Southeast QLD year 12 school captains reveal plans for future
Aaron Goodwin, Quest Newspapers
October 24, 2023 - 5:05PM
After 12 years of schooling, next month marks the final days of formal education for thousands of teenagers. In celebration of the year that was Quest Newspapers reached out to high schools across southeast Queensland and nearly 60 school captains have shared their vision and inspiring words.
Schools from Caboolture to Ipswich were invited to take part, here is a snapshot, listed in alphabetical order by school.
To read the full article, please click here. Below are the responses shared by our School Captains to Quest Newspapers for the feature.
CORINDA STATE HIGH SCHOOL
Sienna Head, Corinda State High School Captain
What advice would you give yourself 12 months ago?
Don't be afraid to say no.
Sometimes it may be easy to say yes to a lot of things, but at the end of the day your academics and school work is number one.
What do you think your legacy is?
I would say that Olivia and my legacy is listening to those around us and taking into account the opinions of the people who matter, our peers.
I feel as if we have made a strong and positive contribution to the school environment through ensuring that people feel listened to.
Where do you hope to see yourself in the next three years?
In three years' time, I hope to be at the Australian Defence Force Academy as an Air Force Officer Cadet when I will be in my final year studying a Bachelor of Business.
Olivia Hollis, Corinda State High School Captain
What advice would you give yourself 12 months ago?
My advice to myself 12 months ago would be to keep doing what you are doing, and continue to work hard.
I would also recommend relaxing a little bit, and remembering to enjoy the ride.
What do you think your legacy is?
I think that our legacy has been setting up systems to stay organised as a Student Council and have stronger lines of communication with School Executives.
We have tangibly been able to pass on some helpful tools to the leaders of 2024, and I feel that we have set up and maintained a strong culture of involvement and enjoyment when it comes to Year 12 and whole school events.
Where do you hope to see yourself in the next three years?
In three years' time, I hope to be finishing my undergraduate degree and starting my Doctor of Medicine postgraduate course.
I also hope to have a stable job, be part of a netball team, and be enjoying time with friends and family where I can.