Meet our College Captains
Joshua Bennett, Environment Captain Cranbourne Campus
When did you start your studies at St. Peter’s College?
I started at St. Peter’s College in Year 7 back in 2015
Tell us about your family?
I live with my older sister, my parents and our dog. Our dog is a rescue Staffy and he’s the best boy ever. My sister completed VCE last year and she’s been really helpful in assisting me in some of my studies.
Tell us about your other interests?
I’m an advocate for environmentalism, but I do have interests outside of that. I enjoy skateboarding, going to concerts and at the moment I’m actually trying to learn to play ukulele in some of the free time I do have.
Year 12 Studies:
I’m currently studying Physics, Chemistry, Math Methods, English and Religion & Society, so my plate is pretty full in regard to my studies this year.
Have you already completed any of your VCE Studies prior to this year?
I completed Biology last year, and it was a really good experience to understand how VCE subjects work with SACs and exams. It was also a fun subject with a great class and an awesome teacher.
2020 College Annual Theme
For I am gentle and humble in heart
What does this mean to you?
To me, this quote embodies what it means to be a student leader. Through no actions should one aim to seek personal glory, but rather act to do what is right in their heart.
How will you live this statement throughout the year in your role?
In every action I undertake, I will not do it for myself, but rather for the benefit of others.
What are your goals for 2020?
For a successful year in terms of academic success, personal life and in regard to the Environmental aspect of St. Peter’s College.
For yourself in your Captains role?
I really want to establish a potential compost system, which is a big goal, but I believe that with determination and hard work it can be done. I would also like to inspire members of other Year levels to take environmental action in their day to day life.
For yourself as a Year 12 student?
In Year 12 I want to be able to complete every SAC to a high level, as well as preparing for exams better to overall get an ATAR required for the course I want to do after high school.
Personally?
By the end of this year I would like to be able to play a few full songs on ukulele.
What would you like your legacy be for St. Peter’s College?
I would like my legacy to be one of caring for the environment and to promoting the protection and preservation of our environment in all ways possible.
What are you immediate life ambitions and aspirations once you complete your studies at St. Peter’s College?
I aspire to hopefully get into Monash University to study Science or Biomedical Science.
What are your long term life ambitions and aspirations?
In the long run, I hope to become a doctor or get involved in a field of science where I’m able to help either people and/or the environment.
In one sentence what would you like to say to your fellow students to convey your pride in your College?
It might be corny, but the best thing to do is to be not afraid and put yourself out there, to demonstrate your pride in St. Peter’s College.
Aaron Suaiso, Environment Captain Clyde North Campus
When did you start your studies at St. Peter’s College?
I started here at St. Peter’s College last year, in Year 11. To be honest I wasn’t really that excited about having to move schools but it’s great to be given the chance to meet new people!
Tell us about your family?
I’m in a family of six, living with my parents and three sisters. It’s tough having only sisters but after 16 years you can assume that I’m used to it.
Tell us about your other interests?
Whenever I have free time I usually draw, I’m not saying I’m good at it, I personally just find it relaxing and a good way to release the small bit of creativity that I have. Other than that, I sometimes read Japanese graphic novels and do some volunteering work for various events and environmental causes.
Year 12 Studies:
I’m currently doing English, Methods, Japanese, Chemistry and Biology, which in theory sounds really cool but the drive and effort you need to be able to manage these subjects and do well is something I’m still trying to come to terms with.
Have you already completed any of your VCE Studies prior to this year?
Yes, I have. I completed Business Management last year and it was surprisingly really fun. I didn’t do Unit 1 and 2 and went straight to 3 and 4, I had a fairly low expectation of my results as Business Management wasn’t really a topic that I was interested in, but it was surprisingly a really fun subject. It was cool to find out how businesses form and the different ways they can operate.
2020 College Annual Theme
For I am gentle and humble in heart
What does this mean to you?
To me, the quote “For I am gentle and humble in heart” represents the definition of servant leadership. To be in a position as the bridge between students and change whilst being open and kind, remaining humble in the way that our purpose as a leader is to help others and act in a way that it would benefit the community. My understanding of the theme is to be more selfless and reduce our self-centred qualities.
How will you live this statement throughout the year in your role?
I find this statement to be closely related to my role as the Environment Captain, as the act of being more selfless is very important towards current environmental issues. In my role, I hope to help others become more selfless and more aware of our surroundings, to normalising simple acts such as picking up rubbish and placing in bins.
What are your goals for 2020?
To successfully complete Year 12, to get the scores I need by working to the best of my abilities and fulfil my role as Environment Captain. To also have a fun last year of Secondary College!
For yourself in your Captains role?
My goal as Environment Captain is to encourage the school to be more aware of our current environment, to help the community as a whole to take more initiative in tackling current environmental issues. I hope to do this through various events to raise awareness and getting more recycling bins around the school for better waste management.
For yourself as a Year 12 student?
I would really like to do well in subjects and to put more effort into my studies. I also hope to participate in as many school events as possible.
Personally?
By the end of the year, I want to feel happy and accomplished by the things I’ve achieved. To be able to look back through my life as a Secondary College student and say Year 12 was my best. I want it to be the best as I’ve always been told as Year 12 is the year most people look back on.
What would you like your legacy be for St. Peter’s College?
I want my legacy in St. Peter’s College to be that I am remembered a good student, leader and member of the community. That my actions as Environment Captain holds meaning and succeeding Captains of this role lead in the mindset of benefiting both the school environment and to maintain and expand on ideas made.
What are your immediate life ambitions and aspirations once you complete your studies at St. Peter’s College?
To get into a university and earn a degree I’m happy with. But before that I hope to be able to take a much needed break, maybe travel a bit and give back to the community through volunteer work.
What are your long term life ambitions and aspirations?
My long-term life ambitions is to be able to get a job that I am happy with, hopefully something closely related to the field of the environment. I also want to be able to lead a life of happiness, being surrounded by friends and family.
In one sentence what would you like to say to your fellow students to convey your pride in your College?
I have only been in St. Peters College for a little bit over a year, and the sense of community and willingness to help each other within the school is something in itself to take pride in.