Student Leadership
The College Student Leadership model has changed for 2023 to include Vice Captains and Prefects. During a Leadership Inauguration Ceremony held on February 13th, our College leaders were officially announced all presented with badges.
College Captains
The first two students to be presented were our College Captains, Molly Rist and Lachlan Clarke. This is what they had to say:
Throughout our time at Heathmont we have always admired the work that previous school captains have achieved, and we knew that we wanted to apply if the opportunity arose, and so when the applications came out we weren’t going to miss the chance to be school captains ourselves.
During this experience Lachie and I both want to further our leadership skills, and continue to stand by and stand up for our values and beliefs. We both feel very strongly about being a person who anyone feels as though they can approach for support, any concerns, ideas and honestly just for a chat.
We both are going to do all that we can to make sure no one feels alone, and do our part to enhance the Heathmont collage community in any way we can.
Vice-Captains
Next were the Vice Captains that link to our College Values of curiosity, compassion and community:
Claire Johnson – Claire’s role as a vice captain will be support curiosity. She will encourage everyone within the Heathmont community to have a desire to learn more and inspire feelings of hope and positivity through growth.
Marlon Arndt - Marlon will focus on the value of compassion, to bring awareness and response to the suffering of others, as caring for mental health will be an important aspect of his role. Marlon hopes we can help reduce the stigma surrounding these conditions and continue developing our caring and inclusive community.
Jessica Leb - Jess’s role as vice-captain is to not only build a strong community network through our college, but to maintain a safe space to ensure all students to feel comfortable and that they belong.
Prefects
The following students have been named as our College Prefects, who will drive school improvement in an area that they’re passionate about.
Charlie Knutsen – Charlie will be your performing arts leader this year and will be working behind the scenes to help organise music nights, performances and other arts events. Charlie is excited to expand the performing arts at Heathmont and create a welcome space for anyone who wish to express themselves in the arts.
Jascha Kahrau - Jascha is the communications prefect for this year. She is excited to be working hand in hand with Mr Hunt on the Heathmont gazette, as well as assuring all information distributed around the school is relevant and exciting.
House Captains
MONASH – Stephanie Morgans in year 11 has already shown exceptional leadership and community during lunchtime clubs at Heathmont College and we are excited to have her compassion and proactive attitude as a Monash House Captain. Mackenzie Phillips also in Year 11 shines in her ability to talk to anyone, showing her awesome sense of community. She is fantastic at organising in a fun way as evident by the winning group costume of Sameme Street at swimming carnival this year. Patrick Rees in Year 8 always gets involved showing his curiosity and willingness to give things a go. He is also incredibly compassionate being a great listening ear and always seen lending a hand to any staff or students. Patrick also directed a few scenes for last year's production of Almost Maine
FLYNN – Claire Puckering in Year 11 is incredibly inclusive, always looking out for the wellbeing of others. She also is a brilliant musician with a fantastic sense of humour, and we cannot wait to see what she brings to the role. Darcy Cook in Year 11 is a vital member of our community as has been awarded the Melbourne university scholarship. Darcy is often described as a kind and caring student who is visible as he strives to achieve his best. Oli Alway in Year 8 has a wonderful talent for Indonesian and has participated in student leadership programs. Oli is always a respectful student who is keen to learn.
GILMORE – Patrick Knight in Year 11 actively engages in all school activities both within the classroom and outside of the classroom. He is eager and willing to help wherever possible, emphasising his ability to buy in to the college community. A compassionate and kind person who will help his peers wherever he can and put others before himself consistently. Evie Taylor in Year 11 a calming influence within the college who is compassionate about all people. Evie cares about the wellbeing of both staff and her peers and her unselfish personality shows through her willingness to help everyone around her. Evie is a great listener and is always up for a chat with someone who needs help. Abby Bricknell in Year 8 shows great curiosity through her willingness to give things a go. On sports day she shows her commitment to the Heathmont community by participating in as many events as she possibly can. She is always one of the first to step up and help where possible and consistently leads her peers through the example she sets.
HOLLOWS – Maddison Butler in Year 11 Almost Maine stage manager, set a new record in swimming, outstanding sports person, debater and a diligent student. Amy Johnson in Year 10 and played her role wonderfully in last year's production of Almost Maine and is kind to all her teacher and classmates. Amy will be a wonderful addition to the leadership team. Lewi Wall in Year 8 has a love for music and participates in all school programs and events enthusiastically. Lewi is always ready to lend a helping hand.
