Fraser Coast 2023 school captains revealed

The Fraser Coast’s 2023 school captains and leaders have been revealed as they share their goals for the coming year.

The Fraser Coast School Captains for 2023 have been revealed.

With ambitious goals and visions for 2023, the Fraser Coast’s schools are in good hands with this year’s leaders.

The region’s schools have been asked to showcase their leaders for the year, and share what their goals and ambitions are.

Some schools such as Star of the Sea Catholic Primary school have opted against having school leaders and are instead finding ways to celebrate the entire year 6 cohort.

Join us as we celebrate these inspiring students taking their first steps in leadership roles.

URANGAN POINT STATE SCHOOL

Urangan Point State School School captains.

Captain: Evelyn Rich, 11

Evelyn wants to be a criminologist and an author.

Evelyn wanted to become a student leader to help her school become its best and help the students who need it. As captain, she wants to make students feel comfortable and safe.

She loves the students and staff at Urangan Point State school. “They do everything to give us a great education,” Evelyn said.

She also enjoys participating and competing in the Hervey Bay Nippers.

Captain: Omar Salim, 11

Omar want to leave a legacy and hopes that by being a role model, everyone will follow in his footsteps resulting in a safer, happier school.

Omar wanted to become a student leader because he wanted to help fellow students. In his role he’s keen to learn more and improve on his public speaking and confidence.

As captain, he hopes raise money for new soccer nets, basketball hoops and introduce a year 6 market day.

His favourite thing about his school is the “amazing” teachers.

K’gari House Captain: Kimberley Jane Hickman, 11

Kimberley would like to be a teacher when she grows up.

Kimberley has always looked up to the school leaders and wanted to follow in their footsteps.

As student leader, she wants to encourage other students to think big. She loves how at Urangan Point State School everyone looks out for each other.

Kimberley said she was proud to be the first person in her family to have the amazing opportunity to be school captain.

K’gari House Captain: Dajarra Currie, 11

Dajarra would like to play NRL for the Melbourne Storm or the North Queensland Cowboys.

Dajarra wanted to be a student leader so he could be a productive role model for all students.

As student leader, he hopes to give students more of an opportunity to learn the Butchulla language.

“I love all my amazing teachers and peers as they are always there for me,” he said.

Narawi House Captain: Savannah Lier, 10

Savannah wants to be a vet when she grows up, because she loves animals. She especially loves caring for her three cats.

Savannah wanted to be a student leader because she admired the school’s past leaders. She said she wanted to be a good role model for other students.

“I love Urangan Point State School because we always help each other,” Savannah said.

I would like to become a vet when I grow up because I love animals.

Narawi House Captain: Braith Winter, 11

Braith wants to work in the automotive industry when he grows up.

Braith said he wanted to be a student leader to help change the school in a positive way. As Narawi House Captain, he wants to create more positivity particularly on the school’s sports days.

Braith loves the teachers, staff, students and the “fun” learning.

“At Urangan Point State School the teachers create competitions or challenges that encourage us to learn,” he said.

Student Council: Kyah Golding, 11

Kyah would like to be a dancer or makeup artist when she grows up.

Kyah hopes to help other students in her role in the student council.

“I love everything about my school,” Kyah said.

Kyah hopes to leave a positive legacy behind when she finishes her primary school education.

Student Council: Ashley Woods, 10

Ashley would like to be a marine biologist or a professional soccer player when he grows up.

Ashley wanted to become student leader to make positive changes and follow in his sister's footsteps.

As school leader, he wants to raise money to provide additional sports equipment and resources for the school.

He loves the caring environment, quality education and the friendships formed at the school.

Student Council: Sarah Reynolds, 11

Sarah enjoys sharing her culture through food.

Sarah wanted to become a student leader because she wanted to make school somewhere that students want to be. As student leader, she wants to make the school a better place for students.

She loves that, at Urangan Point State School, they all look out for each other. Sarah wants to be a teacher when she grows up.

Student Council: Cash Kynoch, 11

Cash enjoys playing basketball and soccer after school, and would like to be a professional basketball player when he grows up.

Cash wanted to become a student leader to help other people in the school. As student leader, he hopes to become a positive role model.

He loves all the positive help he gets from his teachers at Urangan Point State School.

TORQUAY STATE SCHOOL

Torquay State School 2023 Captains. Pictured: Storm Squires and Herbert Lange.

Herbert Lange, 11

When he grows up, Herbert wants to be a police officer so that he can help people in need.

Herbert wanted to become school captain so he could help students who are struggling with school work.

As school captain, he wants to help students with their friendships by teaching them how to be kind to each other and use caring words.

What he loves most about his school is that the teachers care about them and will help them when they need it.

Storm Squires, 11

When she grows up, Storm wants to be a professional hip hop dancer or a baker.

Storm wanted to become school captain because she wanted to prove to herself that she can be brave when talking to large groups of people.

She hopes that, as school captain, people will look up to her because she stands up for her beliefs.

Storm loves that her school provides different programs for different interests and cultures.

SANDY STRAIT STATE SCHOOL

Sandy Strait State School 2023 school leaders and their principal, Russell Hotchin.

School leader: Zara Adcock, 11

Zara wants to go to university after graduating high school. Photo taken with her mum.

Zara wanted to be school leader, so she could have the advantages and life skills that leadership role provides.

As captain, she hopes to be a kind and fair role model for others.

What she loves most about her school is the sports opportunities.

School leader: Piper Smith, 11

Piper wants to either be a professional WNRL player or be a tradie when she grows up. Photo taken with her mum.

Piper wanted to become a student leader because it looked like fun and would help her succeed in life.

As school leader, she hopes to get more confident in speaking in front of a large crowd.

She loves that her school is very involved in lots of sports and how much wildlife there is around the school.

School leader: Annabella Hansen, 11

When she grows up, Annabella wants to become a teacher or work with animals. Photo taken with her dad.

Annabella wanted to become a school leader because she wanted to help others and learn new skills.

She also wanted to become more confident from speaking on assembly.

She hopes to make a difference and to be a nice, helpful school leader.

Annabella loves that her school is supportive and that there are heaps of nice, caring teachers and students.

School leader: Emily Hunter, 11

When she grows up, Emily would like to be a dolphin trainer. Photo taken with her dad.

Emily wanted to become a student leader to support and continue to build upon her schools strong community spirit.

As a student leader, she hopes to encourage students to take an active role in making the school even greater, and to show them that their ideas and opinions matter.

The thing she loves most about her school is the strong supportive network between the students, teachers and families.

School leader: Maddison Gallagher, 11

Maddison wants to work with kids when she grows up, preferably as a primary school teacher. Photo taken with her dad.

Maddison wanted to be a student leader because she loves public speaking, and wanted to be a good role model to her peers.

As school leader, she hopes to become more confident in her public speaking and to have an amazing experience.

She loves how her school is very inclusive and sustainable.

Maddison wants everyone to know that she loves being a student at Sandy Straits and living in the “beautiful” town of Hervey Bay.

School leader: Hayden Charlton, 10

When Hayden grows up, he wants to be a mechanical engineer in the motorsport industry. Photo taken with his dad.

After being inspired by the previous student leaders, Hayden wanted to become a student leader so he could represent the school.

As student leader, he hopes to make the school community proud, inspire other students and improve his leadership skills.

Hayden loves the PE program and the supportive community at his school.

Kondari House Captain: Jonah Emerson, 12

When he grows up, Jonah wants to be an engineer. Photo taken with his mum.

Jonah wanted to become a school leader so he could learn the skills to help him with sports and school activities as well as, in future employment.

As school leader, he hopes to be seen as a good role model and inspire others to do the same.

What he loves most about his school are the friendships he has made and the learning and sporting opportunities.

Kondari House Captain: Sienna Turnbull, 10

When Sienna grows up, she hopes to be either a vet, famous singer, model, actress or gymnast. Photo taken with her mum.

Sienna wanted to be a school leader to inspire others to do the right thing, and to become a better person.

As school leader, she wants to help teach other students to follow the school rules and hopes to represent her school in a mature, respectful, polite and responsible way.

What she loves most about the school is the kind staff and hardworking teachers.

Corrawinga House Captain: Jake Perkins, 10

When Jake grows up, he wants to be an engineer. Photo taken with his sister, Abby.

Jake wanted to become house captain so he could lead his house on sporting days.

As captain, he hopes to encourage others to participate in sports. His favourite part about his school is PE.

Corrawinga House Captain: Mikaylah Degiorgio, 11

When she grows up, Mikaylah wants to be a primary school teacher because she loves to help her peers. Photo taken with her mum.

Mikaylah wanted to become a student leader because she wanted be a reliable role model to younger students.

She hopes be successful in her leadership role, because she puts a lot of effort into her work.

Mikaylah loves that her school always encourages students to do their very best, be positive, safe, and to care for the environment.

Tulara House Captain: Elektra Orr, 11

When she grows up, Electra wants to be a pharmacist. Photo taken with her dad.

Elektra wanted to become a school leader, so she could be a role model to my peers.

As school leader, she wants to help others and to be a grateful leader that thinks of others.

Elektra loves everything about her school.

Tulara House Captain: Shareefa Abdou, 11

When Shareefa grows up, she wants to be a marine biologist. Photo taken with her mum.

Shareefa wanted to become a student leader so she could bring new ideas to her school and make it more sustainable for the community as well as making sure, every student’s voices can be heard.

As school leader, she hopes to achieve equality for all the students at her school.

Shareefa loves that her school strives for sustainability and has friendly and welcoming students.

Sustainability Coordinator: Ellie Groves, 11

When she grows up, Ellie would like to be a police officer, teacher, or someone who works to help the environment. Photo taken with her mum.

Ellie wanted to be a student leader so she could make a difference in the school and community.

As school leader, she hopes to help new students and try to make the environment cleaner for everyone.

What she loves most about her school is the amazing teachers and principals, and hanging out with her friends.

Sustainability coordinator: Imogen Baker

Pictured: Imogen with her dad

HOWARD STATE SCHOOL

Howard State School 2023 school leaders with principal Gary Boobyer. Pictured: (from left) Owin Harris, Poppy Coates, Mickenzi Plate, Ari Jorgensen, Lilly-Ann Hope, and Meka Priest.

Owin Harris, 11

Owin wanted to become school captain because he loves sports.

As captain, he hopes to organise more sports activities for the school.

Owin wants to be a builder when he grows up.

Poppy Coates, 11

Poppy wanted to become school captain because she had always looked up to other school captains.

She hopes to inspire people to play sport.

What she loves most about her school is how everyone is very welcoming.

Poppy wants to be a prep teacher when she grows up.

Mickenzi Plate, 10

Mickenzi wanted to become school captain because she wanted to be the first one in her family to have the role.

What she loves most about her school is being with her friends.

Mickenzi wants to be a vet when she grows up.

Ari Jorgensen, 11

Ari wanted to become school captain for the challenge of public speaking.

As captain, he hopes to be a good role model and to help others.

What he loves most about his school are the students and teachers.

Ari wants to be an engineer when he grows up.

Lilly-Ann Hope, 11

Lilly-Ann loves sports and she hopes her passion for that will help her become a good school leader.

Lilly-Ann wants to work in a restaurant when she grows up.

Meka Priest, 11

Meka wanted to become school captain because she always wanted to wear the school leader badge. As captain, she hopes to be a good role model.

Meka wants to be an artist when she grows up.

TORBANLEA STATE SCHOOL

Captain: Eva Newbery, 11

When she grows up, Eva would like to be a scientist who either specialises in physics or genetics.

Eva wanted to become a school captain because she wanted to make the school a better place.

She said she wanted the school council to introduce a recycling program and a school veggie patch.

What she loves most about her school is the relationships between students and teachers.

Captain: Elivia Bieber, 11

When she grows up, Elivia wants to be a police detective.

Elivia wanted to become school captain to make positive changes in her school and hopes to be a role model.

While school captain, Elivia wants to make a positive impact on others and create a fun and memorable school environment.

She loves that her school is close knit and friendly.

KAWUNGAN STATE SCHOOL

Kawungan State School 2023 school leaders. (From left) Alexis, Eden, Madison, Amora, Indi, Olivia, Hayden, KathernBack left to right- Taylor, Ava, Caitlin, Grace, Sienna, Robbie, Ethan, Zain, Tia, Ellexi

Captain: Amora

Amora isn’t sure yet what she wants to be when she grows up. She says “I will take whatever life throws at me”.

Amora wanted to become school captain so she felt like she had a place at the school after recently moving there.

As captain, she hopes to make the school safe and for everyone feel like they belong.

Amora likes all the kind students and teachers at her school and enjoys the learning environment.

Captain: Robbie

Robbie says that he is learning some important lessons along the way, while he is captain.

Robbie wanted to become a school leader so that he could help make the school a better place and lead by example.

As captain, he hopes to make the school a better place and learn some life skills along the way.

Robbie’s favourite part about his school is the new buildings and equipment as well as the teachers.

Captain: Sienna

Sienna wants to be a paediatric doctor or fashion designer when she grows up.

Sienna wanted to be school captain to follow in the footsteps of her siblings.

As captain, she hopes to make the school a better place, and to help everyone feel equal.

Sienna loves the people at the school as well as the extra-curricular activities such as band and choir.

Captain: Indi

When she grows up, Indi would like to be an interior designer or a lawyer.

Following in her big sisters footsteps, Indi wanted to be school captain, because “it looked very fun”.

As captain, she hopes to make the school a more fun and safe place, “where people can come to school and be excited to be here”.

Indi loves the activities that they do at her school, such as the sports and swimming carnivals.

SUNBURY STATE SCHOOL

Sunbury State School 2023 captains (from left) Zoe Green, Ethan Hodgson, Austin Cherry and Quinn Whetters

Zoe Green, 11 

Zoe wanted to become school captain because she feels like she is a great leader.

What she loves most about her school is how so many people are willing to help others.

When she grows up Zoe would like to be a painter.

Ethan Hodgson, 11

Ethan wanted to become school captain because he likes to help others.

What he loves most about his school is that most of the people are nice and always like to help.

When he grows up, Ethan would like to be an actor or a truck mechanic.

Austin Cherry, 11

Austin wanted to become school captain because his sister was a school captain and he wanted to follow in her lead.

What he loves most about his school is his friends and the staff.

Austin wants to be a fitter and turner when he grows up.

Quinn Whetters, 11

Quinn wanted to become school captain because her dad was school captain.

When she grows up, Quinn wants to be a marine biologist or nurse.

MARYBOROUGH SPECIAL SCHOOL

School Captain: Ella Baker, 15

When she leaves school, Ella wants to be a paramedic. She also loves to sing.

Ella wanted to be school captain to help people and keep them safe.

As captain, she wants to organise a whole school celebration for epilepsy day and help people communicate with proloqu2go.

The thing she loves most about her school is the library with air con and computers.

Vice-Captain: Chloe Selby, 16

Chloe likes to be a friend to everyone.

Chloe wanted to be a school captain to be able to talk in the microphone on parade.

As captain, she would like to organise games with the whole school.

The thing she loves most about her school is the teachers.

When she leaves school, she wants to hang out with her boyfriend.

MARYBOROUGH CENTRAL STATE SCHOOL

Maryborough Central State School 2023 captains.

Captain: Meesaa Edge, 10

Meesaa wants to be a doctor when she grows up so she can help people.

Meesaa wanted to be school captain, ever since year 3. “I wanted to know how it felt to be a responsible school leader,” she said.

Captain: Taneeka Tebble, 10

Taneeka wants everyone to know how much she loves her family and friends.

Taneeka wanted to be school captain so that she could be helpful and responsible like the other school captains.

Now that she is a school leader, she wants to bring back the scooter club at her school.

When she grows up, Taneeka wants to be a veterinarian or youtuber.

Vice-captain: Owen Baker, 11

Owen wants to be a theme park owner that has dinosaurs when he grows up.

As vice-captain, Owen hopes to introduce new clubs and activities at the school.

What he loves most about school is getting to help out new students, like other students did for him when he was new.

Owen likes science and does science experiments at home.

Vice-captain: Caleb Nunan, 11

Caleb wants to be a zoologist when he grows up.

Caleb has always wanted to become a school captain.

As vice-captain, he wants to help the school become a better place for all students.

MARYBOROUGH WEST STATE SCHOOL

Maryborough West State School 2023 captains (from left) Reuben Kitching, Abigail Robertson, Gracie Foot, Phoebe Lee.

Captain: Phoebe Lee, 11

Phoebe hopes to one day become an author and own a book shop.

Phoebe wanted to be school captain to make a difference in her school and leave for high school feeling proud of herself.

She wants everybody to feel included as if their needs are being met.

When she grows up, she wants to be an author and own a bookshop in Maryborough that caters to all ages.

Captain: Reuben Kitching, 11

Reuben Kitching is proud to be the school’s 2023 captain.

While he is captain, Reuben hopes to be able to help the students and staff.

He hasn’t decided what he wants to be when he grows up yet.

Vice-captain: Abigail Robertson, 10

While Abigail suffers from juvenile arthritis, she still does what she loves and plays the violin.

Abigail wanted to become school captain so she could make a difference.

What she loves about her school is that there are so many different people.

When she grows up, Abigail would love to be a part time vet and a hairdresser.

Vice-captain: Gracie Foot, 12

Gracie plays flute and is also a dancer.

Gracie wanted to become school captain so she could represent her school and show responsibility.

She hopes to be a role model to the younger students and make the school safer and happier.

Gracie wants to one day become an astronomical engineer.

TIARO STATE SCHOOL

Captain & Kendall Sports Captain: Lilly, 11

Tiaro State School 2023 captain Lilly

Lilly wanted to become school captain so she could help and support other students.

As sports captain, she hopes to encourage more students to participate in school sports and physical activities.

When she grows up, Lilly would like to be a primary school teacher.

Vice-captain: Clay, 11

When he grows up, Clay would like to be a professional dirt bike rider.

Clay wanted to become school captain so he could help the younger students understand the expectations and routines of the school.

Kendall Sports Vice Captain: Jemma, 10

When she grows up, Jemma wants to work at a piggery and be able to ride a horse.

Jemma wanted to be vice sports captain because she loves sports and helping others.

She is in year 5, and hopes that next year she can become sports captain.

Lawson Sports Captain: Ebonie, 11

Ebonie currently represents her school in sports and wants to be an Olympian when she grows up.

Ebonie wanted to be a sports captain because she love sports and likes teaching other students how to play team sports.

While she is captain, she wants students to learn to work together as a team.

Lawson Sports Vice Captain: Indianna, 11

When she grows up, Indianna wants to be a vet and an Olympic gymnast.

Indianna wanted to become sports captain because she loves sports and helping other children learn.

She wants to teach other kids how to work together and get better at sports. At her school, she loves the caring teachers and that they have a big open sports space.

PARKE STATE SCHOOL

Parke State School leaders with their letter of congratulations from Fraser Coast Regional Council Mayor George Seymour. Pictured (from left) Charlie Gunn, Reef Sanders, Isla Ninnes and Lealend Hill.

Captain: Isla Ninnes, 10

Isla loves netball, and wants to be an investigator or hairdresser when she grows up.

Isla wanted to become captain to represent the school and set a good example for younger students.

What Isla loves most about the school is the teachers, and that there isn’t a lot of kids.

Vice-captain: Reef Sanders, Age 11

Reef wants to be an architect when he grows up.

Reef wanted to become a school captain since prep, and hopes that as vice-captain, he can make kids feel safe at the school.

Borchardt Sports Captain: Lealend Hill, 11

Lealand wants to be an Astronaut when he grows up.

Lealand wanted to become the Borchardt sports captain to help his team to win the 2023 events, particularly cross country.

What he loves most about the school is that there is no bullying.

Kruger Sports Captain: Charlie Gunn, 11

Charlie wants to be a dad when he grows up.

Charlie wanted to become a school captain, so that they could ensure that everyone is included. His goal as sports captain is to make everyone happy at school.

His favourite part about the school is the library and teachers, and his favourite sport is wakeboarding.

GRANVILLE STATE SCHOOL

Granville State School leaders, staff and guests.

School Captain: Ruby Rapley, 10

Ruby would like to be a kind and helpful person when she grows up.

She wanted to be a school captain to help others and show younger students what they can achieve.

Her goal is to show all younger students how to be safe in and around the playground and classroom.

What she loves about her school is that all the teachers and students help others.

School Captain: Amelia Nesterowich, 11

Amelia has won lots of medals and trophies, and plays two instruments; the violin and the clarinet.

Amelia wanted to become school captain to make an impact at her school.

She loves that the teachers and staff at her school are kind, considerate and caring.

She has participated in many school events, and plays Ten Pin Bowling outside of school.

When she grows up, Amelia wants to be a hairdresser or fashion designer.

Vice-captain: Renae Schonknecht, 10

Renae has participated in lots of things at her school, like slime fun run, student council, tennis, cross-country and sports day.

Renae is a good role model and loves representing Granville.

She hopes to be the best school leader she can be and loves having fun, playing with friends and learning.

Vice-captain: Tayla Young, 10

When she grows up, Tayla would like to be a vet because she loves animals.

Tayla wanted to become a vice-captain because she wanted to try new things and encourage others to do the same.

She likes the way the students at Granville act and how she gets to do lots of art and writing.

Sports Captain: Summer Stallan-Ewan, 11

When she grows up, Summer would like to be a famous Olympian.

Summer wanted to become sports captain to make sure everyone is happy.

As a vice-captain, she wants to make sure everyone is safe and that she is a good leader.

She loves that, at her school, she gets to learn new things, play with her friends, welcome new people, and most of all have fun.

Sports Captain: Kaitlin Wilson, 10

When she grows up, Kaitlin wants to be a nurse like her mum or a world-famous gymnast.

Kaitlin wanted to become sports captain because she loves sports and wants to encourage others to as well.

She loves her school because her friends are always there when she needs them, and because the teachers are nice too.

Sports Captain: Montana Beardsmore, 10

When she grows up, Montana wants to be a kindy teacher.

Montana wanted to become sports captain because she likes sports and wanted to help and encourage her team.

She loves that her school has helpful teachers and that the people are nice.

Sports Captain: Taylor Berthelsen, 11

Taylor came first place in her school’s slime fun run, raising $1111 for her school.

Taylor wanted to become sports captain because she loves to help out and be a good role model.

As captain, she hopes to let everyone know that they are safe at all times, and that they can come ask her anything.

When she grows up, she wants to be a trade assistant or an engineer.

Sports Captain: Jaidan Horder, 11

When he grows up, Jaidan wants to be a painter like his dad.

Jaidan wanted to become sports captain because he really likes sports.

While sports captain, he hopes to get better at sport and learn to be a better runner.

What he loves about his school is the kindness and all the teachers that have taught him.

Jaidan also plays basketball and does athletics.

Cultural Captain: Xyleena Weller, 11

Xyleena is proud to be the school’s cultural captain.

Xyleena wanted to become a 2023 cultural captain because she would like to help the school out in any way she can.

What she loves about Granville State School is all the kindness from the students and teachers.

When she grows up, she wants to be a professional AFL player or firefighter.

Cultural Captain: Annelise Pedley, 11

When she grows up, Annelise would like to be a diesel fitter.

Annelise wanted to become cultural captain because she wanted to help the teachers and the rest of the school.

A goal that she wants to achieve is to help the preps feel safe in the classroom and playground.

What she loves most about her school are her two best friends.

Loggerhead turtle tracking project by QLD Parks and Wildlife Service

HERVEY BAY SPECIAL SCHOOL

Lachlan O'Brien, Erin O'Keefe, Bailey Bourke-Kerrison and Ty O'Brien.

Captain: Bailey Bourke-Kerrison

After graduating, Bailey wants to work in the automotive industry.

Bailey wanted to become student captain to set a good example for other students.

Bailey’s favourite part about the school is the teachers, principal and the teacher aides. “I love how everyone is supportive of one another and celebrates our abilities,” he said.

Captain: Ty O’Brien

After graduating, Ty wants to work with his Dad as a truck driver.

Ty wanted to be school captain because he likes helping people.

He hopes to improve his speaking skills and be a positive role model.

His favourite thing about his school is his friends, the staff and learning.

Vice-captain: Erin O’Keefe

After graduating, Erin wants to work in childcare or in a shoe shop.

Erin wanted to be school captain so that she could show people that she is stronger.

As vice-captain, she wants to help around the school through the Hervey’s Helper program. “I love everything about the school,” she said.

Vice-captain: Lachlan O’Brien

After graduating, Lachlan wants to work as a personal trainer.

Lachlan wanted to become student captain because he wanted to take on an important role.

He wants to be remembered as an amazing school captain and show people that he can do amazing things.

Fraser House Captains: William Flood and Kenny Silver

Fraser House Captains William Flood and Kenny Silver.

Miller House captains: Jasmine Kingston and Lilianna Squillacoiti

Pictured: Miller House Captains – Jasmine Kingston and Lilianna Squillacoiti

Cook House Captains: Blake Sindel and Rose Kearns

Cook House Captains – Blake Sindel and Rose Kearns

ST JAMES LUTHERAN COLLEGE

Primary School Leader: Payton Woodward, 11

Payton plays netball, is in choir and dance at St James. She wants to be a dancer or teacher when she grows up.

Payton wanted to be school captain ever since she was in kindergarten.

As school captain, she wants to make St James a happier place to learn and enjoy school.

Payton loves St James for its “amazing” environment.

Primary School Leader: Jasper Stern, 11

Jasper has so many happy memories at the beach fishing with his family and friends, and wants to one day become a marine biologist.

Jasper has wanted to be a school captain ever since he started at St James in Kindy.

As school captain, he hopes to make the school a happier, safer, and a more eco-friendly area to learn in.

“One of my favourite parts about this school is learning, making new friends, and catching up with my mates every Monday,” he said.

Secondary School Leader: Jianna Ainsworth, 16

Following graduation, Jianna hopes to study medicine.

Jianna wanted to become school captain so she could give back to her school.

As school captain, she hopes to be an advocate for the students, and a vessel that they can confide in and be assured that they are heard and valued.

She loves the community at St James.

Secondary School Leader: Zafir Feroz, 17

After he graduates, Zafir wants to either become a mechanic or to go into studying paramedicine.

Zafir wanted to become a school captain to give back to the community and serve everyone to the best of his ability.

As school captain, he hopes to achieve a strong connection with the students at his school.

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RIVERSIDE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

(From left) Lachlan Cameron, Jacob Town, Jessica Cooper and Kirra Murdoch.

 Captain: Jacob Town, 17

Jacob aspires to be a civil engineer when he is older.

Jacob has been at Riverside Christian College since prep, and has always seen himself as a leader and role model for his peers.

As captain, he hopes to strengthen the college for the future and inspire future leaders within the college.

Jacob also plays for the Riverside basketball team, competing at local and state events.

Captain: Jess Cooper, 16

After graduation, Jess wants to travel and try different career paths until she finds what she enjoys most.

Jess has always looked up to the captains at the school, hoping that one day she too could be the captain and inspire others.

As school captain, she would like to further build connections throughout the college.

Outside of school, Jess plays for the Hervey Bay Breakaways, and enjoys playing in the Hervey Bay mixed netball competition.

Vice-captain: Lachlan Cameron, 17

Lachlan has always had a passion for maths and science and aspires to become an engineer.

In Lachlan’s 13 years at Riverside, he has always looked up to the leaders of the college, hoping to one day be one himself.

He loves the opportunities in maths and science that his school provides and participating in the science and engineering challenge.

Lachlan also plays sports in Maryborough Athletics, and Soccer for Sunbury FC.

Vice-captain: Kirra Murdoch, 17

At the moment, Kirra is unsure as of the path she will take after school, but she does have plans to take a gap year.

Kirra wanted to be a school captain because of her passion for leadership, helping others, and for the college. She hopes to provide students with a comfortable environment where they can learn and thrive.

BAYSIDE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Captain: Rebekah Nicholls, 16

After graduating, Rebekah hopes to pursue her goal of studying medicine and to later specialise in obstetrics.

Rebekah wanted to become school captain to uphold the values of the school and be a role model to other students.

As captain, she wants to improve the culture and community of the college.

Rebekah loves that at Bayside, the small class sizes allow for close interactions with teachers.

Captain: Storme Ludke, 17

Storme hopes to leave a legacy that the school will be remembered by.

Storme chose to pursue the school captain role when his principal put their faith in him and was willing to help work on his fears.

After graduating, Storme hopes to become a Hydraulic fitter in the mines and to hopefully start his own business.

FRASER COAST ANGLICAN COLLEGE

Captain: Bolu Sonubi, 16

After he graduates, Bolu plans to study medical sciences and get into the field of medicine.

Bolu wanted to become school captain to help out in any way, hoping to create an environment that people want to be actively a part of.

As school captain, he wants to promote the four school values which are excellence, courage, community and empowerment, and to continuously promote the idea of servant leadership.

Bolu loves the culture and community at his school, and that everyone is always there for each other and are very inclusive.

Captain: Madi Zanella, 17

After graduation, Madi wants to study in the heath field.

Madi wanted to become captain for the opportunity to lead and represent the school at the highest level.

As captain, she wants to be a good advocate for the students and a great role model.

She is involved in the Big Sister program which aims to build connections with the girls from the middle school years.

Vice-captain: Kayo Osedimilehin, 16

After he graduates, Kayo wants to enter the medical field as a doctor; his particular interest is in Radiology and Dermatology.

Kayo wanted to be school captain ever since primary school, aspiring to be a great role model and to leave an imprint on his school.

He hopes that his role as vice-captain will teach him to become a better team player, as well as helping develop his leadership and teamwork skills.

Kayo loves how his school is very student driven, and how every student can have a say.

Vice-captain: Jennifer Bebington, 17

After she graduates, Jennifer is planning on studying occupational therapy at UQ.

Jennifer wanted to be school captain, because she loves the school and wanted to make a big difference.

She hopes to make a big impact within the school community, so many of the younger students will remember her. Her aim is to be present in all aspects of the school, and to create a legacy.

XAVIER CATHOLIC COLLEGE

Xavier Catholic College captains (from left) Corey Arnold (Vice Captain), Adam Wylie (Captain), Charlotte Davies (Captain), and Lahni Claridge (Vice Captain)

Captain: Charlotte Davies, 17

Charlotte plan to go to university after she graduates, however she‘s still undecided about what field she wants to study. Currently she is considering a business or law career path.

Charlotte wanted to be a school captain to have a meaningful impact at her school, and to be a voice behind positive change.

She hopes to create a more loving, welcoming and positive community within her school, where students feel empowered by others.

Charlotte loves everything about her school – learning, teachers and her friends.

Captain: Adam Wylie, 17

Adam hopes to pursue an engineering pathway at QUT, ideally in the aeronautical or mechanical sector.

Adam wanted to be a school captain because he felt as though he possessed some of the skills necessary for the role.

As captain, he hopes to encourage student participation and school spirit, and to develop and improve his skills through the year.

What he loves most about his school are the connections that he has developed with the students and staff.

Vice-captain: Lahni Claridge, 17

Lahni is very passionate about film and would love to enter that field, specifically directing, producing, acting, and writing.

After being unsuccessful for the Year 9 leadership role, Lahni decide to get out of her comfort zone and try out for school captain.

As school captain, she hopes to inspire those in younger grades.

Lahni loves her school for its diverse and accepting community that provides opportunities for everyone.

Vice-captain: Corey Arnold, 16

Corey is looking at going to university and studying engineering or a computer science related course.

Corey wanted to be school captain to be a good influence on the other students at his school.

As school captain, he hopes to create a better experience for the other students.

Corey loves all the “delicious” food from the tuckshop. He loves many things about the school, especially the students and the teachers.

ALDRIDGE STATE HIGH SCHOOL

Aldridge State High School captains (from left) Amber Glock, Curtis Farrell, Jacqueline Grant, and Sidney Kerr.

Amber Glock, 16

After she graduates, Amber would like to attend university to become a forensic anthropologist.

Amber wanted to be a school captain to become more involved in the school and help organise things such as the formal and fundraisers.

The thing she loves most about her school is the vast opportunities it gives students, such as the agricultural farm, and the chance to take part in school apprenticeships or work experience.

Curtis Farrell, 16 

“I am just an average kid who loves cricket, mountain bike riding and I even have a mullet, but I strive to achieve in everything I do,” Curtis said.

Curtis saw becoming a school captain as an opportunity to set a good example for all students.

He has developed lifelong friendships with his peers, and continues to appreciate the opportunities his school has given him.

Curtis is uncertain what he wants to do after graduation, but he is thinking about studying engineering at university.

Jacqueline Grant, 16

After graduating, Jacqueline wants to work somewhere with high performance athletes, such as a physio.

Jacqueline wanted to become a school captain to inspire others.

While school captain, she hopes to make school more fun.

What she loves most about her school are the opportunities that she has been presented with such as volleyball, dance and golf, and participating in Doctor 4 a Day.

Sidney Kerr, 16

After graduating, Sidney would like to go to university to become a primary school teacher.

Sidney wanted to become a school captain to make positive changes within her school and the community.

As captain, she hopes to create a more positive learning experience for all students.

She loves that her school provides opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities, such as volleyball.

ST MARY’S COLLEGE

Jacky Ruan, 17

After graduating, Jacky wishes to pursue a career in medicine and eventually become a doctor.

Jacky has always looked up to the school captains before him, admiring the positive influence they had on the school community, and wanted to follow in their footsteps.

His goal as school captain, is to create and leave behind a legacy for future leaders at St. Mary’s College.

What he loves most about his school is the camaraderie within the school, and the strong sense of community, despite being a smaller high school.

Faith Kernke, 17

Faith would like to go into teaching or anything else that allows her to work alongside people and make a difference. Otherwise, she enjoys organising things, “so an event planner may also be on the cards”.

Trying out for school captain was a “no-brainer” for Faith, after being the school’s vice-captain last year.

As captain, she wants to be a supportive and present figure within the school, and aims to incorporate different elements to enhance the schooling experience, and to renew enjoyment for the students.

MARYBOROUGH STATE HIGH SCHOOL

Captain: Evie Ross, 17

After she graduates, Evie plans to work with animals.

What Evie loves most about her school is the staff. “They really care and cater to everyone’s needs,” Evie said.

Captain: Kodie Allery, 17

After he graduates, Kodie wants to work in the health industry.

Kodie wanted to be school captain because he wanted to be a role model for young men.

He wants to leave a legacy that isn’t just about adding materialistic things to his school, but doing something that might change someone’s life forever, even if it’s just one person.

Vice-captain: Andrew Genrich, 17

After graduation, Andrew wants to pursue a career in engineering through QUT or USC.

Andrew wanted to be school captain after he had a previous leadership role at his school and found it enjoyable.

What he loves most about his school is Fraser pop and the other extra school curriculum activities that his school offers.

SRC President: Michala Hanrahan, 17

After graduation, Michala wants to be a professional dancer and travel to Europe.

Michala wanted to be SRC president, because she wanted to continue a legacy at her school.

What she loves most about her school is that the staff are supportive, the creative industries, such as dance, are recognised and that students have the option to develop their skills.

Originally published as Fraser Coast 2023 school captains revealed