Student Voice & Leadership
Introducing Our New Student Leadership Structure for 2026 and Beyond
We are excited to announce a refreshed Student Leadership Framework that will take effect from 2026.
Our new Student Leadership Framework will provide more of a pathway for students to participate so they can grow as leaders from Year 7 through to Year 12.
This new structure is designed to provide students with more meaningful opportunities to lead, represent their peers and contribute to our school community in a variety of ways.
The updated framework introduces two tiers of leadership:
- Executive Student Leadership Team – comprising of our School Captains, Intermediate School Captains and Junior School Captains, who will oversee the wider Student Leadership Team, lead whole-school initiatives, represent student voice and develop the capacity of other leaders.
Student Leadership Team – made up of House Captains, International Student Captains, Student Representatives and Year 7 Form Captains, who will actively drive school events, fundraising activities and community projects, while promoting House spirit and student engagement across all year levels.
The new framework provides various leadership opportunities across the school and these leaders will work together, strengthen collaboration between Houses and year levels, while ensuring every student voice has a platform to make a meaningful impact within the school community.
Executive Student Leaders:
- School Captains – 4 x Year 12 students
- Intermediate Captains –3 to 4 x Year 10 students
- Junior Captains – 3 to 4 x Year 8 students
Student Leadership Team:
- International Student Captains – 2x Senior International students
- House Captains – 2x Year 12 students per House
- Student Representatives – Approximately 30 students from Years 8–12
- Form Captains – 1x Year 7 student per Form
The School Captain election process is already underway, with a similar selection processes for Junior & Intermediate School Captain positions to take place before the end of 2025. More information regarding the leadership opportunities, application processes and role descriptions will be shared with students in year level assemblies (Year 7 & 9) and via Compass Newsfeed next week.
The Year 12 House Captain selection will occur during the Year 12 Camp at the start of 2026, while opportunities for Student Representatives (Year 8-12) and Year 7 Form Captains will open in Term 1 next year.
With this new structure, we are building a more inclusive, connected, and student-driven leadership culture — one that empowers students to make a real difference in their school and community.
We look forward to seeing our 2026 student leaders embrace these roles with enthusiasm, creativity, and pride.
Student Voice in Action: Geelong Youth Council Voting Success!
On Monday 10th November, students turned out in their droves to take part in the Geelong Youth Council elections! With six nominees representing our school — the most of any school in the region — excitement was high as students lined up outside the PAC to cast their votes and have their voices heard.
It was fantastic to see so many students engaging in this important opportunity to represent youth perspectives in our community. Congratulations and good luck to all our nominees!
Young Endeavour - Opportunity
Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime?
Tall Ship Young Endeavour is visiting Geelong in 2026 and this is your chance to experience this life-changing youth development program.
Join a crew of young Australians aged 16-23, and embark on a 11-day journey – learning not only how to sail a square-rigged tall ship, but how to lead, support others and work together as a team.
No sailing experience is required. Applications are currently underway.
Apply Now | Youth Sailing Voyages – STS Young Endeavour
Financial assistance is also available: Pricing | Youth Sailing Voyages – STS Young Endeavour