WA Student Council

WA Student Council

The WA Student Council provides students with a voice to help shape the future of public education in Western Australia.

The WA Student Council has been established to provide public students with a platform to influence education policy. The inaugural council commenced in September 2022. Each year it is made up of Year 10 and 11 public school students represented from across Western Australia.

The role of the council

The student council’s role is to:

  • advise the Department of Education and the Minister for Education on education policy and reform
  • represent the interest of their educational regions
  • represent the interests of all students in WA
  • act as ambassadors for WA student leadership.

Council activities will include:

  • attending Ministerial meetings
  • attending regular online council meetings
  • liaising with school students and staff in their region
  • attending student leadership activities, which includes training, events and a camp
  • providing feedback on Department of Education initiatives.
Apply for the WA Student Council 2026

Nominations for Year 9 students to join the WA Student Council 2026 open mid-year.

For more information about how to get involved and join the WA Student Council, check with your teacher, deputy principal or principal.

There are 26 student councillors appointed to the 2025 council.

* new students joining the 2025 student council

Region Student name and nominating school
Pilbara
  • Kale Guthrie, Tom Price Senior High School
  • Lucy Bembridge, Karratha Senior High School*
Kimberley
  • Clare Davey, East Kimberley College
  • Elliot Beurteaux, Broome Senior High School*
Wheatbelt
  • Anna Smith, Central Midlands Senior High School
  • Hannah Jones, Northam Senior High School
  • Mia Ewen, Narrogin Senior High School*
Midwest
  • Jannayah Clinch, Carnarvon Senior High School
  • Jasmine Walker, Geraldton Senior High School*
  • Paeton Jackamarra, Mullewa District High School
Goldfields
  • Isabella Wilson, Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School
  • Estelle Walter, Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School*
South West
  • Kiara Lee-Pullen, Margaret River Senior High School
  • Billy Watkins, Cape Naturaliste College
  • Gwendoline Sewell, Manjimup Senior High School*
North Metropolitan
  • Harry Smith, Alkimos College
  • Shiau Wei Chu, Christmas Island District High School
  • Lucas White, Newton Moore Education Support Centre
  • Lily Spedding, Ocean Reef Senior High School*
  • Tahlia Smith, Dianella Secondary College*
  • Aadidev Sajeevkumar, Bob Hawke College*
South Metropolitan
  • Ella Colbung, Cannington Community College
  • Shelby Hine, Coodanup College
  • Freya Lumb, Melville Senior High School
  • Kane Fisher, John Curtin College of the Arts*
  • Tiaki Rukuata-Robertson, Yule Brook College*