Student Leadership

Mudgee Public School is led by a committed and collaborative leadership team who work closely with staff, students and families to create a positive, inclusive and high-quality learning environment. Our leaders support best practice in teaching and learning while fostering strong relationships and a shared vision for student success.

Meet our 2026 school leaders

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Meet our school leaders

Claudia Williams - School Captain

Hi, my name is Claudia, and I am the 2025 school captain. I like to do performing arts such as flute, drama, and art. My goal this year is to start a talent show. I like to read this cool book called A Series of Unfortunate Events (highly recommended by me). I also hope to jazz up our assemblies because sometimes they get a bit boring.

Zac Newsome - School Captain

Hi, my name is Zac Newsome. I am the boys' school captain for 2025. I have loved Mudgee Public School throughout all of my schooling years. I love all things basketball, especially when I get to represent my school at basketball events. In the classroom, I enjoy maths, English, and taking part in class discussions. The thing I am most looking forward to as your 2025 school captain is speaking at assemblies and being someone to look up to.

Lottie Harvey - Vice School Captain

Hi, my name is Lottie Harvey, and I am the Mudgee Public School Vice Captain for 2025. I have been here for three years, and I am really excited to run assemblies and the SRC. I love reading, playing netball, art, and writing.

I have dreamed of being a School Captain—whether it be a School Captain, Vice Captain, or Prefect—since I was a tiny Kindy kid, and I am so excited for this dream to come true! I am really looking forward to leading our school with pride and joy and helping others do the same. I am also excited to lead the PBL assemblies and the Presentation Day assembly too!

Felix Wheatley - Vice School Captain

Hi, my name is Felix Wheatley. I'm the Vice School Captain for 2025. I have been at Mudgee Public School for two years, and I moved from Bathurst. I like sports, and my favourite sport is cricket. I also enjoy fishing. I look forward to running assemblies and being a leader at Mudgee Public.

Trinity Peisto - Prefect

Hi, I am Trinity Peisto. I am a girl prefect for Mudgee Public School for 2025. I have been at Mudgee Public School for six years. I have always dreamt of being a vice captain or captain, so this is my dream come true. If you try really hard and do well in school, you might achieve your dream too.

I am looking forward to running important assemblies and participating in other activities, such as attending meetings. I love being involved in events and helping to organise them. I enjoy making others happy, including my friends, teachers, and even random people. If you ever need someone to talk to, you can talk to me or any of the other captains or prefects.

I love playing sports, such as soccer and tackle football. I am excited to be a GREAT role model for younger students and to encourage them to try out for captain, vice captain, or even prefect in the future.

Also, there is a long list of opportunities for students as they transition to high school, including St. Matt’s.

Harrison Wall - Prefect

Hi, I'm Harrison Wall. I'm super excited to be a prefect in 2025 with all my fellow leaders. I've been here for three years, but I think I fit in well. I'm known around Mudgee and throughout the region. I'm so excited to run assembly!

I love footy, basketball, tag, and drawing, but the thing I love most is hanging out with my friends. It's so fun! The teachers and canteen staff are so nice that I can't even pick a favourite. Everyone is so nice!

I also love traveling with my dad. We want to explore the world together.

Addisyn Caligari - Prefect

Hi, my name is Addisyn, and I am your school prefect. I love singing and helping out at our school. I have a big interest in performing arts and have been at this school for seven years. I love MPS because of the opportunities our school has to offer and how it includes everyone in a variety of extracurricular activities. I also enjoy bringing out my talkative side with all my teachers.

Max Spradbrow - Prefect

Hi, my name is Max Spradbrow, and I am so excited to be a prefect for 2025.
I have been at Mudgee Public School since kindergarten, and I am excited to run assemblies and help my leadership team too. I like Mudgee Public because I enjoy the carnivals, and I also love talking to my friends.

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Student Representative Council (SRC)

We are excited to enhance student leadership opportunities at our school through a revised Student Representative Council (SRC) structure. This initiative aims to develop authentic leadership experiences, engage younger students, and build leadership capacity across the school.

Key Features of the New SRC Structure:

Leadership Subgroups – The SRC will be divided into 5-6 portfolios, each focusing on different areas such as fundraising, technology, media, and wellbeing.
Regular Meetings – SRC representatives will meet once or twice per term to review progress, plan activities, and discuss feedback.
Teacher Support – Each portfolio will have a staff leader, with an overall coordinator ensuring smooth operation.
Whole-School Involvement – A Term 4 meeting will invite all students to see the achievements of the SRC.
Who Will Be Involved?
- School Leaders (8) & House Captains (16)
- Elected Class Representatives (Years 2-6) & Support Unit (Approx. 28)
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Representatives (2)
- Total SRC Members: Approximately 55 students
Proposed SRC Portfolios:
- Fundraising – Organising school and charity fundraising events.
- Physical Activity – Running lunchtime sports and assisting with school sports programs.
- Technology – Managing school tech, sound systems, and STEM initiatives.
- Environmental Warriors – Leading sustainability efforts and school gardens.
- Media & Promotion – Capturing school events, writing articles, and managing social media posts.
- Health & Wellbeing – Supporting the canteen, promoting healthy eating, and running wellbeing activities.
Additionally, the Student Leadership Team (School Captains and Prefects) will focus on leadership development, student voice, school improvement, and assemblies.

Next Steps & Implementation Timeline:
- Week 3 – Proposal shared with staff for feedback.
- Week 4 – Student nominations and elections held.
- Week 5 – Leaders and portfolios established.
- Week 6 – Leadership Induction Ceremony.
- Week 11 (Term 1) – First formal SRC meeting.
This new structure aims to empower students, provide meaningful leadership experiences, and strengthen student voice within the school. We look forward to seeing our students thrive in their leadership roles!