As indicated in 2021, there will be some changes to the College Student Leadership positions at Our Lady of the Southern Cross College in 2023 to reflect the changing nature of our sectors and Prep to Year 12 structure.   This is the first part of the changes as it effects the Whole College Leadership Positions.

Positions Available to 2023 Year 12 students only

College Prefects (6 students)

From these 6 prefects, 1 male and 1 female College Captain will be chosen

Positions Available to 2023 Year 12 students only

MacKillop House Leaders (2 students)

McAuley House Leaders (2 students)

Nolan House Leaders (2 students)

Rice House Leaders (2 students)

Who Can Apply for College Leadership Positions?

Any student currently in Year 11, so in Year 12 in 2023, who considers that they have the necessary leadership qualities and are confident that they can satisfy the selection criteria and fulfil the job description of the position.

Application Process

• Letter of Application
• Interview with College Leadership Team members
• Speech to students and staff (Year 5-12)
• Voting by student and staff body (Year 5-12)

Application packages have been distributed to 2023 Year 12 students.

Selection Process

At OLSCC we determine the successful applicants through the merit process, NOT the democratic process. Becoming a College Leader, therefore it is more like applying for a job, than winning an Emmy Award.  All aspects of the Selection Process will be taken into consideration to appoint these positions.  Where possible a balance of male and female leaders will be selected.  Students may apply for more both positions but will only be appointed in one position.  The final appointment will be made by the College Principal.

Opportunities for Leadership across P-11

The College values the contribution and voice of our younger students and our past Student Representative Councils.  Whilst these will not be formally appointed College Leadership Positions announced on Our Lady of the Southern Cross Day each year, students will have the opportunity to be involved in committees and leadership roles in other year levels.  These roles will be announced and granted in the new academic year.  Throughout Term 4 there will be further development and communication of leadership opportunities for our students in both Early, Middle and Senior Sectors, these include development of leadership skills rather than just positions of leadership to align with our work to grow great people through their journey at our College.  We are excited about this area of growth at the College.