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Student leadership

Student leadership

Two students raising flags at West Wallsend High School

Students don't have to be school captains or house captains to be considered leaders.

At West Wallsend High School we believe all members of our community should be capable of exercising leadership in different contexts. The more leadership is encouraged, the more it flourishes.

Helping our students develop leadership skills is not just confined to formal positions. We encourage all students to be leaders. Students are given many opportunities to lead including in the classroom, on the sporting field, at community events and as mentors to other students.

Students who participate in leadership experiences are exposed to activities that strengthen and develop their self-confidence and self-esteem.

Student leadership opportunities

Our Hub Heroes are the heart of our library space - the Sugarloaf Hub. They support our library staff to make it the most wonderful place for learning and wellbeing in our school. Hub Heroes run trivia and gaming competitions and curate amazing book displays!

The Junior Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (JAECG) is a student-led team that gives our Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students a voice and agency within the school community. This proud team actively participates in the decision-making at West Wallsend High School on things that shape their educational and cultural experiences.

The Senior Leadership Team is the pinnacle of student leadership, equity and voice at WWHS. Our captains, vice-captains and prefects from Year 12 work in partnership with our executive staff members to shape a positive experience for all students at our school. They represent us proudly in our community and mentor our next generation of leaders to embody excellence every day. 

Our SHOUT (Students Helping Others Unite Together) year group representatives are the change-makers of WWHS. They work closely with their peers and school staff to identify areas of student need and plan outcomes to promote positive change. They are also the face of our school in the wider community!

Sport house captains play a crucial role at WWHS by fostering a sense of teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership among students. They are responsible for organising and leading their respective house teams at our three major carnivals and also play an active role in other sporting events and competitions around the school. Ultimately, they contribute to a positive school culture, where sports are a tool for personal growth, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging.

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At West Wallsend High School, we learn on the land of the Pambalong of the Awabakal nation. We acknowledge and respect the stories, histories, traditions and language of this Country. We would like to pay our respects to Country and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and also pay respect to Elders both past, present and emerging.

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