2024 College Captains

Hello! Our names are Ineka, Mia, Rak, and Wani – we are honoured to be the College Captains for 2024! This year, we are so excited to work alongside our SRC and the Principal Team to champion student voices.

As College Captains, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and engaging school environment where every student feels valued and empowered. In 2024, our focus is on improving accessibility, disability inclusion, and cultural awareness. We hope to enhance the SRC’s effectiveness and implement long-term systems to consistently collect student input.

Our goal is to create a culture where students can speak up for what they believe in and influence positive change within the school and broader community. We aim to amplify social justice education through running initiatives in collaboration with school clubs.

Guided by the school values of respect, responsibility, work ethic, and cooperation, we strive to lead by example and inspire our peers to embrace these values. Through collaboration and leveraging the diverse talents and perspectives of our student body, we can create a school community that is inclusive, engaged, and responsive to the needs and aspirations of all students.

We are beyond excited to embark on this journey and look forward to making a positive impact with the invaluable support of the SRC, staff, and our peers!

Our College Captain Stories:

I, Wani Saifudin, am a long-term SRC member since Year 7 and a passionate advocate for educational equity. I balance a part-time job whilst volunteering with various institutions outside of school such as Headspace, Centre for Multicultural Youth, Vic SRC, and the Department of Education. I love meeting and engaging with new people! As a college captain, I hope to promote more extracurricular activities and inspire students to never feel limited in what they can accomplish.

 I, Ineka Leffler, have been a part of the Student Representative Council since 2022 as a way of developing my leadership potential and having my voice heard. Since then, I have been involved in both school and community-led programs such as Youth Parliament, Rotary, and Wakakirri. As College Captain I aspire to represent the college in a manner that fosters inclusion and helps each student feel welcomed, supported, and valued regardless of their identity.  

I, Mia Jakimoski, have been part of the Student Representative Council since 2022. My other experience in leadership includes being a 2021 Freeman House Junior Captain along with attending the amazing School for Student Leadership 9-week program at Snowy River Campus. Throughout my entire high school life I have been part of the Wakakirri program as a dancer and am now lucky enough to be one of the Wakakirri Dance Captains. Being part of leadership has allowed me to grow as a person and assist others in their own personal journey. I hope as College Captain, I can inspire other students and work with a team to help make the school a better place. I hope to make other students feel more included in school life and create a space where students can have fun and make their high school memories.

I, Rakshit Raj, have been a part of the Student Representative Council since 2022. Another leadership experience that I have had is being part of the ILEAD program in year 9. My experience in the SRC has acted as an opportunity for massive growth for myself as a leader, has allowed me to become more confident in engaging with my peers, and encouraged me to be more involved within the school community. As a college captain, I am eager to make students feel more connected to the school and always stay motivated in the school environment.