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

Addison McDonell- School Captain

Hi, I am Addison. I am the female school captain for 2026. I have loved Mudgee Public School throughout all of my schooling years, and now getting the opportunity to lead and support the school and everyone in it is a true honour. I love everything ballet, especially when it comes to exam season, playing netball, writing speeches, and horses.

I have dreamed of being captain 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 to do the same. I was inspired by my previous captains to step up and be a great role model.

Bug Clarke - School Captain

Hello, I’m Bug, and I’m your school captain for 2026. I like to play games because they’re cool. I enjoy spending free time on laptops. My favourite thing to do is swimming. I’m very good at making sure everyone has a friend.

Gabrielle Fenney - Vice School Captain

Hi, I’m Gabi, and I am the 2026 school vice-captain. I like doing sports and hanging out with friends. I’ve been here for seven years. I’m excited to run assemblies and SRC. I’ve wanted to be a captain since kindy, and I’m so grateful my wish came true. I love including people and making sure everyone has a friend. I’m hoping to make your school year better by making Gala Days and assemblies’ fun!

Xavier Campbell - Vice School Captain

My name is Xavier, and I am the boys’ Vice-Captain for 2026. I have enjoyed my time at Mudgee Public. I am the biggest cricket and footy fan you’ll ever meet. I have represented the school in sports and activities like Tournament of the Minds. I will make sure MPS is the most fun school ever this year.

Abigail Williams - Prefect

Hi, my name is Abigail, and I am the 2026 female prefect. I like playing basketball and netball. I love representing our school in sports, and I love playing with my friends. In class, I enjoy Maths and English. I am excited to help make the school a better place.

Lucas Harrison - Prefect

Hi, my name is Lucas, and I’m your 2026 prefect. I am excited to take on this role. Things I like are sport and playing footy with my mates at lunch.

Isabella Doyle - Prefect

Hi, my name is Issy, and I’m a prefect this year, 2026. I love getting involved in school leadership and activities like TOM (Tournament of the Minds) and Night of the Notables. I also love art, and many times my work has been displayed around the school. This year, I hope to make the school even better than it is.

Angus Blackman - Prefect

Hi, my name is Angus, and I am a Mudgee Public School prefect for 2026. I like playing tennis and being outdoors. I help people with any technology problems they have. I will make sure everything, like the sinks and computers, works to make MPS the best it can be.

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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!