Head Boy and Girl
The head boy and girl at Excellere College are responsible for providing leadership for the student body. They are selected after a rigorous application process and interview demonstrating their character, and commitment to the role. They meet regularly with the Principal, contribute to student initiatives and liaise with other student bodies.
The Head Boy and Girl for 2024 are Miguel Shortland and Aimee Whitehead.
The Prefects for 2024 are Olive Wojnowski, Rebecca Almeida, Sienna Quenault and Ulricke Schreuder.
Whānau Leaders
We have four Whānau Groups at Excellere College, each named after the surrounding mountains (maunga) in Whangarei. The Whānau leaders organise House events, and co-ordinate others in their Whānau for the events. This involved running the inter house scavenger hunt, colouring competition, paper plane competition, school cross country, as well as a host of other sporting and cultural events.
This year our leaders are:
Hikurangi: LJ Volschenk and Malan Volschenk
Hurupaki: Esther Bedwell, Kabali Oudshoorn-Davis and Zoe Barker
Parihaka House: Declin Edgecombe and Lahratio Gordon
Parakiore: Levi Yung, Jessica Dawson and Rhys Howells
School Council
Our School council comprises of two students from Year 6 to 13 for each year level. Council representatives are selected by their class. They are involved in organising and developing projects around the school, as a pathway for student voice, and future leadership in the school.
This year’s Student Council representatives are:
Year 6: Arlo Brown, Danique Minnaar, Sarvag Shankar and Sophie Blithe
Year 7: Grace Stewart, Carley Clarke and Elin McGlashan
Year 8: Lydia Alison, Emilee-Jae Bristowe and Kylie Bradley
Year 9: Atarangi Paikea and Jacob Duinkerke
Year 10: Maxie Nel and Connor Hiscox
Year 11: Nina Murray-Ishii and Caylin Watkins
Year 12: Taryn Holgate and Sophia Shields
Year 13: Jessica Dawson
School Board Representative
School Board representative is selected through a student vote. The Student Trustee brings a student perspective to Board korero and decision making.
Our current Student Trustee is Rosie de Vetter
