AUTHOR: ALLY VOYLES
On Friday, 19 August, we received an email from the Deputy Head of Senior School announcing the winners of the 2023 Senior Council elections. Many of us are familiar with a few of the names on the list, but… how well do we really know our future leaders? Read on for a small introduction to next year’s Senior Council!
The SC:
“I really love the way that I can give back to the school and bring student dreams into reality. Additionally, I enjoy helping others grow and working as a part of a team, which really meant it was the perfect position. I am looking forward to building stronger connections between our year groups and campuses, as well as supporting every student to be their best.”
Hope for the future: “I want to go to uni, I’m not sure what I want to study yet. Maybe something in science. But honestly, I am just trying to have fun and do my best over the next year and a half!”
A fun fact: “I can raise one eyebrow at a time ‘,:)”
“I have been given so many opportunities and such great support since coming to CGGS. I hoped for the opportunity to give back to the community and support others in the same way I was. I wanted to be the person people could come to for anything! I am looking forward to accomplishing a greater connection between year levels and encouraging unity throughout our school so that we can fulfil our goals together!”
Hope for the future: “I’m not too sure yet, something to do with the social sciences! I am planning to take a gap year to travel and work before uni.”
A fun fact: “I got hit by a double decker bus in London!”
“Service has always such a been a huge part of my life and I am so passionate about this school and wanted a chance to give back to this amazing community. I am looking forward to encouraging more student involvement both in school and the wider community. Also, nurturing a greater sense of unity throughout the school community within all year groups.”
Hope for the future: “After high school I plan on going to uni and studying something in STEM or engineering (but I’m still figuring it out)”
A fun fact: “When I was 13 years old, I went skydiving for the first time!”
“I’ve really enjoyed my time in the BoHo, and I had lots of ideas on things we could do for fun and to improve. I’d love to introduce more sustainability in the Boarding House, since it’s been pretty plastic heavy since COVID hit.”
Hope for the future: “I’d love to be an author, or possibly work in publishing or journalism. But I haven’t really decided yet, hence the different options!”
A fun fact: “I’m really into Formula 1 racing at the moment!”
“I’ve always been passionate about the boarding house and I wanted to help make changes for the better of the boarding house community. I am looking forward to working with the other boarders to create a happy, fun and inclusive environment in the boarding house.”
Hope for the future: “Either an early childhood teacher or interior designer, I’m still trying to toss up between the two.”
A fun fact: “I play the snare drum.”
“I wanted to create a positive and inclusive sporting environment ensuring that everyone’s achievements are celebrated. I look forward to accomplishing greater participation rates within sport in our school community.”
Hope for the future: “I would love to travel.”
A fun fact: “I saw Timothée Chalamet in the streets of Europe.”
“I love sports and want to be able to help and encourage everyone with all sports related things!! I really hope increase participation where sports is a fun place for everyone.”
Hope for the future: “[I want to] go to uni however am not fully sure on the degree yet”
A fun fact: “I lovee frozen raspberries”
“I gained a lot of confidence and so many amazing friendships through debating and public speaking and I really want to make sure everyone experiences that and more. I want debating and public speaking to feel more accessible, and as many girls to give it a go as possible, but I think being Debating and Public Speaking captain extends beyond co-curricular activities. In 2023, I would love to bring about more CGGS girls feeling comfortable expressing themselves and advocating for the things they care about.”
Hope for the future: “This is very debating and public speak-y of me, but I would love to go into a legal career (and do a lot of travelling)”
A fun fact: “I give myself impromptu haircuts all the time! (I haven’t been to a hairdresser since I was 13)”
“I’ve always loved performing. Its my favourite thing in the whole world. I want to share this love with each and everyone one of the students of CGGS. I’m so so so excited to work with the school community for the production of “The Little Mermaid”. It will be so so incredible.”
Hope for the future: “I want to pursue a career in music and performing arts :)”
A fun fact: “When I was 10 I tried to ritually resurrect my dead fish named greedy guts”
“I’ve always loved music, especially participating in school choirs and bands! I started really enjoying music in mini-singers and looked up to the music captains, and seen them as role models! I’m really looking forward to supporting all the music students in their music-making and helping out whenever I can! plus maybe roping in a few more girls to join the music academy ;)”
Hope for the future: “I’d really love to become a primary school teacher!”
A fun fact: “I love sitcoms! I’ve watched all the best ones (Brooklyn 99, the office, arrested development) at least 6 times”
“I [want] to support Burgmann and be a positive, inclusive and encouraging face in the house. I am looking forward to bringing the house together to form connections between all the girls and have the most fun year ever!”
Hope for the future: “I want to become the new Elle Woods from Legally Blonde and become a lawyer.”
A fun fact: “I have a sausage dog called Bruno!”
“I have always looked up to the house captains and really wanted to be that positive role model for someone else. I would really love to connect year levels a bit more and have more house competitions – like the bellyball competition!!!”
Hope for the future: “I would like to help people. Whether that be through the military, nursing or something completely different, I’m not sure yet!”
A fun fact: “a cashier once thought my name was Deakin and said it was a lovely girl’s name! I didn’t want to embarrass her so I just went along with it.”
“Kilburn is like another family to me and obviously the best house! [I’m looking forward to] Bringing the house closer together and making sure everyone feels included.”
Hope for the future: “Go to uni but I have no idea what yet! Hopefully I will figure that out within the next year.”
A fun fact: “I am a master choctopper, if you’ve gotten a choctop from palace there is a high chance I have made it!”
“I genuinely love Robbo from the bottom of my heart and want to make everyone’s voices heard and have lots of fun doing it 🙂 [I’m looking forward to] getting everyone hype for Robbo and maybe even reclaiming our House Sing title.”
Hope for the future: “a biochemistry course somewhere but most importantly have a bit of fun”
A fun fact: “I shaved my head as part of a dare December last year.”
“I love Waverley and all the girls within it, and I had the best time being vice this year 🙂 I can’t wait to smash all the carnivals and big events, but also make sure that the everyday in Waverley is the most enjoyable it can be.”
Hope for the future: “To be honest I have no idea, but I’m super interested in biology and languages and hope to do some travelling as well”
A fun fact: “I was born on Christmas day !”
To be decided – Glebe House Captain