Jacinta and Anika, 2025 Pangea School Captains, are tasked with leading and inspiring their online school community.  

Jacinta joined Haileybury Pangea in the middle of 2024 and was inspired to apply to be a School Captain by the impact of the inaugural captains, Sean and Maddy.  

“Their compassion extended through the computer screen and helped me and so many others to find a place in the Haileybury Pangea community. They provided a blueprint of how to connect with your peers online,” says Jacinta. 

Jacinta and Anika are tasked with a leadership role, alongside year-level representatives, to act as bridges between the voices of students, teachers, Head of House and Head of Campus.  

School leaders, like Jacinta and Anika, are role models who work closely with Natasha Eshuis, Head of House, to identify areas where improvements can be made to enhance each student’s learning journey. 

“We know our Captains at Haileybury Pangea will gain confidence and develop strong leadership skills. They will also help shape the School’s culture while improving their own communication and teamwork abilities,” says Natasha. 

Earlier this year students met in Melbourne for a Leadership Day that helped build unity among 2025 School student leaders. 

“The day reinforced that leadership is about collaboration and that every student has a valuable role to play in shaping the school community. They were able to practice their public speaking skills and gain confidence in representing Haileybury Pangea beyond the school,” says Natasha.  

Both Anika and Jacinta are keen to celebrate the unique sense of community and to support other students when they join Haileybury Pangea. 

Anika is hoping to “continue that feeling of community across the online sphere. As a Year 12 student, I also want to make sure that we all enjoy the Year 12 experience, alongside working towards academic excellence.”