Published on February 28, 2025
Becoming a School Captain at HVGS is no small feat; it’s the result of a rigorous selection process that includes numerous interviews. We’re thrilled to introduce our 2025 School Captains, Phoebe K and Lachie C! But, as it turns out, their toughest interview was yet to come—courtesy of Year 3 students Lily G and Aiden K, two keen members of the Junior School Student Representative Council.
Aiden: What’s your favourite Treetops order?
Phoebe: I love a Chicken Parmi as a meal, but if I’m wanting a snack, especially in winter, a warmed-up chocolate muffin!
Lachie: I’d have to say a Chicken Parmi as well, and if I feel like a drink – apple juice.
Phoebe: What’s your favourite?
Lily: Well, i do like chicken wraps.
Lachie: Oh i love chicken wraps
Aiden: I’d definitely have garlic bread.
Lily: Why did you want to be School Captain?
Phoebe: I’ve been here since I was three years old back in the ELC, I just really wanted to stay involved, have a way to give back. I feel like I’ve gotten to hone in on some of my different skills and strengthen other skills, which you wouldn’t usually get the chance to.
Lachie: I think I just wanted to be a role model for the school and for all you little guys. I want students to know they can come over and talk to me, just have a good chat. And I want to be an example for the rest of the school.
Aiden: How will you inspire other people at HVGS?
Lachie: I want people to know that if they have ideas or perspectives on things they can tell me and hopefully I can take them to some people higher up and we can get things done and make a change.
Phoebe: I think just being approachable, like Lachie said, and in a way just being ourselves, so making sure that people know that they can always just come up to us if they have anything to say or if they’re having a bad day, just want to chat.
Lachie: What do you want to do when you graduate?
Phoebe: Deep question.
Lachie: I want to go to university and study Engineering. Potentially Mechatronics, and then after that, I want to go travel the world.
Phoebe: I’m still a bit uncertain, but at one point i was considering becoming a Vet. I’m still deciding what university course to do, but after that, I also want to travel.
Lachie: I know it’s early, but what do you want to do?
Aiden: Author.
Lachie: That’s so cool
Aiden: I’ve written a few books
Phoebe: Already?! What genre?
Aiden: Mystery.
Phoebe: They’re always page turners.
Lily: I want to be a vet. So, I can help more animals.
Phoebe: Amazing!