Shepparton Christian College captains Aidan Ross and Amali Nunan.
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Rechelle Zammit
Shepparton’s next generation of student leaders is stepping up.
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As part of our series highlighting the region’s 2026 high-school leadership teams, The News caught up with Shepparton Christian College’s newly elected college captains, Aidan and Amali, to hear what drives them, and the impact they hope to make on their school community.
Shepparton Christian College captain Aidan Ross.
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Rechelle Zammit
Aidan Ross, who has been at the college since Prep, is completing Year 12 physics this year and has also finished the Veta Morphus program, earning a Certificate III in Christian Ministry and Theology.
Next year, his challenging timetable will include Year 12 chemistry, maths methods, specialist maths and English.
Outside school, Aidan is actively involved in the Shepparton Runners Club and the Kialla Park Old Students Tennis Club, and works part-time at South End McDonald’s.
“I’ve been here since Prep, and seeing the college captains over the years — they were great role models for me,” he said.
“I thought, if they inspire me, why not try to be a role model for others?”
Looking ahead, Aidan is considering a gap year or an apprenticeship at Envisage Furniture, with a goal of becoming a custom furniture maker.
He also hopes to start a business with a friend, combining his woodworking skills with his friend’s metalworking expertise.
Shepparton Christian College captain Amali Nunan.
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Rechelle Zammit
Amali Nunan, who joined the college more recently, is pursuing English, general maths, art making & exhibiting, and visual communication, while also studying business via TAFE.
In her free time, Amali enjoys singing and performing, most recently starring in Frozen in Echuca.
“I’m pretty extroverted, and I like to think I’m a bit ‘out there’,” Amali said.
“Even in the short time I’ve been at the college, seeing the impact previous school captains have had on students inspired me. I want to be a welcoming and approachable face for everyone, from Prep to Year 12.”
Amali also revealed that she had once considered leaving school to pursue hairdressing, but now she was leaning towards teaching — whether immediately after school or later in life.
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