Empower • Lead • Engage • Voice • Agency • Teamwork • Equity
We support children and young people being seen as active agents in their own lives and in the lives of others. We see students as central partners who benefit from having opportunities to learn and practice problem solving, creative thinking and leadership. Our student leadership program provides students with extensive opportunities to have a say about what goes on in our school and to be active, informed participants in the decisions that affect them.
At Roma Mitchell Secondary College we believe that our student leadership program contributes to wellbeing for learning for all our students. Through our ELEVATE Student Leadership Framework (Empower • Lead • Engage • Voice • Agency • Teamwork • Equity), we provide a clear, inclusive and purposeful pathway for students to develop their strengths, shape their community, and take on meaningful leadership roles across the school.
Prefect
Setting the Standard: The Role of Prefects
Prefects are exemplary students who play a critical role in upholding our school values. As senior representatives of the student body, they embody the highest standards of engagement and academic commitment, setting a positive example for their peers to follow.
Prefects are entrusted with the responsibility of fostering a respectful and inclusive school culture. They act as liaisons between the student body and the school administration, ensuring the voices and concerns of their peers are heard and addressed. Their duties extend to being ambassadors of our school, organising school events, and promoting a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Learning Community Captains (LCC)
Building a Better Future: The Role of Learning Community Captains
Learning Community Captains play an important role in nurturing a sense of belonging and connectedness among students within each Learning Community. As ambassadors of wellbeing, they embody the school’s commitment to creating a supportive and positive culture where every student feels acknowledged and valued.
Working with Learning Community Leaders, Yungkurrinthi Marni teachers, and fellow Captains, our Learning Community Captains are at the forefront of promoting our school values and encouraging our positive behaviours. They are instrumental in bringing about initiatives that bolster school spirit, foster mutual respect, and enhance student wellbeing.
Cultural Captains
Championing diversity, fostering unity, and celebrating heritage: Cultural Captains
Cultural Captains are our Aboriginal student leaders who serve as the voice of our Aboriginal student community within each campus. They carry the significant responsibility of ensuring that the perspectives, traditions, and cultural heritage are represented and respected.
Cultural Captains play a crucial role in fostering an educational environment that is culturally responsive and inclusive, one that not only acknowledges but also cherishes the rich histories and contributions of Aboriginal
Sports Captain
Lead with passion, play with heart, and inspire greatness: Sports Captains
As leaders of their teams, Sports Captains set the tone for inclusion, sportsmanship, and healthy competition. Their leadership extends beyond the playing field; sport captains often serve as role models, demonstrating the importance of physical activity, teamwork, and perseverance to their peers. By encouraging participation and celebrating team achievements, they help create a supportive environment where students can thrive both physically and emotionally. The sense of camaraderie and shared goals that sports captains cultivate promote a positive school experience that emphasises personal growth and collective success.
Student Representative Council (SRC)
Empowering Student Voice: The Role and Impact of the SRC
The SRC plays a key role in shaping a collaborative school environment where student opinion is valued. They work closely with staff and the wider school community to initiate and implement policies and changes that enhance the overall student experience. Through organising events, leading community service initiatives, and providing feedback to the school leadership, the SRC ensures that the student perspective is integral to the decision-making process.
The SRC is composed of a diverse group of students who are dedicated to representing their peers, advocating for student interests, and fostering a sense of unity and pride within our school. By empowering students to take an active role in their education, the SRC not only prepares them for future leadership roles but also instils a sense of responsibility and ownership over their school experience.
Peer Leaders
Nurturing Newcomers: The Role of Peer Leaders
Peer Leaders are positive role models for their peers and help create a safe, respectful, and welcoming school environment for students in years 7 as they transition into high school.
Peer Leaders work collaboratively with each other, year 7 Yungkurrinthi Marni teachers and Learning Community Leaders to develop and deliver a series of activities based on the Berry Street Education Model and Positive Education principles that contribute to the wellbeing of our year 7 students.
The ELEVATE! Council
The ELEVATE! Council Model
The ELEVATE Council Model connects student leaders across all campuses, ensuring every student voice contributes to real,
positive change.
Why a Council Model?
- Strengthens student voice and agency.
- Ensures equal house and campus representation.
- Builds collaboration between Prefects, Captains, Cultural Captains, and SRC.
- Promotes visibility and shared responsibility for whole-school initiatives.
How Councils Work?
- Gather student ideas and review feedback from previous events to shape meaningful
initiatives. - Plan and coordinate school-wide celebrations, activities, and improvement projects.
- Work with the Principal and staff facilitators to refine proposals and ensure alignment
with school priorities. - Communicate plans across all campuses so students and staff know what’s
happening and how to get involved.
Each ELEVATE Council brings together student leaders from across all campuses to plan and deliver initiatives that strengthen school culture, wellbeing, and inclusion. Councils are chaired by Prefects, supported by Learning Community Captains, and include SRC Members from Years 8–12. A Staff Facilitator provides guidance and ensures alignment with school priorities.
