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Student Leadership Opportunities
Student leadership at Pakenham Secondary College provides students with opportunities to develop confidence, responsibility, teamwork and a strong sense of belonging within the school community.
Leadership is about more than formal titles - it’s about students learning to represent others, contribute to school life and model positive behaviours in and out of the classroom.
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Students from Years 7–12 can apply for a wide range of leadership roles across the College.
Leadership Opportunities
Senior Leadership (Year 12)
Year 12 students can apply for:
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College Captains
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Vice College Captains
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SRC Captain
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Sport Captain
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House Captains
These roles involve representing the College at assemblies, events and school initiatives, and working closely with staff and student groups to support school life.
Specialist Leadership Roles (Year 7-12)
Students can also apply for roles aligned with their interests, including:
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Arts and Design Captain
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Chess Captain
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Community Connections Captain
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Inclusion and Diversity Captain
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International Student Captain
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Koorie Captain
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Performing Arts Captain
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Student Engagement Captain
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Sub School Captains
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SRC Members
These opportunities allow students to lead in areas they are passionate about while contributing to school culture, events and student voice.
What our student leaders develop
Through leadership, students build:
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Confidence and communication skills
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Responsibility and independence
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Teamwork and collaboration skills
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A strong connection to their school community
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Skills that support future study, work and life beyond school
Our Approach to Sport
Sport at Pakenham Secondary College is about more than competition. It is about helping students:
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Stay active and healthy
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Build confidence and resilience
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Learn teamwork and leadership skills
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Develop school pride and belonging
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Experience success at their own level
We encourage all students to get involved in the many opportunities available across the year.