Waratah Campus has a dynamic student voice and leadership program. We provide meaningful opportunities for our students to shape their learning, contribute to decision making and develop their leadership potential.
We have a vibrant and active Student Representative Council, as well as an Aboriginal Student Leadership team and EALD Student Leadership team who enrich our school's culture, contribute to school decision making and provide mentorship across the Callaghan Education Pathway of schools.
Student leadership opportunities
School Captains
Our four School Captains lead our Student Representative Council and are elected into their positions by students and staff. Year 10 students can apply for a School Captain role in term 4 each year and will be required to participate in a intensive leadership program to strengthen their leadership attitudes and skills prior to the election process.
Meet our 2022 School Captains
It is with great pride that we introduce our four School Captains for 2022 - Barirah, Dexter, Paddy and Tesla. These four exceptional students were elected by their teachers and peers and we know they will be excellent ambassadors for our campus and the College.
We asked each of them to share about themselves by answering four questions. Read an abridged version of their responses.
Nominate for School Captain 2023
Download the School Captain role statement and nomination form
Please submit your online nomination form to Miss Boswell by the specified date.
Student Representative Council (SRC)
Our Student Representative Council is a wonderful opportunity for students from 7-10 to develop their leadership skills and influence our school culture, planning and decision making.
The role of team members
- Share ideas, views and concerns
- Positively influence our school’s culture
- Model our school’s values and high attendance
- Represent our school in the community
- Lead school assemblies
Selection criteria and expectations of the role
- High attendance (at least 90%) and respectful relationships with staff and peers
- Excellent attitude to learning, high positive incidents in Sentral and up-to-date with all school work
- Willingness to work positively with staff and peers to make positive change
- Willingness to actively participate in SRC meetings and represent the school at out of school hours events
- Positively representing the school in the community, including wearing full school uniform and willingness to assist visitors to our school.
Please submit your online nomination form by Monday week 4 term 4.
Download role statement and application form
Aboriginal Student Leadership team
Our Aboriginal Student Leadership Team forms part of our School Leadership team and will influence our school culture, planning and decision making.
The role of team members:
- Share ideas, views and concerns
- Positively influence our school’s culture
- Model our school’s values and high attendance
- Represent our school in the community
- Support partner primary students in their transition to high school.
Selection criteria:
- High attendance and respectful relationships with staff and peers
- Participation in our school’s Aboriginal Education Program and performance groups
- Interest in developing your leadership and communication skills
- Willingness to work with staff and peers to make positive change
- Passion and enthusiasm
How to apply
Complete this short online application form OR submit a short video about why you want to be a part of this team. Please inbox videos to Miss Milat. The deadline for applications is Monday of Week 11 term 4.
If you have any questions please talk to Miss Milat or Darren.
EALD Student Leadership team
Our EALD Student Leadership team provides a wonderful opportunity for students in our EALD program to develop leadership skills and share ideas for improving our school.
To apply, complete this application form by Monday Week 6 term 4.
The role of team members:
- contribute to the school through sharing ideas
- represent the school in connecting with the broader community
- promote cultural diversity and inclusion
- model high attendance and engagement in school activities
- support new students and Year 6 transition to High School
Selection criteria:
- high attendance at school and respectful relationships with staff and peers
- deep appreciation for different cultures and languages
- willingness to participate in various leadership activities throughout the year
- willingness to develop leadership and communication skills
- ability to collaborate with other student representative groups.
Closing date for nominations is Monday Week 6 term 4.
Speak to Dale, Ms Gallagher or Ms Lane for more information.
2021 Refugee Week video
Our EALD student leadership team ask their peers and teachers, "What brings people together?"
Junior AECG
The Junior AECG focuses on providing the chance for young people to have a say and to have an input on improving Aboriginal Education within our school. It also gives young people a voice to express their issues and opinions involving their education.
The Junior AECG can also help with engaging young people in the community to commit to their education and achieve greater outcomes.
Aims
- To promote improvement in school (in conjunction with the school SRC)
- Open to all Aboriginal students Year 7 – 12 enrolled in school
- To empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through real and active participation in school decision making
- To provide a forum for Aboriginal students
- To promote Aboriginal Education
- To promote “school spirit”
To find out more read: Jnr AECG vision, rules, aims and role.