Leadership

Students in Years Five and Six have many opportunities to become involved in areas of leadership within the school. Although there are many opportunities for students to demonstrate responsibility and leadership, there are four main areas in which our Year 6 students are involved.

Formal Leadership Positions

Year 5 students have the option to apply for formal leaderships roles for year 6. These include;

  • School Captain
  • House Captain
  • Art Captain
  • Sustainability Captain

Students will receive a leadership application guide in Term 3 with process and times lines for application.

Canteen

Working in the school canteen is offered as part of the Year 6 leadership opportunities. Year 6 students are trained in appropriate Food Safe Handling practices under supervision from a certified Food Safety Handler. They are taught basic customer service skills and use mathematics skills when handling money. When the students demonstrate competency in all aspects of their training, they are rostered to assist in the school canteen. Students are always under supervision by certified Food Safety Handlers. Students learn the value of customer service and participate in planning special theme days from time to time.

Alannah and Madeline Foundation Buddy Program

Year 6 students in our school thoroughly enjoy being buddied to their Foundation students. A series of fun activities and shared lunches form the backbone of this important program. Creating musical instruments, reading books, dress-ups, planting trees and making kites are just some of the fun ways in which our Year 6 and Foundation students interact with each other. This program is a highlight for all the students involved and it is delightful to see the gentleness and care the Year 6 students demonstrate when interacting with their buddies.

SRC

SRC stands for Student Representative Council.

It is a body of students within a school that consists of elected student representatives from different year levels or classes. The primary purpose of the SRC is to represent the student body and act as a liaison between students and school administration or staff.

It is a democratic body composed of students elected by their peers to represent the student body in school affairs and decision-making processes.

The purpose of an SRC is to provide students with a platform to voice their opinions, advocate for their needs, and contribute to the improvement of their school community. Members of the SRC often work closely with school administration and initiate projects that benefit the student body and the school as a whole.

The SRC plays a vital role in promoting student engagement, leadership, and empowerment within the school environment.