Introducing our Y10 Class Captains
Year 10 is a year of transition, where students start preparing for VCE or VM by choosing subjects that align with their interests and future goals. It can be a time of increased academic pressure, as the workload intensifies and decisions about your future feel more important. While it offers more independence and the chance to explore subjects, it can also be challenging with the uncertainty of what path to take and the balance between study, extracurriculars, and social life.
During 2025, the cohort has been fortunate to be led by our three Year 10 Class Captains. In Year 10, student leadership means being an active member of Student Voice, helping to organise events, and supporting younger students. It's a valuable opportunity to develop responsibility and leadership skills in preparation for senior roles in the years ahead.
As we approach the end of the 2025 academic year, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to our Year 10 Class Captains and wish them the best of luck as they transition into their Year 11 VCE or VM studies.
Maya Taifernopoulos (10 Ryan) Starting at St Mary’s College as a Year 7 student in 2021, Maya has enjoyed being able to have a voice in the St Mary's community and speak for her peers when it comes to issues at the school. She has also enjoyed being able to participate in school activities. For Maya, her key achievements as a leader have included contributing to International Women's Day, developing ideas for a new student newsletter and the use of student notice boards for all year levels to keep up to date with their weekly information. In 2025, Maya is keen to develop a peer support program for our Year 7 students. In Year 11, Maya is most looking forward to being able to strengthen herself as a leader at the College. She is also looking forward to seeing how the College will develop as one campus and the bonds that will be made through being together. |  | |
| Hugo Boddington (10 Treacy) Hugo moved to St Marys College at the start of Year 9 in 2023. As Class Captain, Hugo has really enjoyed having the chance to contribute to discussions that impact the College community. Hugo believes it has been really rewarding to bring up issues in a circle of likeminded students and work on finding solutions. As a growing College, Hugo believes it’s exciting to be witness to the visible change. Hugo is keen to see the College grow as a more academic, social and high performing school, in sport and other extracurriculars. During his time as Class Captain, Hugo has worked on a number of successful initiatives, such as R U OK Day and IDAHOBIT. Attending fortnightly meetings, Hugo has been able to discuss improvements, make suggestions and take in feedback from my peers, which is then shared with teachers and other members of Student Voice. Hugo’s suggestions have included work on uniforms, a potential buddy systems and year level noticeboards. These suggestions are an excellent way to further strengthen our overall sense of community at the College. Hugo is enthusiastic about Year 11 and Head Start. Like the rest of his Year 10 cohort, he is looking forward to starting his VCE study. Hugo believes Year 11 offers all students a chance to reaffirm goals to promote going to university and success in life beyond the College. Hugo believes, ‘it is a time to self-assess and consider the things that matter, the things you are good at, and the person you want to become’. Although Hugo will not have any classes with his best friends, he thinks this is exciting because it reflects the individuality of all of cohort, and how their education is starting to mirror their individuality. |  | |
Dylan Collett (10 Walsh) Dylan started at St Mary’s College in 2020 as a Year 7 student. As a Class Captain, Dylan has enjoyed using his leadership skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. He takes pride in being a point of contact for his homeroom teachers, whether it's introducing new students, supporting primary school children, or helping to coordinate class activities. These experiences have allowed him to develop his ability to lead, motivate others, and take initiative in a variety of situations. As a Class Captain Dylan has demonstrated success as a leader in helping to organise College events and becoming someone his classmates can rely on. Next year, Dylan is mostly looking forward to participating in community activities such as ACC Volleyball. Definitely not his exams! |  |