Student Leadership
At Springside West Secondary College students are encouraged to have a voice and enact agency within their learning. The Student Representative Council (SRC) is made up of students from years eight to 12 and they meet regularly to discuss the issues that matter to them.
The Springside West SRC:
- Organises events to recognise national days that promote inclusion such as Harmony Day, IDAHOBIT Day and Reconciliation Week
- Fundraises for local and national causes
- Promotes house pride at whole school events
- Runs a ‘Recycling Rewards’ program to combat litter in the yard
- Represents the college at leadership events in the wider community
- Provides valuable feedback about teaching and learning that is shared and acted upon by staff
Our School Captains are role models within the college. They oversee the Student Representative Council and have regular opportunities to collect and share the broader student voice with members of the Springside West leadership team.
What does it mean to be a leader?
To be a leader is to be a guide, a resource for others to use in their time of need, not used for personal gain, but in the gain of a community to strengthen themselves. To bring upon values such as Growth, Community and Challenge is what it means to be a leader, to amplify the voice of others who cannot speak and become a symbol of motivation for those who need it desperately. My purpose of being a School Captain of SWSC is to strengthen our community as a school and to bring upon determination upon students to work hard on their goals and their endeavours. My goal is to make SWSC have a much more positive atmosphere and to encourage anyone who needs help to speak out to receive such help from the resources our school can provide. I aim not to just satisfy my fellow students but to inspire them as they too can become leaders of their own and to continue to better SWSC. I hope to make this school proud and to become more optimistic as the year goes by.
To me, being a leader means stepping up for others and setting a positive example, not standing above them. As college captain, my purpose is to support and represent the student body while helping to build a strong and inclusive school community. I want students to feel safe, valued, and confident to be themselves. My aim is to lead with my head held high, empathy, commitment and to face challenges with confidence. My goals are to encourage growth in both me and others, build stronger connections across the school, and ensure that student voices are listened to and respected. By working together, I hope to make a positive difference and contribute to the school environment where everyone feels motivated to succeed.