Growing Future Leaders

Overview

We foster and develop the leadership capabilities that many students possess through mentoring and workshops. At every year level you are given opportunities that enable you to reach your leadership potential and develop into a future leader.

Please see our current leaders at the bottom of this page.

“Excellence at Waimea College is lived, not just expected.
The values of Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga,and Akoranga help build a culture
that is based on respect and connection, as well as academic
achievement. At Waimea College, students are challenged to achieve
their highest while contributing to the dynamic school community.
No matter your skillset or interests there are opportunities for you.” – Head Students

Senior Leadership Opportunities

The Student Leadership Team includes an elected representative to the Board of Trustees, six Head Students and eight House Captains.

A variety of senior leadership positions are available to you including but not limited to:

Academic
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Business
Culture
Environment
International Student Support
Community
Diversity
Events
Student Ambassadors
Special Education Captains

Our senior student leaders have a significant part to play in leading school assemblies, representing the College in the community and as role models to the wider school.

Junior Leadership Opportunities

In Year 10 we offer a Junior Leadership programme which encourages students to contribute to the life of the school.

The years starts with a camp exploring the school values and finishes with an adventure camp in the Abel Tasman.

There are lots of opportunities during the year that enable the Junior Leaders to connect with and serve the community. Students are encouraged to join the Student Volunteer Army and are given an opportunity to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh programme.

So be inspired …

“Waimea College gives students the chance to be involved in many different opportunities, both in and out of school. Students can choose from a variety of subjects and clubs, which are easy to join by checking the notice board. I am really looking forward to meeting new Year 9 students and others who will be joining the school..”— Fletcher, Year 9

Leadership 2026

Board of Trustees Student Representative

Gemma Armstrong

Head Students

Zach Latham

Sophie McKeever

Hailey Mueller

Bruno Richards

Madeline Seymour

Dominique Takimoana (Pou Herenga Waka)

Santiago Ward

House Captains

Carrington House – Amy Dunn, Antonio Ganassin-Winchcomb, Lily Woods

Cooper House – Dan Alvarez, Paige Clarke, Evan Cooper

Hillary House – William Donald, Summer Dove, Sequoyiah Missen

Ngata House – Sofia Forbes-Brown, Isla Gregg, Leah Harding

Rutherford House – Jaxen Martin, James Neilson, Emily Stewart

Sheppard House – Naomi Godwin, Ursula Oakes, Stacey Way

Academic Captains

Ollie Bass

Franca Cresswell

Mika Meir

Connor Brennan

Ben Jenner

Kaitlyn van Eyndhoven

Bella Cain-Townley

Aaron Macintosh

Performing Arts Captains

Tia Fisher

Roy Inwood

Keziah Sibayan

Juliet Thompson-Blythe

Maggie Paterson

Sports Captains

Melvyn Barbier

Cole Clarke

Mya Elmiger

Zac Shirley

Ashlee Shone

Kady Thurlow

Visual Arts Captains

Lucy Feely

Scarlett Meldrum

Brooke Mundy

Taylor Stillwell

International and Migrant Student Leaders

Keziah Sibayan

Christy Thomas

Brendon Tran

Yugo Koba

Elsa Putrese

Special Ed Captains

Anna Balogh

Micah Bryce

Dulcie Cox

Montana Havenga

Susie Kwant

Emily Newton

Sophie Pestno-McFadyen

Sophie Stewart

Bethany Tate

Christy Thomas

Bella Watson

Media Captain

Polly Hyde

John Sloan

Diversity Captains

Jaxon Rainbow

Culture Captains

Kaycia Cooper

Ngaio Kidd

Environment Captains

Charlie Bennett

Jody Cowe

Naomi Godwin