Term 4 — SRC Newsletter Edition  

Term 4 has been a busy and rewarding time for the SRC at Greenvale Secondary College. The term began with the SRC collaborating on a special World Teachers’ Day tribute to celebrate the College’s dedicated teaching staff. Students recorded personalised and thoughtful shout outs for each teacher to enjoy, creating a meaningful opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding dedication and impact of teachers both inside and outside the classroom. 

The 2026 SRC application process was another major highlight of the term. The College received a large number of strong applications, and participated in interviews with Assistant Principal, Melinda Gall and SRC Leader, Lucinda Vrzovski. The quality of leadership potential and ideas presented was exceptional. Successful applicants were formally recognised and presented with their SRC pins on stage at the 2025 Awards Night in December. 

This term, SRC members also had the privilege of hosting Education Minister Ben Carroll and local MP Iwan Walters during their visit to the College. This provided a valuable opportunity for student leaders to share honest feedback about what makes learning at Greenvale Secondary College engaging and successful. Students also engaged in meaningful discussion on topics such as the upcoming social media bans in schools, mental health pressures faced by young people, and attitudes towards school life. The maturity and insight demonstrated by students reflected the strength of student voice within the College community. 

Below are a few personal reflections from SRC members themselves. 

“The SRC in 2025 was an experience I could never forget! We had many opportunities to bring change, in and outside of our school, and the chance to improve our skills and embark on our leadership journey through programs outside of school. I loved how we could actually make a real impact, in school, and in the wider community! Our meetings brought people from all year levels together, and I loved learning about their different perspectives and opinions! If I repeated 2025, I would apply to the SRC every time!” — Visual Arts Representative, Sarah Dolmay 

“I enjoyed meeting up with the SRC members every fortnight to share our opinions and ideas on various aspects of the school, such as the 10c recycling initiative, the Active School initiative with Kirsten, or the presentation made for World Teachers’ Day. I had a lot of fun being involved in the SRC, though we had some trial and error, we worked together to overcome the obstacles. Of course, when trying new things, not everything works out. However, we will continue to work towards our goals.” — Music Representative, Khadijah Mian 

“I enjoyed all the experiences and friends that I made. My favourite part was when we went to the Youth Leadership Conference. I met so many new people and learned about people’s experiences which inspired me to be a better leader.” — Theatre and Performing Arts Representative, Defne Ozcelik 

“SRC was such an amazing experience for me, it pushed me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to meet such amazing people and do achieve amazing things. I can’t wait to apply for 2027!” — Year 7 Year Level Captain, Olivia van Heer 

“I have enjoyed being in the SRC because it has helped build my confidence and inspired me to not be afraid to share my ideas.” — Visual Arts Representative, Azeyla Cayir 

“What I enjoyed most about being on the 2025 SRC this year was the making of a positive difference. The most fun and rewarding part was undoubtedly bring the school together through our events, like successfully running the athletics carnival and bringing back the school spirit. I also genuinely enjoyed the privilege of advocating other students and being a voice to speak up for them was something that I’ve always determined. Ultimately, the feeling of working together and sharing pride after organising successful activities or finishing meetings, like the World Teacher’s Day video tribute video, made the experience truly enjoyable and a great opportunity to actively demonstrate our values.” — Year 9 Student Leader, Saara Shetye 

“SRC was a very valuable privilege that I am honoured to be a part of. I really enjoyed being able to have my opinions and thoughts heard and considered by my peers and teachers. Being capable of having a say in what happens around the school really made me feel like I was in control of my learning and gave me a deeper understanding of how things happen behind the scenes at school.” — Year 9 Year Level Captain, Jordan Stenhouse 

The College extends its heartfelt thanks to all 2025 student leaders for the commitment, creativity, and teamwork they have shown throughout the year. Their contributions have made a meaningful difference to the school community, and the College is incredibly proud of all they have achieved. Greenvale Secondary College looks forward with excitement to seeing these young leaders continue to grow and make their mark in 2026 and beyond.