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Student Leadership - 2025 Councils

Meet the student council leaders & read their vision for 2025
The Academic Council 

In 2025 The Academic Council wants to create an environment of academic excellence, where everyone feels they are able to achieve their personal best. To ensure this, we want to make sure every student has the resources they need to strive for success. 

Sophia Asmaro Asmaro, Enna Avdovic, Aniket Bailwal, Jasmin Mae Balagon, Khrishant Bhan, Destiny Brady, Evan Clark, Paea I Moana 'Elone, Dylan Fa'amausili, Jasmin Fynn, Arlo Gould, Daniel Grange,  Micah Hart, Madeleine Harvey, Mele Hausia, Harry Kita-Mokalei, Keeley Leavasa, Wynter Looker, Livvy Matsas, Shea Mendis, Joe Milne, Michaela Mitchell, Zayed Muhammad Imtiyas, Joseph Nathan, Haani Patigaroo, Loviana Pepa, Krishi Prasad, Leni Pulupaki, Ollie Ren, William Scott, Christine Singson, Ilagan De Oro Tafiti, Asher Tebbutt, Lynn Vaa, Ray Vaili, Archer Wyllie.

Teacher aligned to this council: Ms Gianotti & Ms Coleman

We meet every fortnightly on Tuesday at Kaitiaki time AND break 1 in A4. 

The Arts Council 

In 2025 the Arts Council want to create opportunities and connection through arts. Through workshops, showcases, events and clubs we intend to make art accessible to all students and to promote and encourage the talent and creativity in our school community. 

Sumaiyah Aaliya, Zaeliyah Aka-Keukeu, Zoe Barrett, Luciana Beaton, Isabella Cathro, Hayden Chandler, Saanvi Devi, Meleane Folau, Emily Ford, Karindis Fotu, Vicky Guan, Reuben Haitoua, Frankie Hansen-Knarhoi, Jacob Henderson, Liam Herbert, Harlin Kita-Mokalei, Lucy Li, Elliott MacDonald, Stella Mahy, Maya Mendis, Cleo Milne, Bethany Morgan, Zeva O'Sullivan, Ella Opaon, Lyssa Pangan, Toren Paston, Emma Roberts, Amelia Scott, Dornia Silupe-Ulumani, Ghardyan Silupe-Ulumani, Leylanee Tongotongo, David Tuʻifua, Alannah Vahua.

Teacher aligned to this council: Ms Woodley & Ms Vaatstra

We meet fortnightly on Tuesday at break 2 in TKW5

The Cultural Council

In 2025 the Cultural Council wants to help students embrace their culture by working together. We also want to advocate for cultural awareness, celebrate diversity and inspire students be confident in who they are as OHS students. 

Evan Rico Agduyeng,  Anush Bailwal, Regan Brabant-Henry, Saiesha Chhotu,  Angeleen Dutt, Pita Fahina, Tali Feu'u,          Annanola Fononga, Henry Grange,   Eva Havili, Azrielle Ikihele, Measori Jones, Okalani Kata, Sansithaa Konaiyan Vijayaraja, Leigh'Gin Kuluia Hampton-Toko-Mikahere, Ariana Latu, Sanalio Latu, Rotralea Lavea, Anahera Lawrence, Nancy Mauo,   Cassius Ngaue, Maryam Sameer Mohamed, Grace Sanisitou, Sadhana Singh, Tohi Sinipata, Devante Taamale Faiaga, Lialani Tafiti, Sisilia Taimani, Tatiana Takai, Maile Taufa, Semelisi Taufahema, Amelia Tipama'a, Rhyston Toeono,Mele'ana Veni. 

 

Teachers aligned to this council: Ms Prasad 

We meet fortnightly on Tuesday at break 2 in A6

The Hauora Council 

In 2025 the Hauora Councils wants to build a strong community where everyone’s health is prioritised. Through encouragement, support and action we can foster healthy bodies, resilient minds and feel included. We  can empower each individual to embrace wellness, even when things get tough - to succeed in every part of life. 

Levi Ah Lam, Moe Apelu, Ryco Brewer, Katherine Broczek, Charana Chathurya, Shadrick Chikamhi, William Ford-Evans, Louie Gould, Lillian Henry, Azalea Jaensch, Martha Kavenga, Danica Kopelani, Keya Lal, Judith Lilo, Phoebe Kate Maiquez, Atelaite Mateaki, Mele Ngauamo, Donald Ngutu, Joshua Pasa, Kurtis Patuwai, Violet Potter, TJ Purcell,  Jessie Rokotinaviti, Lily Schultz, Chloe Simmons,  Harley Taufelila, Dempsey Taukeiaho, Henry Taylor,  Lily Te Rangi, Jayda Tearikimana, Alexis Thrush, Paige Trebilco, Sharon Uiki, Lachie Walker.              

Teacher aligned to this council: Ms Scapens

We meet fortnightly on Thursday at break 2 in A6

The Service Council 

In 2025 we envision the Service Council as a driving force for sustainability and community engagement at OHS. Through fundraising, volunteering, and organising impactful events, we strive to empower students to make a meaningful difference in our community and beyond. 

 El Josiah Alejo, Keith Blake, Olivia Clark, Isabella Edlin, Buwaneshi Elpitiya Acharige, Toafa Emelio,  Serene Foulagi, Mikayla Gemmell,  Daniel Jackson, Ruby Jones, Faith Kaufusi, Leo Kelly, Reese Kilpatrick, Riley Laban, Ronan Laing, Elisetele Makalio, Lesieli Manuopangai, Nathan Marshall, Seini Ngauamo,  Sheldon-Caleb Nisbett, Kairi Nock, Rayyan Nordien, Serah Ogunbunmi, Rania Singh,  Lawrence Stanley-Schuster, Ren Sugahara, Jasmine Swords, Sina Toelupe, Cruz Togi, Addison Tuala.  

Teacher aligned to this council: Ms Wati

We meet fortnightly on Thursday at break 2 in TKW2

The Sports Council

In 2025 The Sports Council wants to create a space for students to express themselves, where they will not be judged. We also want students to encourage students out of their comfort zone and try new things.

Haru Arbuthnot, Maisy Autagavaia, Sophie Boulton, Olive Cate, Aylah Colthorpe, Ryan Cooper, Laney Elone, Ethan Freeman, Cohan Harrison-Kauie, Lisa Hellyer, Sarah Hellyer, Dora-Leesha Henry, Iggy Jones, Dellos Kaliatama, Ayan Khan, Luke Kilpatrick, Zac King, Jeremiah Leaula, Lima Ofanoa, Emily Papu, Alexander Rayner-Kirby, Jj Scarlett, Phoenix Smith, Tiaki Strickland, Tyler Tahapeehi-Litaio, Salesi Takai, Opiesi Taufa, Nora Tavui, Sophie Thomson, Nui Tixier, Myla van Dolleweerd, Scarlett Walker, Xavier White, Freddie Woodward.

Teacher aligned to this council: Mr Collins & Mr Jacobsen

We meet fortnightly on Wednesday at break 1 in PE1

                   COUNCIL ROLE DESCRIPTIONS                       


WE HAVE SIX STUDENT-LED COUNCILS AT ONEHUNGA HIGH SCHOOL 

Academic Council

  1. Promote academic excellence and lead the Academic Council 
  2. Promote the importance of focus, effort and aiming for excellence academically
  3. Develop and promote academic support programmes to assist students to achieve their academic potential
  4. Organize and promote school events with an academic theme – e.g. Study space for break and after school tutorials. 
  5. Inform students of academic successes at the weekly year level assembly

Art Council 

  1. Promote creative excellence and lead the Arts Council 
  2. Promote student involvement in Creative Arts activities: Talent shows, Theatresports, Art exhibitions, Debating etc.
  3. Lead Arts projects around the school to demonstrate the creative skills of OHS students 
  4. Encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities: choirs, drama groups, school productions etc.
  5. Acknowledge students’ successes at assembly

Cultural Council

  1. Promote and embrace cultural diversity and global citizenship
  2. Lead all students to embrace and celebrate all OHS cultures 
  3. Assist with cultural events: Cultural days, language weeks and any cultural nights
  4. Work with the International Department to assist with the integration of international students into the school
  5. Lead organisation of school events to promote cultural awareness and service events which support all cultures 

Hauora Council

  1. Promote nutrition, health, wellbeing and physical activity and lead the Hauora Council
  2. Lead students to develop healthy learning habits, to manage times of stress 
  3. Promote students to participate in activities that they value 
  4. Promote the values of resilience and perseverance to push through challenges 
  5. Lead OHS events that promote well-being, diversity, inclusiveness and a caring OHS environment, such as Pink Shirt 

Service Council

  1. Promote and develop sustainable practices throughout OHS and lead the Service Council 
  2. Build an awareness of community engagement and the benefits of giving back to the community
  3. Help with all fundraising opportunities and ensure volunteering time
  4. Encourage students to support various charities, by participating in OHS related events
  5. Organise school events
  6. Assist in the organisation of schoolwide service events: Pink Shirt Day, 40 Hour Famine, Shave for Cure, Anzac day etc.

Sport Council

  1. Encourage students to participate in sporting activities offered at school lead the Sports Council
  2. Assist in the advertising and organisation of sports events
  3. Organise sporting events that instil school spirit and culture
  4. Inform students of sporting successes at the weekly assembly
  5. Attend a number of sporting fixtures and support the teams
  6. Assist in the organisation of the Sporting Excellence Award Evening