Student Leaders 2025

Head Students

Charlie Telfer

Head Boy

Hello, I’m Charlie Telfer and I am Verdon College's head boy for 2025. Verdon is an amazing school with great culture and community. I am very excited to be a part of a great leadership team to lead the school. Verdon has given me many opportunities and I've made lifelong friends through my time at the school. One of my passions would be sport. Mainly rugby, softball and hockey. I love playing with mates and having fun. 2025 is going to be a fun year and I'm looking forward to working with lots of people through the Verdon community.

Zoe Tait

Head Girl

Hey, I’m Zoe and am very proud to be able to say that I’m the head girl of Verdon College for 2025. Being surrounded by people is when I feel my best. Here at Verdon I get to feel that everyday by being surrounded by my fellow peers, teachers and other staff members. Verdon college has allowed me to reach great success and strive toward being a better person through all the incredible opportunities and from the supportive environment the college upholds. I’ve been lucky enough to represent Verdon in a variety of different sports teams which has brought me many life skills that I will carry with me in the future. Alongside skills countless unforgettable memories have been made which will always make me think back to my good old days at Verdon. I am looking forward to a fresh new year full of opportunity and a memorable final chapter of my schooling days alongside my fellow top 6.

Deputy Head Students

Charlie Baynes

Deputy Head Boy

Kia ora my name is Charlie Baynes and I am deputy head boy at Verdon College for 2025. Being able to represent the school this year fills me with a great sense of pride. The teachers at Verdon have always created a friendly environment where they help us strive to be the best we can be. Throughout my time at the college I have created unforgettable memories with some of my greatest friends. I have been a part of some great sports teams in my time at Verdon and look forward to winning it all again.

Renee Simpson

Deputy Head Girl

Hi, my name is Renee Simpson, it's an absolute honour to be the Deputy Head Girl of Verdon College for 2025. I’m forever grateful for the opportunities Verdon College has provided me, not only through my academic endeavors but also through the continued support I have received whilst pursuing my passions, particularly the performing arts. Throughout my years at Verdon, I have formed many meaningful connections- not only with my peers but also with the teachers here. They are the ones who create the sense of belonging that makes Verdon College a supportive and genuine environment, that allows the students to strive to reach their fullest potential. I’m excited for one last year as a part of the Verdon College community and look forward to working alongside the rest of the leadership team and the school community.

Special Character Prefects



Quinn Young

Special Character Prefect

Micah Escala

Special Character Prefect