Student council welcomes new leaders

A new cohort of 16 exceptional students has been chosen to join the Western Australia Student Council.

Along with those remaining from 2025, they will make up the council membership of 27 students. The new members were chosen through a rigorous selection process.

Representing the different regions of WA, these students were nominated for their outstanding leadership skills, academic and cultural contributions, and commitment to making a positive difference in their school communities.  

The council, established in 2022, is made up of Year 10 and 11 public school students who serve as a bridge between their peers and the Department of Education.   

Previously, the WA Student Council’s contributions have informed significant initiatives, such as the Quality Teaching Strategy. 

The council also represents student perspectives at conferences and panel discussions statewide.  

The new council members are:  

• The Kimberley 
  • Kira Varela Kelly, Broome Senior High School 
  • Kenson Malay-Martin, Halls Creek District High School 
• The Pilbara 
  • Promise Chibwe, Newman Senior High School 
• Midwest 
  • Tahlia Morton, Dongara District High School 
• Goldfields 
  • Oliver Kaufuti, Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School 
  • Lola Murray, Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School 
• Wheatbelt 
  • Hailey Venice Mozo, Wagin District High School 
• South West 
  • Sebastian Goulder, Bridgetown High School 
• North Metropolitan 
  • Grace Austin, Greenwood College 
  • Matilda Day, West Coast Education Support Centre 
  • Maisie Malseed, Carine Senior High School 
  • Dashlen Beasley, Belridge Secondary College 
• South Metropolitan 
  • Bhagya Idamgedara, Kalamunda Senior High School 
  • Decima Boon, Leeming Senior High School 
  • Asha Reid, John Curtin College of the Arts 
  • Clem Hosking, Fremantle College 

There is more information about the WA Student Council, including the full list of members for 2026, and what is involved, on our website.