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Student Leadership

Our vision of leadership is aligned with our School Motto Reach for the Stars where each student is valued as unique individuals who are strong, capable and competent. We believe students have an extraordinary wealth of abilities, strengths, inherent gifts and creativity to reach their aspirations. There are many opportunities in Woodville High School for students to have agency where their values, opinions, beliefs, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds are valued, heard and nurtured.

School Prefects

Michael McLennan

Senior Years Head Prefect

Chloe Pearce

Senior Years Deputy Prefect

Ava Orlowski

Middle Years Head Prefect

Eva Sweeney

Middle Years Deputy Prefect

Our Future. Our Place. Our Woodville.

Leadership Charter

The Student Leadership Charter aims to:

  • Support an inclusive and collaborative culture.
  • Reflect the school ethos of high expectations and commitment to excellence.
  • Have a strong moral purpose aligned with strategic action.
  • Contribute to the improvement of learning, engagement, and wellbeing of every student engage in and model learning and lead the development of a learning culture in our school
  • Be collaborative, consultative, empathetic and a presence for others
  • Use effective strategies to strengthen student voice in decisions around learning and wellbeing
  • Foster and nurture community engagement
  • Foster, promote and nurture relationships based on mutual respect and the wellbeing of all staff, students, parents and wider school community.

Student Leadership Handbook

Woodville High School is a place where people connect, feel welcomed and have a sense of belonging. Students want schools that make them feel welcome, that value diversity, demonstrate kindness and trust, and actively involve them in decision making.

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Leadership Portfolios

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER

Prefects leading the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander portfolio will draw on the cultural knowledge of past, present and emerging leaders, using agency to co-construct programs, policies and opportunities across all portfolios at Our Woodville. they are leaders in the development of our Reconciliation Action Plan and will be empowered to promote and enact these directions throughout the school and greater community.

CO-CURRICULAR

Prefects leading the co-curricular portfolio will develop and implement the ongoing promotion of a wide range of co-curricular programs, intraschool and interschool competitions, and year level house activities that increase engagement and belonging to Woodville High School community. they will play a key role in the active participation of all students in these programs.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Prefects leading the community engagement portfolio will effectively communicate and engage the school with local industry, business, community organisations and local government. Prefects will engage in and support a range of volunteering projects, fundraising opportunities, community events, including the development of a school community garden and other initiatives that increase Woodville High School’s footprint in the community.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Prefects leading the environmental portfolio will develop and implement Woodville High School’s Environmental Action Plan. this will include stewardship and equitable distribution of school resources, care for the local and global environment, ecological awareness programs, recycling programs, green waste management and the environmental sustainability of the school community.

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

Prefects leading the global citizenship portfolio will actively engage Woodville High School in the global community, collaborating with national and global partner schools. Prefects will develop and strengthen partnerships that promote global citizenship by engaging in a problem based learning framework that develops 21st century transferrable skills. they will also co-construct a global education program for Woodville High School.

LEARNING

Prefects leading the learning portfolio will work in partnership with Woodville High School’s Curriculum Leaders to provide authentic opportunities to codesign curriculum, pedagogy, learning and assessment. Prefects will be a voice at learner review meetings, curriculum planning and mapping days, academic review days, learning conversations and learning area meetings. Students will be empowered to influence and inform the strategic direction of teaching and learning across the school, aiming to achieve success for every student.

WELLBEING

The prefects leading the wellbeing portfolio will work collaboratively in partnership with the Wellbeing team, to develop an authentic whole school approach to promote the wellbeing of the student cohort. The prefects will implement processes that enable students to connect and support their peers, lead restorative practices, behaviour support strategies and the redesign of the Thrive Program. They will welcome and mentor transitioning primary school students into the high school community.

FULL PORTFOLIOS CHART

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How to apply

The Student Leadership Application Process starts at the beginning of Term 3, enabling students to apply for the variety of Leadership positions. The roles students can apply for include:

  • Head/Deputy Head Prefect for the Senior Years (Year 12 students only)
  • Head/Deputy Head Prefect for the Middle Years (Year 9 students only)
  • Student House Captain (Year 11 students, one for each house)
  • Year 12 Music Captain (Year 12 students only)
  • Year 11 Music Captain (Year 11 students only)
  • Year 12 International Captain (Year 12 students only)
  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Portfolio (one position available at each year level from Year 7-12)
  • Environmental Portfolio (one position available at each year level from Year 7-12)
  • Co-Curricular Portfolio (one position available at each year level from Year 7-12)
  • Community Engagement Portfolio (one position available at each year level from Year 7-12)
  • Global Citizenship Portfolio (one position available at each year level from Year 7-12)
  • Learning Portfolio (one position available at each year level from Year 7-12)
  • Wellbeing Portfolio (one position available at each year level from Year 7-12)

The timeline for the application process in Term 3 is:

Week 3 – A letter is sent home to families regarding the application process

Week 4 – The application form becomes available via SEQTA

Week 5 – The application process closes

Week 6 – The shortlisting process for positions commences

Week 7 & 8 – Interviews are conducted for shortlisted applicants

Week 9 – The Principal distributes letters to shortlisted applicants in relation to the outcome

​Week 10 – The Principal announces the new Student Leadership Team

Middle Years

At Woodville High School, the Middle Years represent an exciting stage of growth and opportunity for students in Years 7 to 9. Our supportive learning community is focused on nurturing every student’s potential while fostering a strong sense of belonging and personal development.

Senior Years

The journey from Year 10 to 12 is an exciting one for every young person and we feel very honoured to be part of it with you. We believe that the journey should be one that is enriching, inspiring and where every senior school student will cultivate the capabilities, skills and dispositions that will enable them to thrive as they navigate an ever-changing world.

Special Interest Music

Woodville High School is a designated Special Interest Music Centre. The Music Centre offers a wide range of specialist music courses to cater for the varied needs of its student population.