Stella Trezise says she’s had incredible role models throughout her life, especially in recent years and credits them for fuelling her passion to be a vibrant and impactful leader as she progresses through 2025 as GVGS School Captain. “I really connected with last
year’s School Captains and thought they were great,” she says.
“I fast-tracked a subject in 2024 and one of the School Captains was in my class. I had the chance to form a
close relationship with them and got to see that being a successful leader isn’t about just being impactful when you’re up at assembly in front of everyone, but all the time. Even when you’re in class, out of the limelight and
just chatting, you can really have an influence on how people feel.”
Stella is looking forward to using her position to replicate the warmth and compassion from the leadership she’s experienced over her past eight years at the School, alongside Joshua Winkler, also School Captain.
“It’s a daunting feeling starting secondary school and when I started I only knew my sisters, so I know what it can be like. It’s so important to have a familiar and approachable person you can talk to if needed – that’s what I want to be,” she says.
“I felt very honoured and excited when I found out I had been chosen. I’ve really looked up to past School
Captains and knowing that the students and staff saw my leadership potential was really lovely. I’m going to use this opportunity to ensure that GVGS is as
welcoming and encouraging as it was when I was younger. I want to use Joshuas’
and my collective efforts to make the School the best place it can be for
everyone, every day.”
A few months into her final year of secondary
school, Stella is enjoying the challenges and responsibilities that come with being one of the most senior student leaders.
“Year 12 does come with a busy workload and this role has added to that,” she says. “But honestly, I’ve really loved every minute of it. All the events and activities we get to plan are something I really look forward to. Concert Under the Stars was a favourite for everyone, because it was such a fun night and the whole year level felt like one big friendship group. It was great to hang out and just have fun”.
I’m really appreciating these moments that we get to have together for the last time, it’s only just clicked recently that we won’t all be together next year, so we need to cherish these times and make the most of them.”
At the end of the year, Stella is looking forward to enjoying some international travel with her family and then continuing on to university in 2026.