Student Leadership

The Senior Executive Council (SEC) – the most senior leadership within their College. Elected at the leadership seminar the Grade 11 students students and College Staff select whom they believe embody all the characteristics of a values-driven servant leader to represent the College.

The Oakhill Student Representative Council (SRC) is the pupil-elected voice of the student body at Oakhill – a student-orientated, approachable institution which represents the students and their overall interests and needs by providing a link between pupils, staff and the management structure. The SRC initiates and encourages individuality, critical thinking and self-confidence, and upholds the values of tolerance and respect, encompassing all that is the “Joy of Learning”.

Both the SRC and SEC will oversee the successful functioning of these structures. They will represent the School at high profile events and will lead the weekly assemblies and forge links with our Preparatory School.

2026 Chairperson Senior Executive Council

• Caleb Olivier (left)

2026 Chairperson Student Representative Council

• Anja Barnard (right)

Grade Representatives

• Grade 11, 2026: Zosia Covarr, Taylor Kourie, Morgan Reid & Josie Zgambo
• Grade 10, 2026: Julia Bruton, Jade Pettit & Evan Wildeman
• Grade 9, 2026: Jordan Kourie & Kenya Thom
• Grade 8: To be announced in Term 2

Every Grade 12 student serves on a portfolio chosen based on their sense of passion, purpose and strengths. It ensures that every Grade 12 student has a role to play, recognising diverse talents and encouraging collaboration.

The Chairpersons of these portfolios will come together to form the Senior Executive Council – the most senior leadership within their College. Each Portfolio Chairperson will be assisted by a Vice Chairperson.

• Community Outreach & Environmental Sustainability

  Chairperson: Hannah Buchanan
  Vice Chairperson: Jessica Cairns
  Portfolio Members: Chloé Price, Leah Katergarakis, Taylor Ralph, Carl Borbet

• Arts & Culture

  Chairperson: Yasmine Hawkins-Badat
  Vice Chairperson: Abigail du Plessis
  Portfolio Members: Jack Thomopoulos, Liam Pesto, Rachael Schroeder, Ryan Alberts

• PR & Marketing

  Chairperson: Chloe Stewart
  Vice Chairperson: Rio Bruwer
  Portfolio Members: Abigail de Necker, Cade Househam, Luke Bruton, Owen Anderson

• School Spirit

  Chairperson: Arthur Seddon
  Vice Chairperson: Nash Lederle
  Portfolio Members: Achume Kondlo, Stevlyn Booysen

• Sport

  Chairperson: Tristan Gaylard-Ralfe
  Vice Chairperson: Sophie Chalwin-Milton
  Portfolio Members: Aidan Rencken, Amelia Manning, Andrew Keyser, Luke Scott, Saverina Bruno

• Student Wellbeing

  Chairperson: Emily Chalwin-Milton
  Vice Chairperson: Albert Coetzer
  Portfolio Members: Alex Chalwin-Milton, Connor Gnodde, Fallyn Laing, Nicholas Page Wood, Olivia de Lange

Leadership Portfolios Chairs and Vice Chairs

Top L-R: Albert Coetzer (VC Student Wellbeing),
Sophie Chalwin-Milton (VC Sport), Tristan Gaylard-Ralfe (Chair Sport),
Abigail du Plessis (VC Arts & Culture), Rio Bruwer (VC PR & Marketing),
Jessica Cairns (VC Community Outreach & Environmental Sustainability),
Nash Lederle (VC School Spirit), Arthur Seddon (Chair School Spirit).

Front L-R: Chloe Stewart (Chair PR & Marketing), Yasmine Hawkins-Badat (Chair Arts & Culture), Hannah Buchanan (Chair Community Outreach & Environmental Sustainability) and Emily Chalwin-Milton (Chair Student Wellbeing).

Grade 12 pupils lead their respective houses in various fun inter-house events, incorporating athletics, swimming, hockey, water polo, the drama festival, general knowledge quizzes and other uniquely Oakhill events that all promote camaraderie and sportsmanship amongst the pupils.

The House Captains and Vice Captains’ responsibility is to create cohesion, team-spirit and pride amongst their respective houses, with the older grades mentoring and encouraging the younger grades.

Bendigo House

Captain: Nash Lederle (middle)
Vice-Captains: Stevlyn Booysen (left) and Anja Barnard (right)

Jubilee House

Captain: Abigail du Plessis (middle)
Vice-Captains: Jessica Cairns (left) and Caleb Olivier (right)

Millwood House

Captain: Arthur Seddon (middle)
Vice-Captains: Chloe Stewart (left) and Tristan Gaylard-Ralfe (right)

Oakhill’s Interact Club is affiliated with Rotary International and organizes various projects throughout the year to help support those in need in our community. While this helps to make a difference in both our school and community, it also allows the students to discover new cultures and promote understanding, as well as encouraging leadership within the school and community. Interact is all about servant leadership, and putting service above self.

2025-2026 Oakhill Interact Committee

President: Hannah Buchanan (middle)
Vice-president (Outreach): Anja Barnard (right)
Vice-president (Enviro): Chloé Price (left)
Secretary: Morgan Reid (back row)

Read more about our Interact Club’s activities, as well as Oakhill’s broader involvement in the community through our various news posts.

At the end of each year, significant achievements are celebrated at our annual College Celebration of Excellence. In addition to specific trophies and merit certificates, honours and colours are awarded for service to Oakhill and the community. The criteria for these awards are outlined in our Service to School Policy document