From the Assistant Principals
2021 Student Leaders
The process of selecting students leaders for 2021 began in the first week of Term 4 last year and continued until last week, when our new Year 7 leaders had the opportunity to express their desire to be involved in student leadership at Glen Eira College.
We expect a lot from our student leaders, so it is a big responsibility and requires real commitment. Student leaders are expected to have an exemplary record regarding behaviour in class (preparedness for lessons, submission of work) and in their demonstration of school values.
The role of a student leader is to listen, advocate, act and lead. Our leaders are expected to:
- Share thoughts, ideas, and perspectives in a trusting and respectful environment.
- Make decisions and take responsibility for what needs to be done.
- Create realistic suggestions/opportunities that represent and advocate for all students.
I had hoped to be able to invite our leaders’ families to a special assembly at school for the presentation of their badges. Unfortunately the announcement of a snap lockdown by the Premier and the associated changes to rules for school meant that this assembly had to be cancelled.
However, Mrs Kindler was thrilled to be able to welcome students to special afternoon tea in the library for the presentation of the student badges.
We wish our leaders the best of luck as they embark on their new roles within the college.
| Junior | Senior | |
| College Captain | Aimee Harris Joseph Folwell | |
| College Vice Captain | Alexander Leathley Alannah De Jesus | |
| Junior School Captain | Oskar De Bruin Tali Erman Eve Gascoigne Nina Gibbs | |
| Ruby House Captain (Red) | Jake Gould Genevieve Salinas | Ishwarya Polisetti Hayden Cormick |
| Topaz House Captain (Gold) | Zac Hnatko Sathvik Behara Daniel Moore | Gabi Voges Emmalee Hazell |
| Sapphire House Captain (Blue) | Pranav Swarup | Jay Trickey Alexandra Wood-Freeman |
Emerald House Captain (Green)
| Liam Mischel Caitlin Gilfedder | Amy-Lee Sobotka Yashasvi Agrawal |
| Year 12 Executive | Aimee Harris Joseph Folwell Alexander Leathley Alannah De Jesus Ishawarya Polisetti Gabi Voges Dhugal Leathley Georgia Wood-FreemanJenna Casamento | |
| SRC | All Year Levels | |
Akshya Ajbani Sathvik Behara Emma Blair Eve Gascoigne Chhavi Goel Dana Gonshor Aimee Harris Nathan Loyer Poojasaishruthika Medisetti Anaelle Micciche Liam Mischel Ishwarya Polisetti Swara Rao Jyothiry (Aditya) raju Reddycharla Candice Roxas Genevieve Salinas Zohar Starr Hasini Teddu Sophia Romagos Aarushi Chandkhar Shanmukhashrith Chennuri | Oskar Debruin Joseph Folwell Tarini Guddanti Zachary Hnatko Zahra Hnatko Liam Iseya-Louey Shreevidya Patil Zachary Servadei Melanie Young Charlie Mann Noeleen Bautista Saanvi Hiremath Leam Arinz Elijah Baranov Lucas Kennedy Nicholas Jiang Evan Shields Gautham Sriram Ryan Sternbergs | |
| Inclusion Leaders | Zac Hnatko Tarini Guddanti Pooja Medisetti Erica Yoon Lakshmi Venkatesan Evan Shields | Zohar Starr Zahra Hnatko Freya Matthews Gabi Voges Zachary Servadei |
| Transition Leaders | Saanvi Hiremath Vivian Arieli Jasmine Lau Akshita Geete Danielle Wilson Abbie Turner Daniel Moore Gautham Sriram | |
| Library Captain | Jamie Katic | Bhrugu Patel |
| Visual Arts Captain | Amelia Sujana | Kael Lok |
| Performing Arts Captain | Poppy Dry | Kitana Zheng |
| French | Ariana Mijares Elodie Brisson | Daniel Mijares- Mendes Constance Thevenon |
| Japanese | Akino Gudan Harvey Edwards | Sebastian Buley-Delanty Kitana Zheng |
| Hebrew | Nathan Loyer Noga Shapira | |
House Swimming
The first House Competition of 2021 was held at GESAC on Wednesday 24 February. The weather was very kind and student participation was as high as ever. Those who swum all earnt points for their house whilst those in fancy dress did the same from the side of the pool.
I would like to thank the staff and students who acted as officials throughout the day.
Congratulations to the following event winners who have progressed through to the Beachside Division competition:
Girls 12-13 Years Breaststroke, 50m: Abbie Turner
Boys 12-13 Years Breaststroke, 50m: Cooper Acklom
Girls 14 Years Breaststroke, 50m: Neva Whitewood
Boys 14 Years Breaststroke, 50m: Alexander Tari
Girls 15 Years Breaststroke, 50m: Lily Skinner
Boys 15 Years Breaststroke, 50m: Felix Dressel-De Bruyn
Girls 16 Years Breaststroke, 50m: Erin McNaughton
Boys 16 Years Breaststroke, 50m: Leo Schall
Girls 17 Years Breaststroke, 50m: Agathe Dutrieux
Boys 17 Years Breaststroke, 50m: Lucas Baldwin
Boys 18-20 Years Breaststroke, 50m: Patrick Hornby
Girls 12-13 Years Butterfly, 50m: Abbie Turner
Boys 12-13 Years Butterfly, 50m: Cooper Acklom
Boys 14 Years Butterfly, 50m: Alexander Tari
Girls 15 Years Butterfly, 50m: Matilda McIntyre
Boys 15 Years Butterfly, 50m: Felix Dressel-De Bruyn
Girls 16 Years Butterfly, 50m: Erin McNaughton
Boys 16 Years Butterfly, 50m: Hayden Cormick
Boys 18-20 Years Butterfly, 50m: Paul-Antoine Galliot
Girls 12-13 Years Freestyle, 50m: Laura Wong
Boys 12-13 Years Freestyle, 50m: Cooper Acklom
Girls 14 Years Freestyle, 50m: Ava Renton
Boys 14 Years Freestyle, 50m: Alexander Tari
Girls 15 Years Freestyle, 50m: Matilda McIntyre
Boys 15 Years Freestyle, 50m: Felix Dressel-De Bruyn
Girls 16 Years Freestyle, 50m: Chloe Kaufman
Boys 16 Years Freestyle, 50m: Filip Arnaut
Girls 17 Years Freestyle, 50m: Agathe Dutrieux
Boys 17 Years Freestyle, 50m: Lucas Baldwin
Boys 18-20 Years Freestyle, 50m: Anatole Dutrieux
Girls 12-13 Years Backstroke, 50m: Grace McIntyre
Boys 12-13 Years Backstroke, 50m: Cooper Acklom
Boys 14 Years Backstroke, 50m: Alexander Tari
Girls 15 Years Backstroke, 50m: Matilda McIntyre
Girls 16 Years Backstroke, 50m: Chloe Kaufman
Boys 16 Years Backstroke, 50m: Hayden Cormick
Boys 17 Years Backstroke, 50m: Lucas Baldwin
At the end of the day, our College Captains had the privilege of announcing the winning house and the final points tally. Congratulations to Emerald House who took a commanding victory.
Our next house event is Cross Country, to be held on the final day of Term 1.
Aaron Petersen
Assistant Principal