Julian Lavara, Madeleine Willsher and Zanthia Bowles were chosen from 11 nominees and mark the first ever group of three school captains, instead of the usual two.
School captains are required to perform a variety of tasks throughout the school year, including assisting with the strategic plan for the school, attending functions and acting as the face of the student body.
Julian Lavara said he was looking forward to taking on the extra responsibility that comes with the leadership position.
“I knew I had the ability to get there, but I was unsure because the pool of applicants were a really good bunch,” he said.
“I want to do good by the school because they have provided me with this opportunity and the ability to voice my opinion and be influential.
“Just like the school captains before me, I want to continue that legacy of doing good and being a good role model.”
Principal Brayden Stone said each student would bring their own individual strengths to the role.
“Our school captains are the face of our student body, so we want them to lead from the front and be role models to all of our students,” he said.
“Julian is quite diligent with his studies but also brings his own flair, so he’s a really good leader for us.
“Madeleine is a quiet achiever but a deep thinker who we know will bring a different element to us this year.
“Zanthia is a student that has come with us through her whole journey and is someone everyone looks up to.”
Mr Stone said while having three school captains was not commonplace, it provided a number of advantages, such as helping spread the load of responsibility that comes with Year 12.
“We just couldn’t split the three. They were the absolute standouts and it would be a disservice to them if they weren’t given the opportunity,” he said.
“Three leaders will also spread the role and when they go out of school, we won’t have to rely on the same people, so it’s a win-win.
“We’re just really excited … we’ve got such a good student leadership group this year.”
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