What Makes a Good Leader?

It was an afternoon well spent as we listened to the Year 5 students present their Leadership Speeches last week. Talking in front of a large audience presents as a challenge to many adults, and yet, with growing confidence and courage, we saw almost two thirds of the cohort share their insights as to what makes a good leader. 

I commend every single student for the way in which they presented, for the reminders they brought, and for the earnest way they skillfully engaged their audience to think deeply and carefully about the responsibility they will share as leaders in 2023. 

Enjoy reading a snippet of the wisdom that was shared:

A leader is…

• Ready to get going
• Kind and generous with their time
• Godly and trusting in Jesus
• Someone who shows kindness to younger children – including everyone regardless of age and abilities
• Responsible
• Not perfect (Amen to that!)
• Approachable
• Demonstrates compassion, love, trust, support, care and responsibility.

Prominent examples were shared, including Mother Teresa and Queen Elizabeth II, and it was delightful to hear students speak of the examples that other student leaders have set before them as they reflected on their years as younger learners in the Primary School.

Regardless of how many times you hear it, when students point the attention of the audience back to Jesus, who is the perfect example of what it truly means to be a servant leader, it makes your heart sing. 

It is in those moments when you realise just how special it is to be in a school such as DCC – one where daily the students are reminded of how kind, generous, inclusive, responsible and approachable Jesus was and is to everyone! 

We look forward to seeing each member of the 2023 Year 6 cohort lead by example in the year ahead. 

To the following students, who have been chosen by their peers to hold a position of leadership, congratulations!