Greater Shepparton Secondary College captains lead with ambition

Bayuna College captains

Greater Shepparton Secondary College’s 2026 Bayuna College Captains are Zoey Prior and Caitlin Farrall.

Zoey, who joined the college in Year 10, competitively rides horses and enjoys reading in her downtime. She said the support she received as a new student inspired her to take on leadership.

“I felt inspired by the changes the college made for me, and I want to make a difference for others in the same position. I hope to be remembered and create a positive legacy,” she said.

Caitlin is a national champion in sports aerobics and works part-time at Fryers Street Food Store.

She hopes to show students that leadership isn’t limited to one pathway.

“I wanted to be captain to show you can take a different route at school, like VM (Vocational Major), and still lead — it’s not always about academics,” she said.

After school, she hopes to complete a certificate in veterinary nursing.

Biyalla College captains

Greater Shepparton Secondary College 2026 Biyalla College captains are Ella Wanjohi and Lachlan Gribble.

Ella is heavily involved in sport, playing netball and hockey, and also enjoys playing piano.

She hopes her leadership sets a strong example for younger students.

Lachlan, who plays state volleyball representing both the school and Shepparton North, is no stranger to leadership — having been the First Nations leader for the past two years.

“I want to give other students a voice,” he said.

He hopes to study forensic psychology at university after this year.

Dharnya College captains

Greater Shepparton Secondary College 2026 Dharnya College captains are Vera Asante and Hadia Mirza

Vera brings enthusiasm to her leadership position.

A keen baker and KFC employee, she hopes to help create new traditions for the college.

She hopes to pursue radiology or allied health after school.

Hadia, an avid public speaker and debater, is passionate about fostering unity across the school.

“As a leader, I want to help create a more united school,” she said.

She is considering studying either medicine or law once she graduates.

Principal Barbara O’Brien praised the captains on their appointments and said each had earned their place in the leadership team.

“Choosing this team was about creating ambassadors for our school — young people who will represent the college and bring their peers’ ideas and opinions to the executive leadership team,” she said.