At Shenton College we value leadership development, that’s why we have programs and practises designed to create and foster this necessary skill. Our students are leaders: amongst their peers, in our school, and in the wider community. The role and responsibilities of our elected College Captains, and the Shenton College Student Council reflect this.
Throughout my life I have always been an individual who is eager to lead at any given opportunity. It is because of this that I have been in leadership roles here at Shenton College since Year Seven; from Community Captain in Middle School, Student Councillor for the past 4 years, and now finally I have taken on the role of College Captain for 2025. After attending my final Student Council camp this past October, it has been impossible not to reflect back on the past five years of student leadership at Shenton College, and how much myself and the student councillors around me have grown and matured as both individuals and as a collective student body. It feels like just yesterday that I was a Year Eight attending my first student council camp and looking up to the College Captains and Year 12 councillors for advice, support, and inspiration. Yet here I am beginning a brand new leadership journey which will see me through to the end of my secondary schooling as College Captain. The student council has truly become my second family over the years, and I am unbelievably grateful for this opportunity to lead alongside Lachie. To be amongst the undying support of the Year 12 Council is more than anything I could ever ask for. I endeavour to make the most out of the coming year and to leave a lasting legacy in my role as College Captain, so that I can give back to the school that has given me so much.
I have been a member of the leadership team here at Shenton College since the start of Year 7 and I always saw it as my way to give back to my school and extended community. Being a member of the council is so much more than this though, because we represent the entire student body and ideas that come from our huge, collective, nearly-3,000-strong, student voice. Our school has always maintained a huge emphasis on what students want from Shenton and it is for this reason that both Grace and I sit on the school board alongside alumni, parent, and teacher representatives to ensure all perspectives are seen at Shenton College. College Captains at Shenton College very much steer the ship of the student leadership team in our final year of high school which is why I believe I speak for all members of the council when I say we all put our hands up for our positions to create a lasting impact and meaningful change to this great school of ours.
Student Council
Our Student Council is the driving force for student-led change and growth at Shenton College. It provides students with a meaningful platform to voice their ideas and actively shape the school’s direction and values. This year, under the leadership of our College Captains, the Student Council has introduced the “12 Days of Student Council,” marking 12 dedicated days in the school calendar for whole-school events that foster community spirit and inclusivity.
Throughout the year, each year group will also host its own events and fundraisers, allowing students to contribute in unique ways. A key focus for 2025 is to give back to Shenton College through fundraising efforts directed at Shenton Student Support. This initiative reflects our commitment to building a strong, supportive school community, ensuring that our contributions have a lasting, positive impact.
Student Council 2025
Year 12
Anant Sagar, Atri Dasgupta, Calista Hay, Cooper Wood, Eugene Paik, Grace Oldmeadow, Harrison Osgarby, Lachlan Broomhall, Lily Nguyen, Maya Rimando, Sierra Eseltine, Sujaay Vjaybharath.
Charlie Upson, Disha Koduru, Dorij Wangchuk, Emma Oldmeadow, Henry Grebe, Indi Bowler, Rachit Gujarati, Raghav Gujarati, Sibol Rimando, Tandia Knottenbelt, Thomas Storey, Zerlina Xu.
Year 9
Aadi Talele, Arcchhit Thhakkare, Chulan Dikovita Kankanamge, Dinuli Perumbuli Mudalige, Ezra Kelly, Hunter Miao, Jack Gething, Marcus von Sivers, Om Talele, Poppy Martin, Preston Tan, Ravi Balasooriya, Zara Pritchard.
Year 8
Ethan Chen, Georgia Baber, Honor Airey, Indee Marr, Kayla Le, Luna Battur, Mark Rodic, Neve Solomon, Oscar Frank, Paddy Nelson, Thomas Wood, Violet Banfield.
