs and getting to help out in the school and set a good example for other students.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Help out with running events, give speeches, assist teachers and students.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
Build a warm, inviting and fun environment for learning through more art around the school.
Jennifer – Vice-captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
I’m not quite sure yet, but I’m looking forward to going on the school captain retreat and getting to sit on stage during assembly and present. And also making new friends.
What are you required to do as school captain?
To be a good role model for the lower school and my peers and model our Learning Superpowers.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
To help my school continue to be an inclusive and friendly place to be for everyone to learn and play.
Noah – Vice-captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Trying to make the school an even better place and running assemblies.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Be a good role model for other students.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
To find a way to keep the school grounds cleaner to stop crows and ibis making a mess and making it a nicer place to learn in.
Zoe – Vice-captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
For me the most exciting thing about being school captain is speaking on parade.
What are you required to do as school captain?
As a school captain I am required to speak on assembly. I will attend student council meetings and talk and listen to people who need help or have ideas and take these to student council. I am to set an example for others, wear my uniform with pride and be a great role model for other students.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
The Gaga pit that was built last year is so popular with students. I would like to see another one built on the year 3/4 oval for more students to use!
Genesis Christian College
Ava McCarthy – Primary captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
It is exciting to get to work with the other Student Prefects and teachers to try to build an even better College community.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Be a role model for other students and run assemblies and assist at other school events. To uphold our school motto – ‘Your word is my light’. As we are a Christian college it is important to try to be Christ-like and to live like Jesus.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want to help build a culture of respect for the people and the property of our amazing College and to always encourage all students to be active members of our school and all the great things it offers.
Ethan – Primary captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Leading the assemblies throughout the year.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Help out with jobs, Be a role model for primary students, keep committed to duties.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want to achieve playing fairly at play time.
Elijah Edwards – Primary vice-captains
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
We get to run a lot of things and that is exciting.
What are you required to do as school captain?
We have to be willing to serve and give up our time for the college.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want to help the school and make it even better.
Stella Williamson – Primary vice-captains
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Helping out at different events whereas before in other grades I would just be watching and also, just getting the opportunity to be a captain.
What are you required to do as school captain?
I have to help students and staff and do jobs around the school, like help at assembly and school events.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I would like to get the captains and prefects doing more jobs around the school and showing the younger students what they can do when their older.
Grace Lutheran Primary School
Isaac
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Going to events outside of the school.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Lead assemblies and speak at different types of events.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I would like for people of the public to see what a great school Grace Lutheran Primary is.
Shruti
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Representing the school outside of the grounds.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Represent the school in a professional manner and other jobs like hosting assembly and chapel.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
Show everyone what a great community Grace Lutheran Primary School is!
Grovely State School
Bryn
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Getting to do activities and be involved in experiences that I wouldn’t get to otherwise.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Be a role model for younger students; participate in student council meetings; lead school assemblies; represent the school at major events; raise and lower the flags; and uphold the Grovely Learner Assets.
What is one thing you want to achieve for your school this year?
I just want to be a great school captain that other students can look up to and come to for support.
Myfanwy
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
The most exciting thing about being a school captain is knowing that all the students and teachers in the school think that I am going to be a great leader because they all voted for me.
What are you required to do as a school captain?
As a school captain, I am required to lead the students with compassion, knowing that everyone has special skills and is different in a good way. We can make our school a better learning and growing community by using all these special skills.
What is the one thing you want to achieve for your school this year?
The one thing I want to do as a captain of my school is to make our school successful. Whatever we choose to do, I want to help make sure that we do it together.
Mabel Park State School
Amber Rose Sherlock
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
I like being a cultural captain as I get to help out on parade. I love making posters and stuff for our celebrations and events.
What are you required to do as school captain?
I’m required to lead parade with the other leaders. It’s important to be nice to others, and fun to organise events like crazy sock day. It’s also important to think about what the donations will go towards.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want to help other kids understand what they are worth and how important they are to so many people.
Devonte Hohepa
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
The most exciting thing about being school captain is speaking in front of people on parade, helping people and getting a brighter future. I like helping around the school and I am very keen organise activities around the school for our students.
What are you required to do as school captain?
I am required to attend meetings, do anything a staff member tells me to do, help around the school and be kind. It’s important to let people have a voice.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
The goal I want to archive is to make kids happy and inspire other students to be leaders in the future. Make my family proud and try my best to get good grades.
Hafsa Abdirahman Ahmed
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
The most exciting thing about being a school cultural captain is going up on stage and helping out for school events like parade. I also enjoy helping the little kids around the school.
What are you required to do as school captain?
My job is to go to meetings and help organise events and help our little kids follow our school values of trust, courage and respect.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
Something I want to achieve is to inspire kids to become a school leader like me and be a good role model to others. That it’s important to listen to the teacher and to be on task so you can learn. I also would like to help in Prep if they having problems.
Mahlie Fing
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
The most exciting thing about being school captain is I get to be a role model for my peers and younger students. it’s also exciting going up on stage speaking for parade every week.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Some jobs of mine is to show up to meetings. It’s also my job to show trust, courage and respect, our school values, so other students can see me and copy. My job is also to speak on parade in front of the school.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
Some things I want to do in my school is fund raise more money to buy more supplies and ingredients to make food for students who don’t have lunch. I also want to host and make games for students who don’t have friends to play with or who just don’t have anything to play at lunch. I also want to encourage people to not litter especially in our school so we can all learn in a clean environment.
Matthew Lalruathlua
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
The most exciting thing about being a school vice-captain is doing activities with the deputy’s principals and with the other captains. I like having meetings because setting up for parade is what I like and working with peers.
What are you required to do as school captain?
I am required to help run parade and events. Also work with the student council. I am looking forward to running activities for students on the junior campus for our younger students.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
One thing I want to achieve this year is to raise money for the school so we can improve our school’s playground on the middle campus or maybe help buy more food for our school breakfast club.
Sela Tuitufu
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
The most exciting thing about being a school captain is not only do you get to help teachers you also get to help peers with their school work. It also fun to be part of running lunch time activities for all students at our school.
What are you required to do as school captain?
As a school captain I am required to be a good role model to all my peers and to prove that Mabel Park State School is one of the best schools in our area.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
One thing I want to achieve this year as a school captain is to support my peers to know they can be anything they put their mind too.
Stevie Farrington
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
One of the most exciting things about being a school vice-captain is speaking on parade in front of the whole school.
What are you required to do as school captain?
I am required to take care of the school and make students feel welcomed. I also have the responsibility of setting up the flags at the front of the school each morning.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
One thing I want to achieve for my school is to help children of all ages to make some friends or decide where they like to play and what they would like to play.
Wonder Agbozo
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
As cultural captain I enjoy setting up activities for kids that are bored at lunchtime or kids that have no friends. I really enjoy helping out around the school.
What are you required to do as school captain?
I am required to set up for parade and talk about important things in our leadership meeting like activities for lunchtime and what students want for attendance rewards.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want to achieve good grades and be recognised for being a good leader.
MacGregor State School
Antares Bai
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
The most exciting thing about being school captain, is that I am able to have regular meetings with the deputies, as well as being able to organise fundraisers to better improve our school.
What are you required to do as school captain?
As a school captain, I am required to organise fundraisers, prepare speeches, run the assemblies, keep the school happy, and to help give students a safe environment to learn in.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want to finally bring the bubblers to the school ovals with the help of fundraisers.
Felicia Chen
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
I enjoy leading the school and having this amazing opportunity to improve and build my leadership. I look forward to participating in all the leadership programs. When I first found out I was a school captain I was really happy and excited as it was a goal that I had really wanted to achieve. I think that is a way to serve my school for giving me six wonderful and rewarding years at Macgregor.
What are you required to do as school captain?
I am required to be a role model to my peers and to lead the school by following the peace code. I need to contribute ideas and make suggestions regarding the school’s events and happenings. Also, I’ll strive to be helpful and cooperative by trying to assist anyone in need of help.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want to try and create more fundraisers that will bring the school community together and create a positive and happy environment. I aim to encourage my fellow students to actively participate in school events. With the funds we have gathered we can use them for activities, projects and to cater for the student’s needs.
Jonathan Zhu
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
It’s really exciting that I get to really show my leadership skills at assembly and to go around and help the small kids like Year 1 and preps.
What are you required to do as school captain?
We have lots more of responsibility as a school captain, as we must make sure we do all our duties and do everything responsibly on top of all the homework and other things we need to do in Year 6. We also have to make speeches during assemblies, which is really nerve – wracking, especially when you know you have half the school watching you!
What is one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I would really like to bring back Mayfest, the old school festival. It was really fun, and it had all sorts of rides, but it was cancelled in 2020 after Covid broke out, but for me and many other students it was one of the best parts of the entire school year.
Seerit Singh
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
The most exciting thing about being a school captain is being able to provide leadership and guide and support my peers as well as organising and presenting at important school events.
What are you required to do as school captain?
I am required to work alongside the teachers in arranging activities and events as well as being an exemplary role model to the school community.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I would like to start a fundraiser to help install airconditioning in our school hall. Running a crazy hair and sock day or a pyjama day once a term would be a great way to achieve this.
Morayfield State School
Couper Long
The most exciting thing about being school captain for Couper is getting out and helping everyone in the school and doing speeches.
Harlee Peppiat
The most exciting thing about being school captain for Harlee is that she will be representing our great school at ceremonies and continue being a great role model for all the students at MSS.
Morayfield State school captainsroles include:
Following school rules and leading by example;
Making presentations and presenting awards;
Helping staff with important jobs;
Helping students;
Being great role models;
Helping students be the best they can be;
Helping with organising special events;
Welcoming visitors to our school.
Narangba Valley State School
Flynn Wagner – School captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Opportunity to be a leader to look forward to events and being part of doing things for others in the school.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Encouraging students when they need it, helping students get to know the school and showing up to meetings to give ideas on what students want for our school.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
Creating more gardens for students to relax and enjoy!
Nayli Ranasinghe – School captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
I feel more responsible to look after everyone and am looking forward to the National Young Leaders’ Day.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Help out at assemblies, fundraisers and to show others what is right and wrong. Always smile!
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
More children being kind and following the rules like walking on the concrete.
Arne Lemmer – School vice-captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Seeing how everything works at school, like organising events and being able to help out.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Being a role model for others and be willing to do everything and not slack off!
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
To appreciate Chappy and help her more this year. It would be great to have a second Chappy for our school.
Macy Aczel – School vice-captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Getting to inspire other students, encouraging them to try their hardest and achieve their goals.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Make sure everyone is included, planning special events for everyone to look forward to.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
Our school is already great – wanting to do fundraising to make it an even better learning place for all kids.
Sofie Seeds – School vice-captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Being able to lead the school and being a role model for everyone.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Lift others up by being kind and make them feel welcome. Represent the school being by being available to help out to better our community.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
Lots of community participation in fundraising to emphasise learning opportunities and playtime for everyone.
NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
OLIVIA EMMANUEL
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
The most exciting thing about being a Junior School Captain is that I get to know more people and contribute to the development of the students and our school.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I would like to continue to help our students in all aspects of school life and fulfill my responsibilities as a Junior School Captain by following the school motto, Character through Christ.
NOAH COOK
What is the most exciting thing about being school captain?
The opportunity to improve my leadership and public speaking skills.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school?
Encourage participation in the academic, sport and cultural activities of the school to develop the unique gifts and talents of students.
ABIGAIL JOHNSEN
What is the most exciting thing about being school captain?
It’s great to have the opportunity to help our school and take on more responsibilities.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
To build strong relationships within our Northside school community.
TYLER BARRY
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
To have the honour of serving and representing Northside as well as the opportunity to learn new skills that come with this role.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
To help the teachers of the Junior School encourage all the students to realise their potential and have a heart for community.
Raceview State School
Airlie McClear – School captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
The most exciting thing about being school captain is being able to represent my school as a leader.
What are you required to do as school captain?
As a school captain I am required to make sure that school is a fun place for students to come too.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
One thing I would like to achieve this year is to make people want to come to school.
Braxton Cumming – School captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
The most exciting thing about being school captain is getting to lead my school and to represent my school.
What are you required to do as school captain?
As a school captain I am required to set a good example for the school and be a good leader.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
One thing I would like to achieve this year is for everyone to have a good year at school and I would like everyone to achieve their goals.
Ashley Petersen – Vice-captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
The most exciting thing about being a school captain is being able to work with the principal, deputy principals, teachers and fellow captains.
What are you required to do as school captain?
As a school captain, I am required to be a role model, lead assemblies with my fellow captains, be responsible and complete jobs for the school.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
One thing I would like to achieve for our school is to increase respect for teachers and our school and improve participation by students academically and in sport.
Chloe Byrnes – Vice-captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
The most exciting thing about being a school captain is helping make the school a better place and a funnier place with activities, excursions and many other things.
What are you required to do as school captain?
As a school captain, I am required to take care, look out and support my peers and others while at school or wearing my uniform in a public place.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
One thing I would like to achieve for our school is to encourage students to be kind to others to make our school a great place to learn.
Rainworth State School
Bonnie Berkman
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Helping out around the school and being a role- model for the younger students.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Helping younger students around the school, attending student council meetings and visiting St. Vincent’s retirement home and other places.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
Becoming a better Leaders and always listening to others’ ideas.
Elliott Campbell
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Visiting other schools and working with other school captains.
What are you required to do as school captain?
I’ll need to run assemblies, help other students and welcome special guests to our school.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I’d like to leave a positive legacy for future generations of Rainworth students.
Gabby Nethercott
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
To be a role model for the students and running assembly.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Supporting Student Council, running assembly, meeting other school captains and welcoming guests to our school.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want to meet more people and students and become a person students look up to.
Johnny Dyson
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Working with other school captains and being a positive role model for younger students.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Speak on assembly and help student council with fund raising.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
To become a better leader and to meet more students around the school.
Scarborough State School
Johnathan Ellis
What are you most looking forward to?
I am looking forward to participating in special events and leading the whole of school assembly each week.
What are you hoping to achieve as a school leader?
I am hoping to achieve trust from my peers and develop my leadership skills.
Kody Martin
What are you most looking forward to?
I am most looking forward to being a great role model and working with the other student leaders and staff to achieve our goals for 2023.
What are you hoping to achieve as a school leader?
I would like to implement new activities that will encourage more involvement for learning in a fun way.
Liam Baldwin
What are you most looking forward to?
I am most looking forward to working with other students and making the school a better place.
What are you hoping to achieve as a school leader?
I am hoping to get the sports shed running smoothly. It allows students to borrow equipment during their breaks. I am looking forward to being a voice for the other students. If they hear any problems, I’d like to help them in any way possible.
Olivia Worsfold
What are you most looking forward to?
I am looking forward to representing the school I love, being involved in school events and being a role model to other students.
What are you hoping to achieve as a school leader?
I will work with the other student leaders to make sure everyone feels involved and included.
Silkstone State School
Abrax Singh – School captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
The most exciting thing about being school captain is the opportunity to make a positive impact on my school
community and to work with my teachers, fellow leaders and students.
What are you required to do as school captain?
I’m required to set the standard for my fellow students and influence others to do the right thing. I also have to extend my help to students in need.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want to raise lots of funds for my school for more sports equipment, for example; soccer goals and new sports gear. I also want to raise funds for better and cleaner toilets.
Hamsa Shantharaju Nagendra – School captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
There are a lot of things that will excite me, such as ANZAC Day, the graduation ceremony, sport days, swimming carnivals and most of all, the academic ceremony. It is a pleasure to lead Silkstone State School as a school captain every day and also events in 2023.
What are you required to do as school captain?
As a school captain, I am required to do a lot of things. The main expectations are to run lunchtime activities, help out at the sport shed, be a conscientious student at all times and to be a role model at all times. It is also very important to attend all school leader meetings so I am aware about what is happening.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
It will be really nice if all Silkstone State School students can trust me and my team. I also appreciate a successful 2023 year for me, my peers, the school and staff. I am very lucky to have this wonderful opportunity to help myself develop more skills and learn to have more responsibilities.
Madison Shennan – Vice-captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Having to push myself out of my comfort zone with public speaking along with wanting to set a good example for younger students.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Speak on assembly, being a good example for being safe, respectful, responsible and an active learner. Attend all school captain meetings.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
To expand the senior playground since I find it unfair it’s just a tiny square on the bottom of the oval.
Zoe Smith – Vice-captain
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
I am excited to be given the chance to be a part of the leadership team and to represent the school. I hope to be an inspiration to others and I am looking forward to doing this with my friends.
What are you required to do as school captain?
The school leaders will set an exemplary standard of behaviour. I will represent the school in a positive way and will complete any tasks required to the best of my ability.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I would really like to be a part of a successful Year 6/senior fundraising event to bring the school together, have some fun and raise funds for a worthwhile cause to be discussed and chosen by the school leaders/school council at future meetings. I would like to raise funds for an animal shelter/ RSPCA or funds for the school library to bring more books to our junior school to help with future learning to read programs.
Somerville House
Hana Sheikh
What are you hoping to achieve as a school captain?
I am hoping to have a happy year where everyone, especially the Year 6 cohort feels like a
team. I want to be a kind and encouraging captain who is the sort of person that anyone in
the school will be happy to talk to about anything.
What are you looking forward to as a school captain?
Getting to know the girls better and leading the Junior School with kindness and compassion
are two aspects I am looking forward to in 2023. Working with the teachers and the other captains will be exciting and I’m sure we will make a great team.
Valentina Sakkas
What are you hoping to achieve as a school captain?
I am hoping to be an excellent role model to my peers. I will be inclusive and encouraging to
everyone. I will do my best to include the whole of the Junior School in events and activities.
I hope to set an example for all the Somerville students of how to be a true ‘girl in green.’
What are you looking forward to as a school captain?
I am looking forward to 2023 being a year where I can inspire others to achieve their goals
and develop a positive attitude. I’m excited to work with the teachers to plan events and
assemblies.
Springfield Anglican College
Eamon Alexander
What are you most looking forward to?
I have been at The Springfield Anglican College since Kindergarten and have always looked up to the College leaders. I am looking forward to having my chance to be a role model, to being involved in College activities, and to positively contributing to life at TSAC.
What are you hoping to achieve as school captain?
I hope people will remember me as a kind, humble and successful leader who was always there for them. I am really looking forward to this opportunity.
Grace O’Bryan
What are you most looking forward to?
I am looking forward to meeting new people and working with the younger students to get
the most out of their time at school. I am also looking forward to helping at school events.
What are you hoping to achieve as school captain?
I hope that by the end of the year, I have helped to make the school more sustainable. I also
hope I can make school life a positive experience for all.
Staines Memorial College
Enoch Kuyogo
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Being able to help others learn about God.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Respecting others and being kind to everyone I come in contact with.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want to maintain a safe learning space for the children that go to Staines Memorial College.
Monica Guet
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Being someone people can talk to. I like to be the bridge for other students and teachers, so nobody feels alone.
What are you required to do as school captain?
To demonstrate respect to others in the school.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want to create a place where people can feel safe and learn.
St Kieran’s Primary School
Janko Booyse, school captain and Annabelle Graham, vice-captain:
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
It is really exciting for us as leaders to connect with the students as we love sitting and talking together. There is a lot of support from both the teachers and the students which is amazing. We feel like the teaches are going to provide us with a wide range of opportunities.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Although it is early in our leadership but we believe that throughout the year we will be focusing on helping students, listening to them and representing them to ensure that our school continues to improve. One of the goals that we have set ourselves is to be at all of the major events so that children know they can count on their leaders to be there and support them.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
We would like to focus on making sure that children feel happy and safe when they come into school each day. It‘s important that as leaders we take time to get to know each student and acknowledge the wonderful achievements/talents they have. We will make it our mission to share the great things happening in our school and lead from the front. Finally, we want to get out in the community and let everyone know just how amazing our school is, it’s a place where you can be yourself and shine bright.
St Peter’s Catholic Primary School
St Peter’s Catholic School do not nominate leaders, instead encourage all Year 6 students to step up and be leaders. Their Senior Leaders for 2023 are divided into ministries to support their school and wider community. Public Relations Ministry, Spirituality Ministry, Sport and Recreation Ministry and the Community Ministry.
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
April
What is the most exciting thing about being a house captain?
Encouraging our house and getting to go to meetings where we improve the school.
What are you required to do as house captain?
We help out the teachers, attending meetings and run sporting events.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
Help everyone feel motivated to do their best.
Asha
What is the most exciting thing about being a house captain?
I get to be a big role model in the school.
What are you required to do as house captain?
I care for people and help everyone.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
Making everyone feel that they are safe and not alone
Brocton
What is the most exciting thing about being a house captain?
Helping people.
What are you required to do a house captain?
Taking care of younger grades and being a good role model.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
To help everyone become good at swimming.
Isla
What is the most exciting thing about being a house captain?
I think the most exciting thing is the responsibilities.
What are you required to do as house captain?
We are required to lead war cries and lead our house to victory.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I would like to help my house achieve the most points and win.
Ned
What is the most exciting thing about being a house captain?
Leading the war cries and cheering on others.
What are you required to do as house captain?
Helping others, cheering them during athletics events.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
Helping students do well and hopefully getting to zones.
Oliver
What is the most exciting thing about being a house captain?
Helping others and leading sporting events.
What are you required to do as house captain?
Helping teachers, cheering, leading war cries, being a good role model.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
To help students do well at sports and hopefully make it to zones.
Poppy
What is the most exciting thing about being a house captain?
Helping younger kids at sporting events.
What are you required to do as house captain?
Help teachers and students at sporting events as well as leading our war cries.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want to help my house (O’Donnell) get the most points at the end of the year.
Spencer
What is the most exciting thing about being a house captain?
Wear a badge and be a leader.
What are you required to do as house captain?
Be a leader and help others.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
To help the students do their best and maybe go to zones.
Sunnybank State School
Azayla
What is the most exciting thing about being the school captain?
We get to be role models to the new students. It is such a fun and exciting role.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Be mature and responsible so that if the younger students follow us we are being like an older brother or sister to them.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
For everyone to be happy and to feel safe to come to school and be with their friends.
Indyanah
What is the most exciting thing about being the school captain?
We get to be involved in many special events including Halogen Young Leaders’ Day.
What are you required to do as school captain?
We help younger students and set a good example for all students to follow.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
To help our students improve their attendance and be at school learning every day.
Sahra
What is the most exciting thing about being the school captain?
Being a good role model for our younger students.
What are you required to do as school captain?
To show students the right thing to do and run whole school parades.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
To build the level of confidence in our students.
Sumayah
What is the most exciting thing about being the school captain?
You get to talk in front of the whole school at our weekly parades and whole school events. Everyone will see you and know that you are a good role model.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Make children happy and see what we do, so that when they grow up they can see what to do and they may have a chance at being the school captain too.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want every student to be happy and to look at us as role models and the best school captains.
Undurba State School
Angus Harris
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Probably the fact that I get to help out around the school and I get to meet new faces doing this job.
What are you required to do as school captain?
I am required to help around the school and I need to be ready when needed. I can catch up on work and can focus on the job at task. I also take the school flags up and down if necessary. We also host events or set up events.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want to leave something behind for the school and that something for me is a peaceful area in break that you can go to sit with your friends and do colourings and just talk. It would be surrounded by trees and it would have someone on duty of course.
Ruby Denton
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
To me, there are a lot of exciting things about being in the council. This includes working with the younger students and their parents, getting great opportunities (like this one) and much more. I also really enjoy working with the rest of the school council that I happily work with.
What are you required to do as school captain?
As a vice-captain, I am required to set up assemblies with the rest of the school council every Monday. I help the teachers with supervising the younger grades at break time.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I would love it if our school was able to have more fundraisers, I know we already to quite a lot of events which help to raise money, but I feel like if we were able to raise more money, we could add lot of things to the school and make it the best it can possibly be.
Sukhjot Muhar
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
One of the most exciting things about being school captain is that we get to work with other students that are the same age as us and create beautiful and complex things by working together. The student leadership team is where we get to work together, your ideas are respected. It is what you could call a “perfect team” although it isn’t the best team, it is where you and your ideas are taken into thought, where you can also have an input on your school pros and cons. Another exciting thing is that you also get to help your peers and allow their voice to be heard. The student leaders are also the insiders, we can talk to the students on the same level and really see what they need and want.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Every Monday at first lunch, we have a student leadership meeting that includes the entire leadership team; school captains, school vice-captains, sports captains, arts captain, school leaders, and library leaders. That afternoon in last session, we also have our weekly school assembly, this is lead by our leaders. We also have lunchtime duty where we help the teachers on duty. Some other responsibilities include helping out at school events (concerts, discos, movie nights etc), putting up and taking down the flags, and generally assisting whenever needed.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
Each year, the two school captains and the two school vice-captains do a legacy project with the student council. For example, last year, our captains decided to get some vests that student leaders could wear when we are helping either on lunch time duty or other events. This year, we might improve our bottle and can collection to make it more efficient. Alongside this, I would personally like to get everyone’s voices heard. Right from the younger grades so that it is all students that have a voice. Student leaders can help with this.
William Smith
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
I am excited to be able to work with the entire school and helping individual students through their school year.
What are you required to do as school captain?
As a school captain I am required to help when I can and always be there when I am needed.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
This year I want to achieve 2023 being the best year that I can even with all my Year 6 work and the fact that I am a captain. To me that means keeping my grades up while helping with the student council.
Walloon State School
Lauren
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Running Assemblies and special events.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Be a role model for others.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
To be a great Peer Mediator and support others to solve their problems.
Mataya
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
That we can do jobs and helps others around the school.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Help staff and students in many different ways.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
To support all students in feeling welcome at Walloon State School.
West Moreton Anglican College
Benjamin Leese
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
You get to go on special leadership camps to learn new skills, speaking at assembly, chapel and special events at WestMAC are also exciting.
What are you required to do as school captain?
To encourage others and to show teamwork and kindness.
What is one thing you want to achieve for your school this year?
To be a good role model for the younger Junior School students at WestMAC.
Genevieve Weston
What is the most exciting thing about being a school captain?
Being a part of many school activities and contributing to decisions about our WestMAC Junior School.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Requirements include leading by example, speaking at assembly, volunteering during school activities, supporting Junior School students and representing West Moreton Anglican College.
What is one thing you want to achieve for your school this year?
I would like to lead a fun activity, which will raise money for a good cause, and that will help Junior School students fulfil The WestMAC Way values of being kind to ourselves, to others and to the environment.
Wishart State School
Kyal Gibson
What is the most exciting thing about being school captain?
I get the opportunity to grow leadership skills and grow more confident in public speaking.
What are you required to do as school captain?
To be a voice for my peers to my principal and deputy principal regarding what my peers would like at the school. I also lead my peers and host assemblies.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I want to encourage there being a chess captain. We have a chess club and there are around 80 kids playing in the club right now. There are a large group of students waiting on the waiting list, and it is growing in popularity. Other schools have chess captains. This could be a great goal for strategy thinkers. I would like to encourage the school principals to consider a chess captain.
Paige Surawski
What is the most exciting thing about being school captain?
Meeting new people and being able to work with other students, teachers, school leaders and local councillors to make a difference in our school community.
What are you required to do as school captain?
Represent my school to the best of my ability to by being a good role model, listening to others and having a positive attitude. I will also need to help out with school activities and functions and represent Wishart at community events.
What one thing do you want to achieve for your school this year?
I hope to motivate and encourage others to help them achieve their very best. I would also like to be a voice for the students of my school so that their great ideas or any concerns they have can be heard. That way, we can continue to make Wishart the best school possible.
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