STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

From Our School Leaders – Directors’ SRC Meeting 

Our student leaders Shanvi and Timothy recently attended the fourth and final Directors’ SRC Meeting for the Quakers Hill Network in 2026, joining representatives from 21 participating schools. The meeting focused on student leadership, wellbeing and supporting Year 6 students as they prepare for the exciting transition to Year 7. 

Shanvi and Timothy worked collaboratively with four Year 6 student leaders, creating a supportive space to discuss questions and concerns about high school, including the HSC, homework, time management and subject selection. They also prepared personalised reflection cards recognising the younger students’ hard work, commitment and growth throughout the year. The day concluded with a certificate ceremony celebrating the contributions and achievements of the student leaders throughout 2026 which were presented by Warren Kirby MP.

Shanvi reflected on what a privilege it had been to be part of the program, thanking Education Director- Joe Gardener and Principal - Kristine McPhail for providing this valuable leadership opportunity. She praised the Year 6 students as excellent leaders and expressed confidence that the next generation of student leaders is in safe hands.

"Today, I attended the fourth and final Directors’ SRC Meeting for the Quakers Hill Network in 2026, with two representatives from each of the 21 participating schools. The meeting focused on student transition and wellbeing, particularly supporting Year 6 student leaders as they prepare to transition into Year 7.

During the meeting, we participated in discussions about improving the subject selection handbook before moving into smaller personal conversation groups to explore wellbeing, managing responsibilities and the challenges of transitioning into high school. Timothy and I worked collaboratively to lead a group of six, consisting of ourselves and four Year 6 student leaders, who we have been with since the first meeting. We encouraged discussion by asking questions and creating a supportive environment where the students could express their concerns and seek reassurance about high school, including the HSC, homework, time management and subject selection.

We also created personalised reflection cards for the students to keep, reminding them of the effort, commitment and hard work they had demonstrated throughout the year. The meeting concluded with a certificate ceremony recognising our contributions and achievements as student leaders throughout 2026. I want to take a moment to just thank Sally Govett, Joe Gardener and Kristine McPhail for this program. I believe that the primary school students in Timothy and my group are all excellent leaders.

This group of approximately 42 students proves that even after my cohort has moved on and into the world, the next is in safe hands. Thank you for this opportunity, I hope to see those mini Leaders again."

by - Shanvi S Prasad

We are incredibly proud of our student leaders for their mentorship, compassion and commitment to supporting younger students. Their leadership demonstrates the importance of building connections between schools and helping the next generation step confidently into their future.