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Voting for Student Leaders
This week is Voting Week for our 2027 Student Leaders. As you can imagine there will be many anxious candidates!
TUESDAY: Year 11 go to their Morning 1 class until 9.50 am then to the Hall to hear candidate's speeches and begin voting.
WEDNESDAY: Year 12 go to the Hall at the end of Interval for candidate speeches and to begin voting.
School Board Student Rep voting opens 9.00 am and closes at 3.00 pm on Thursday 24 September.
Voting for Student Leaders closes on Saturday 26 September at 5.00 pm.
Candidates Statements 2026
Aidan Alles:
My name is Aidan Alles, and I am a Year 12 student at Lynfield College. I am someone who genuinely enjoys being involved in our school community and connecting with the people around me. I believe one of my greatest strengths is my ability to communicate confidently and clearly. I am comfortable speaking in front of an audience, listening to different perspectives, and expressing ideas in a way that people can understand.I would describe myself as approachable, respectful and kind. Over my time at Lynfield, I have built positive relationships with students and teachers across the school, and I value making people feel heard and included. I take great pride in being part of Lynnfield College and have had the opportunity to represent the school as a school ambassador speaking with new students and parents about the school and making everyone feel welcomed.More recently I had the opportunity to speak to a class about vaping and its impact on young people. I enjoyed being able to share information and interact with students. This further strengthened my confidence in speaking with others. These experiences have helped me develop my confidence and understanding of what it means to represent others. I have also had opportunities to take on responsibilities within the school, which have helped me develop my confidence and understanding of what it means to represent others.
Megan Datta:
I'm Megan Datta and I’m honoured to be one of the nominees for the Student Representative on the Board. I believe I would be an excellent candidate as I am reliable, committed and truly care about representing the needs of students. I am passionate about ensuring that student voices are heard, promoting inclusivity and contributing to positive and lasting change within our school community.
Through my experiences both at Lynfield and within the wider community, I have developed strong communication, leadership and decision-making skills. My involvement in the School Newspaper gave me the opportunity to work collaboratively with others – speaking with different students and teachers has given me a nuanced perspective about other people's opinions and what changes may be needed. It gave me the opportunity to listen to other students' experiences and be a voice for them. Similarly, through Safe Schools, I worked alongside others to help create a safer and more supportive school environment. This experience strengthened my ability to identify issues that affect students and consider practical ways to address them. Taking part in debates, the school production, cultural and youth groups has also helped me become a confident communicator, express ideas clearly, and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Being a Hui Mai representative in both Year 9 and Year 11 has been particularly valuable in preparing me for this role. It taught me that being a representative is not simply about speaking for others, but about listening and ensuring that the needs and expectations of the people you represent are genuinely reflected in the decisions being made. One of the qualities I would bring to the Board is collaboration. My leadership experiences have taught me that the best outcomes come from listening to others, communicating clearly and making people feel that their contributions matter. I would work constructively with students, staff, administration and the Board to ensure that student perspectives are considered when decisions are made. As a Student Rep, I would advocate for issues that directly affect students, including mental wellbeing, student safety, inclusivity and academic support.
Most importantly, I would strive to be a representative who is approachable and willing to listen, ensuring that students feel comfortable sharing their ideas, concerns and experiences. I am confident that, if given the opportunity, I can use my experience, commitment, and passion for our school community to make a meaningful and positive difference at Lynfield.
Aayush Ghosh:
Hi, my name is Aayush Ghosh, and I’m a candidate running to be your School Board representative for 2027.The problem with student representation on the Board is that we only get one year. While other Board members can serve for three years. That means there is only so much I can personally achieve in a single year. But I don’t want my leadership to be limited to the time I spend on the Board. I want to build ideas and changes that can continue beyond me, so that the students who come after me can keep developing them and make Lynfield an even better school.
And that’s where I want to make a difference.I want to make sure students have the opportunities, resources, and environment they need to succeed. That means creating more opportunities for students to get involved in new types of extracurricular, competitions and events, while making sure these opportunities are properly accessible to us.It also means having the right resources. Whether that’s better access to equipment and resources for different subjects, I want students to have what they actually need to succeed in their classroom.
And the environment we learn matters too. We are students deserving of classrooms that are properly maintained, toilets that are clean and looked after, and facilities that we can actually be proud of using. These might seem like small things, but they have a real impact on our everyday experience at school.I also want to build a stronger connection between students and the School Board. I want to hear what students actually care about, bring those concerns to the Board, and make your voices represented in the decisions that affect us everyday.I also want to revamp our new late rule. If the current system means students are missing more learning time through detention, then we need to find a better way to deal with lateness without taking students away from our learning.
I want Lynfield to be a school where students are supported, where talent is recognised, and where everyone has more opportunities in high school with changes that continue even after my year on the Board is over. So if you want someone who will listen to you, represent you, and actually push for change that matters to you, vote for Aayush Ghosh to be Lynfields Board Of Trustees Representative for 2027.
Rashi Kumar:
I am a Year 11 student here at our school, and I would like to have the opportunity to become a student representative for all of you. I want people in our school to have their opinions heard. They learn here, so they should be able to suggest new ideas for our school, and I want to help them have a way to have their thoughts acknowledged by the people making the decisions. I promise I will try my best to help everyone I can. I will try to make sure everyone that has something to say will be able to express their opinion about our school environment.
My name is Rashi. I am from the PCF hui mai group. I have been a hui mai rep twice during my time at Lynfield College. I have been part of the Indian group too, specifically for dance, and I am currently running for student representative for 2027, so please consider me as someone that you would vote for as one of your student representatives for next year. Thank you!
Aditya Parab:
Kia ora, I'm Aditya Parab, you may know me as Adi, and these are the three phrases that will shape the future of Lynfield College. This year, I've had the absolute privilege and honour of serving on the Year 12 Executive. It’s given me the opportunity to learn, to grow, but most importantly to deliver. From World Vision Week to meetings with Auckland Transport - I have shown you that I won’t just talk, but I will roll my sleeves up, take action and get things done. It's now time to take this experience and make sure we keep moving forward.
I’m running to be your next School Board Student Representative.I want to make sure that the future of Lynfield College is actually driven by you. It’s time to give students the opportunity for your voices to be heard. Let's create positive change and take real action so that we can make Lynfield better for everyone. Bridging the gap between students and the board starts with you. We can make sure it’s student voices which center every single decision made in that room. Let’s work together to make sure your ideas can be turned into a reality! I’m not going to make any empty promises, or give you unrealistic possibilities, but I promise to work hard, represent your voice, and make things happen. We can only make this a reality if we work together! Vote Aditya Parab as your next BoT Student Representative! Let's make things happen! Thank you!
Faaite Poma:
Kia-ora and Talofa to you all, my name is Faaite Poma, and I am a Year 12 student at Lynfield College. I’m running for Student Representative on the School Board because I truly believe our voice as students is a massive part of our community, and it needs to be heard. Throughout my time at Lynfield, I’ve thrown myself into different parts of school life, including the school productions, choir, Christian Club, and Creative Writing. I’ve also pushed myself in writing events like the National Poetry Competition, Young Authors Challenge, and the Barfoot & Thompson Writing Competition.
These experiences have really helped me build my confidence, grow my creativity, and learn how to share ideas clearly. I want to be your Student Representative because I genuinely want to listen to what you have to say and understand the things that actually matter to you. To me, being a good representative isn't about giving orders; it's about listening closely, keeping everyone in the loop, and honestly standing up for the student body. I know a Student Rep can’t magically fix every single problem overnight. But I am certain we can make a real difference just by bringing student issues to the table and making sure our perspectives are heard by the school leadership.
If elected, I promise to take this role seriously, keep an open mind, and give it my absolute best.I want to be someone you feel completely comfortable approaching in the corridor to share ideas or even just complain. I’d love the chance to represent you all and support the Lynfield community. Thank you so much for your support!
Ayaan Vasudeva:
If you could change one thing about Lynfield College tomorrow, what would it be? For me, that's the kind of question I want to bring to the BOT. Hi, I’m Ayaan, a Year 12 student passionate to be your 2027 Board of Trustees representative.
Being involved in different parts of the school life, especially through sports and extracurriculars, has allowed me to connect with students from a range of groups and understand the different experiences and priorities that students have.
There are a few areas around our school that I’d like to work towards improving. One of them is the congestion that builds up in the bus stops after school. I’d like to explore solutions, such as additional buses or double decker buses during peak hours to help reduce this. I also want to see practical improvements in the facilities we use every day, with the students having a say in what gets prioritised. Our bathrooms deserve attention too, from their condition and maintenance, making sure students feel comfortable and safe using them.
Jiujiu Zhang:
Hi, for those who don’t know me, my name is Jiujiu and I’m running to be your School Board Representative.I should probably start by telling you that to be up here. I needed a nominator, so I nominated myself. But honestly, there is a reason why I did it. I often notice things around the school that could be improved, and I believe you do too.
But these thoughts and conversations aren’t often delivered across to actually make a change. So, instead of just thinking, “Someone should probably say something about this,” I thought, “Why don’t I be that someone?”.I want to represent you because, to me, you guys aren’t just students —you’re my friends, and I want to make sure your opinions are heard. Only by having that close connection, can we then work together, to give you a stronger voice. A voice that can be heard, and a voice that is comfortable to reach out.
There are many things in the school that need attention. Whether it’s improving school facilities, having more inclusive events, upgrading school equipment, or even enhancing the communication between teachers and students. I believe you all have ideas that are worth listening to. Therefore, I am nominating myself because I care enough to speak up. But now, I’m asking you to give me the opportunity to speak up for you. I may have nominated myself to be here, but I want to make sure that from here on, it’s not just my voice being heard — it’s yours too. Thank you, and I hope to hear your voices next year!
Moa Combo Recording
https://youtu.be/QUZRux3Igsw?si=5pJNhIDLJ7mm4NdS
Here is a video of the award winning Moa Combo performing On the Sunny Side of the Street that we recorded a few weeks ago.Featuring Ashton Silveira, Theo Jackson, James Gallagher, Minh Phan, and Harry Baker. This group is playing amazingly well and are very much worth a watch or listen.
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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori | 14-20 o Hepetema
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is on from Monday 14 September to Sunday 20 September 2026. Under the theme Ake, Ake, Ake – A Forever Language, the 2026 focus is Te Reo Towns - a celebration of the communities who have kept te reo Māori alive, and an invitation for all of Aotearoa to help it flourish into the future.
Kaiwaiata-singers are encouraged to enter Māori karaoke and lunch at the whare which will be held next Friday 18 September. We’ll also have paraoa parai (fried bread)(cost TBC).
Here is the link to enter the competition: Māori Karaoke
Kaiako are welcome to enter too! link is also on school notices, prizes up for grabs (prezzy card/tiakarete).
Reo Māori resources linked ki runga for Te wiki o te Reo Māori:
https://view.genially.com/6a5d8f50e3bd42964c4976f1
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