Year 3 My name is: Reagan For what year are you the Captain? Year 3 Captain? Ms Kasprzak Year Group Captain? I accepted the nomination because I like helping others. It was really exciting. My favourite subject is Art because I really like painting. I like Miss Schahinger because she is nice. I like the teachers. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? Yes, because you get to make new friends. What would I like to see change in the school? I would like to see our school be cleaner, with less swearing and I would also like new gates.
Year 3 My name is: Stirling For what year are you the Captain? Year 3 Captain? Ms Foster Year Group Captain? I wanted to be a captain because I thought it would be a good experience. I got to be on a camp and that made me feel good. I like Art because I like to have fun with drawing pictures and painting. I also like Drama because I get to move around. I like Ms Foster because she is nice to me. I like the nature and space to run around and the classrooms are really good as well. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? Yes, because I want to make them feel special.
Year 4 My name is: Elise For what year are you the Captain? Year 4 Captain? Mr Mooney Year Group Captain? I accepted because I think I was a born leader. Getting to help others. My favourite subject is P.E. because I love sport. Miss Schahinger because she has helped me the most. The people here are very social. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? Yes, because you would want to be a good leader.
Year 4 My name is: Sienna For what year are you the Captain? Year 4 Captain? Miss Hoeper Year Group Captain? I accepted because I had never done it before and wanted to see what it would be like. Being a leader. I like Art because I do it at home and I love it. Miss Hoeper because she is nice. The people here are really friendly. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? Yes I would because you get to make new friends. What would I like to see change in the school? I want to improve the water in the fountains and paint some of the walls.
Year 5 My name is: Bodie For what year are you the Captain? Year 5 Captain? Mrs Walker Year Group Captain? I accepted because I wanted to lead my class. I was very excited. Walking up on the stage in front of the whole school at the end of 2017 was really exciting. I like Science because we do lots of experiments. Ms DeZilwa because she is very kind and she doesn t yell. The education and all the lessons. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? Yes, because it is very exciting to lead other people around the school.
Year 5 My name is: Hannah For what year are you the Captain? Year 5 Captain? Mrs Walker Year Group Captain? I care about people; I am a good listener and I can talk in front of many people. Now I can share my life with others and I love people. I like Literacy, reading and mainly excursions because they make you learn. Mrs Fonfe because she helps people and is everybody s friend. There are hundreds of nice people Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? Yes, because you get to listen to different suggestions.
Year 6 My name is: Charlie For what year are you the Captain? Year 6 Captain? Ms DeZilwa, Mrs Steimanis, Bu Jemma Year Group Captain? I accepted because I wanted to help improve the school and help other people out. What was the best thing about being chosen as Student Leader? I felt really happy with myself and very proud. I like P.E. because I love sports and I also like maths because I like challenging myself. Bu Jemma because she teaches us a different language and she is really friendly. I also like Mrs Steimanis because she is really nice and taught me lots and explained tasks really well. Everyone looks out for everyone. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? Yes, because it s a good way to challenge yourself and become an important person in the school. What would I like to see change in the school? I would change the filtered and refrigerated water fountains in the school and make sure there is a separate sink for washing out paint brushes.
Year 6 My name is: Hannah For what year are you the Captain? Year 6 Captain? Ms Kasprzak Year Group Captain? I accepted because I wanted to help out around the school. What was the best thing about being chosen as Student Leader? I want it to help me get out of my comfort zone and help me make out school a better place. I like all subjects as equally as each other. I like them all because they want you to do your best and follow your dreams. I can make lots of friends because it is a small school. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? I would recommend it because you get to do different things.
Year 7 My name is: Tibbe For what year are you the Captain? Year 7 Captain? Mr Hansen Year Group Captain? I accepted because it is a huge opportunity where you get to make decision to help change the school. To be able to go to meetings that will help improve the school P.E. because I love to be active and Home Economics because I love cooking. Mr Mount because he teaches one of my favourite subjects and he doesn t get mad. It is a small school so everybody knows each other and the teachers care about everyone. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? Yes because I like to take care of people and make decisions.
Year 7 My name is: Kaela For what year are you the Captain? Year 7 Captain? Mr Hansen Year Group Captain? I accepted because I thought it would be fun and a good idea to get my ideas through. I felt proud and it was nice to know that my efforts were being recognised. My favourite subject is Agriculture because I love to work with animals. Miss Sommerville is my favourite teacher because she has so much energy and makes her lessons fun. I love that it is an Agricultural School and an Area School. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? Yes, I would recommend it. In the short time I have been the Year Group Captains I have had a lot of fun. What would I like to see change in the school? I would make it so that students have more chances to make decisions.
Year 8 My name is: Tara For what year are you the Captain? Year 8 Captain? Miss Farquhar Year Group Captain? I accepted because I thought it would be a different experience and because if a teacher thought that I could do the job, it made me more confident in myself. That someone believed I could do that job. Maths, because It comes naturally to me and there is different parts to maths. Mrs Lindavies because she listens and cares about what everyone has to say. Overall, she is just a nice person. I love how friendly and polite everyone is and I also like being in middle school. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? Yes because it is a lot of fun and I enjoyed meeting new people. The responsibility and the honour that comes with being Captain.
Year 8 My name is: Cooper For what year are you the Captain? Year 8 Captain? Miss Farquhar Year Group Captain? I accepted because I thought it would be a good opportunity. We have lots of opportunity. P.E. because it is good exercise and Home Economics because you get to learn how to cook. Mr Mount because he is fun. The opportunities like Agriculture. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? Yes, because it s good fun.
Year 9 My name is: Winter For what year are you the Captain? Year 9 Captain? Ms White Year Group Captain? I accepted the nomination because I thought it would be a good opportunity to make a difference at the school. Knowing that someone believes in you enough to give you the role of inspiring and looking out for others. My favourite subjects are English, HASS and Art because I find them the most enjoyable. Ms White because she looks out for her students and is encouraging during all lessons. I love the small community. It makes me feel safe and everyone is always friendly. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? Yes, because I believe it will be an amazing worthwhile experience that will improve our community and school. What would I like to see change in the school? I would like to see more programs available in Sports and the Arets. Some of our students are really interested in these learning areas. I think his will encourage parents to send their children to our school.
Year 9 My name is: Taras For what year are you the Captain? Year 9 Captain? Mr Mount Year Group Captain? I accepted because I thought I could help around the school and I thought I could also use it as a reference for the future. Being able to have a say in certain topics Definitely Science and HASS because they are both the most interesting and I learn the most from both. Mr Mount because he is laid back and has very fun lesson. The location and the small community. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? Definitely, because you can potentially make a major difference in all your peers learning and their learning environment. What would I like to see change in the school? I would like to improve the internet speed.
Year 10 My name is: Skye For what year are you the Captain? Year 10 Captain? Mr Kenny and Ms Bouveng Year Group Captain? I accepted because I wanted to try something new and I felt really honoured. That I could represent the school and people could look up to me. English, because I love writing. Ms Bouveng because she is strict and also has a good sense of humour. I love how friendly everyone is and the small sense of community. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? I would because it s a great opportunity to meet new people. What would I like to see change in the school? I would like to change the music policy when using our phones because it s a privilege that I think everyone should have. If you disrespect the rules then you should have the privilege revoked.
Year 10 My name is: Josh For what year are you the Captain? Year 10 Captain? Mr Haggett Year Group Captain? I thought it would be a good thing to do and be a bit of an adventure. I get to represent the class and it will also improve my public speaking. Maths because I like working with numbers. I also like Design and Technology because making objects out of plastics is fun. Ms Bouveng is a good teacher as she doesn t let you misbehave In class but she likes to have a joke. It s good because it is such a small community school and most people are really friendly. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? Yes I would because it s a good experience when going into the workforce.
Year 11 My name is: Tayah For what year are you the Captain? Year 11 Captain? Mrs Edwards Year Group Captain? I want to be a good role model and thought it was a pleasure to be asked. I could be more involved with the school and learn to become a good leader. My favourite subject is Agriculture. Love working with animals and it is something I feel happy and relaxed doing. I don t have a favourite. Everyone is amazing. When I am around Mr Kenny I feel very comfortable as I can have a joke but can also talk about my personal life with him too. Mrs Edwards is also great; she pushes you to do your best and goes out of her way to make you feel happy. Teachers are great and you get lots of support. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? Yes, it is a great experience and teaches you how to become a better person and leader.
Year 11 My name is: Lina For what year are you the Captain? Year 11 Captain? Mr Cousins Year Group Captain? I thought that it could help build some confidence in me but hopefully in others too. The best thing about being chosen as a Year Group Captain is still hard to say, but it has given me a wider picture of how this school runs, what people (pupils) want during their school hours. It has been so far, a very interesting journey My favourite subjects are Music, Art and History. I like music because you constantly learn new things; Art because I find it relaxing and History because I like learning about things that happened before me. I love having Mugsy (Mrs Ford). She is always happy and fun to be around and that makes me happy too! I am quite new at Mt Compass but I will give it a go. The thing I love most about Mt compass is that it is very close to my home, I can walk to school in the morning and it is very quiet and peaceful, it also gives me time to prepare for a day of school. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? This is the hardest question, I really don t think this is something for everyone, for me it is a very interesting experience but for say someone that has been at Mt Compass for a very long time it may not be, but if you are someone that loves to help out I would absolutely recommend being a Year Group Captain.
Year 12 My name is: Grace For what year are you the Captain? School Captain Captain? I nominated myself to be school captain. Year Group Captain? I believe that I can lead others in a positive way and be able to contribute to making the school a better place. What was the best thing about being chosen as Student Leader? That I can represent my class mates and the ideas that they have, as well as making a positive impact on the school. I really enjoy subjects that I am studying this year; Maths, Biology, Chemistry and English. There are lots of great teachers at this school but ones I have found Bu Jemma, Ms Wilkinson and Mr Gramola very helpful and supportive. I love the friendly atmosphere and small school community that comes with being an area school. All of the teachers are friendly, approachable and willing to help. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? Absolutely, it is a great opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and have a go at many different things. It also gives you a chance to have an impact on the school and voice others and your opinion on what could be improved on in the school community. What would I like to see change in the school? The amount of rubbish that is around the school is an issue that I believe needs to be changed as it does not look nice.
Year 12 My name is: Macey For what year are you the Captain? School Captain Captain? Mr Mount, Ms Bouveng and Mrs Lindavies Year Group Captain? I accepted because I want to make an impression within out school. I love to lead and help others. What was the best thing about being chosen as Student Leader? The amount of pride and trust that comes with the role. It made me feel very special during a touch time in my life and school. My favourites are History, Food and Hospitality, and Art. Ms Bouveng and Mrs Fonfe. They both push and inspire me to become a better person. I look up to them as adults and inspire me to be like them. I love many things about our school. Most of all I love the student-teacher relationships and the tight community we have. It makes it really easy to be yourself. Would you recommend being a Year Group Captain, why? Yes. It is such an honour. Being trusted with such a great responsibility. It s a big task but it s well worth it with the relationships you develop and the person you will become. What would I like to see change in the school? I would love to introduce Performing Arts to our curriculum and to have more clubs offered at lunchtime.