2025 School Captains

Name: Mia Lynch

Age: 16

Studying: VCE

Hobbies / interests: Spending time with friends and family

Favourite subjects: Psychology, HHD and Biology.

Favourite thing about Newcomb Secondary college: I love the connections that I have been able to form with both students and staff throughout my time at NSC.

Plans after Newcomb: Hopefully a bit of travel, before going to university to study teaching or pursue a double degree in nursing and midwifery.

“I am extremely grateful to be named as one of Newcomb Secondary College’s School Captains for 2025. I am excited to see what the next year holds for me in terms of expanding my leadership abilities and contributing to the positive changes that have shaped our school and community within the last 12 months.”

Name: Scarlett Johannesen

Age: 17

Studying: VCE

Hobbies/interests: Playing basketball, learning new music on my saxophone and clarinet, spending time with family

Favourite Subjects: Media, Electrotechnology (VET in Schools)

Favourite thing about Newcomb Secondary College: Newcomb has an excellent music program, and I have been extremely fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to learn multiple instruments. The staff in the music department are exceptionally welcoming and supportive.

Plans after Newcomb: Electrician apprenticeship, travel around Europe

“I am honoured to be named one of Newcomb Secondary College’s School Captains for 2025 and to have the amazing opportunity to contribute to the school by creating a more inviting environment for new and current students, I cannot wait to see what we can accomplish together as a leadership team in 2025.”

2025 School Vice Captains

Name: Dhyana Brahmbhatt

Age: 16

Studying VCE

Hobbies interests: watching the NBA, eating, and listening to music

Favourite subjects: Psychology and Health & Human Development

Favourite thing about Newcomb Secondary college: Creating relationships with both staff and students

Plans after Newcomb: University pathway studying Psychology

“Throughout the next year I am eager to create new friendships and learn new things within my leadership journey.”

Name: Riley Cameron

Age: 16

Studying VCE

Hobbies interests: Lawn Bowls and hanging out with friends

Favourite subjects: Geography

Favourite thing about Newcomb Secondary college: The relationships formed between students and teachers

Plans after Newcomb: Primary Teaching

“I’m excited to receive the opportunity to continue work on building my leadership capacity but also the chance to work alongside teachers and students to create a more inclusive school community.”