Amiya is making positive change for her school and wider community. Amiya proposed naming the school’s Music & Performing Arts Centre after its first female principal.

The Performing Arts is where Amiya shines. She was her school’s principal vocalist in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular this year and she volunteers at her local theatre company, Sleeping Star Productions, as a rehearsal team member mentoring budding actors.

With a passion for inclusion, Amiya is also involved in different committees and programs to help strengthen the voice for women, reconciliation and the environment.

Amiya has also been a student representative on her schools Reconciliation Action Plan working group, helping develop a more personalised Acknowledgement of Country.

As School Captain, Blake has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to student voice, leadership, and meaningful change.

Founding the Executive Student Leadership Committee (ESLC) at his school, he has been the driving force behind uniting eight leadership teams across the school to foster greater collaboration and shared purpose.

Blake initiated and led student-driven uniform policy reform, resulting in successful changes announced in Year 12, including the allowance of earrings and nose piercings, enhancing student identity and inclusivity.

As a key contributor to the Solar Schools Initiative (SSI) Blake played a pivotal role in building momentum for student-led sustainability. 

As a young person in a small rural town, Fletcher has been an advocate for youth in Charlton across the Buloke Shire.

Fletcher has brought student voice to the College Council, advocating for his peers when meeting with parents and staff. He has focused on addressing toxic male culture in schools by providing an exceptionally positive role model to peers and younger students. 

In 2023, Fletcher’s studies were disrupted when he sustained a serious brain injury while playing for Charlton Football Club. 

Fletcher developed a Bill which was passed by the Victorian Youth Parliament, calling for improved safety against concussion in sports, and to improve the management of concussion in regional sports.

He also teaches guitar to students and adults as part of his pledge to build connections across the school and within his community. 

A committed student leader, Katie has contributed extensively to both her school and community activities throughout her VCE years.

Katie’s passion for the environment led her to create the Schools in Monash Sustainability Committee, a pioneering proposal connecting local secondary schools to promote sustainability, supported by Monash Tech School, Monash City Council, and external experts.

Katie played a central role in organising Brentwood Secondary College’s participation in National Science Week, as well as providing academic support to fellow students as a mentor in the school’s English Learning Hub.

In addition to environmental advocacy and academic mentoring, Katie’s contributions span student voice and cultural engagement. 

A passionate School Captain of Albert Park College, Sophia has demonstrated her leadership capacity as a dedicated member of the school’s Student Representative Council. She ensured the SRC collaborated effectively to achieve clearly defined goals.

An active member of the school council sustainability committee, Sophia organised bake sales, ran awareness campaigns, and organised inter-school conferences including convening a working group with the local council and state Member of Parliament.

For 3 years, Sophia has also served as the elected student representative on the Albert Park College school council. 

As a School Captain, Tasmiya has been a leader advocating for mental health to be prioritised at Mount Waverley Secondary College.

She coordinated logistics, communications, and post-event reflections, ensuring the initiative fostered a culture of wellbeing and resilience among students.

By contributing to school-wide wellbeing campaigns, Tasmiya has fostered an open and supportive atmosphere around mental health. Her involvement made these discussions more relatable and helped normalise seeking support.

As a core leader, Tasmiya organised regular meetings and liaised with community leaders through the local Rotary Club. She mentored junior members, facilitated cross-campus collaboration, and developed ongoing partnerships with local organisations.

A Member of the Monash Youth Committee, Thomas was the committee’s youngest ever chair, elected at age of 16. The committee represents more than 50,000 young people in the City of Monash aged 12-25.

Thomas contributes to council policy including on events and community social safety, as well as the Monash’s proposed new Glen Waverley Library.

Thomas founded Per Vocem Vita, a public speaking and debating organisation, which he has grown from humble beginnings to more than 120 members.

Thomas has also established fundraising connections with local organisations including Rotary clubs and Community Bank branches with the aim of strengthening his community.

After researching domestic violence in Year 12 English for her “protest” SAC, Tyra was moved by the alarming statistics she uncovered.

This sparked a strong desire to take real-world action. Tyra became actively involved with SPLaSH, a local support program that provides food, clothing, and essential resources to women who have left violent relationships.

As the sole female School Captain of Frankston High School, Tyra played a leading role in the school’s International Women’s Day breakfast.
Demonstrating her strong sense of social justice, Tyra worked with State and Federal MPs to advocate for increased support for women affected by domestic violence.

Tyra is also a passionate advocate for equity in education, Tyra which led her to initiate and deliver a Girls in STEM program for junior students.