Student Leadership

STUDENT LEADERSHIP: NURTURING TOMORROW'S LEADERS AR RPS 

At Ripponlea, we believe in fostering more than just academic excellence; we strive to cultivate leadership qualities in every student. As we embark on this journey of education, we must equip our students with the skills and mindset necessary to navigate the complexities of the world beyond our school gates.

Leadership is not merely about holding a badge or a title; it's about embodying responsibility, empathy, and integrity in every action, whether big or small. We take pride in providing our students with opportunities to deeply understand these leadership skills, recognising that leadership manifests in myriad forms, transcending traditional roles and hierarchies.

At Ripponlea, we embrace the philosophy that every student has the potential to lead, regardless of age, grade, or designation. From the youngest learners to the graduating seniors, each individual plays a vital role in shaping the fabric of our school community. Whether it's through organising events, supporting peers, or voicing concerns, our students learn that leadership is not bound by age or authority but by initiative and conviction.

Next week they have a full-day workshop delivering high-energy, high-impact training, which calls upon every student to contribute through their influence, strengths, teamwork and actions. It is the next step along the leadership pathway for our students, providing a deeper exploration of the themes we embedded through the ASPIRE HIGHER program last year. 

SESSION 1- THE POWER OF INFLUENCE- What is influence? What difference can I make?

SESSION 2- T.E.A.M.S- Team building session with a focus on building synergy, communication and working together.

SESSION 3- BATTLE OF THE HOUSES- Action-packed challenge in house groups (or in class groups). 

Leadership development is part of the Victorian curriculum - Personal and Social Capabilities framework. 

BEMIN HOUSE CAPTAINS 

Hi, my name is Eva, your 2024 Bemin House captain. 

On Tuesday the 13th of February was the swimming carnival. Bemin had a tough day at the swimming carnival, but we managed to win! 

All the other houses were great too. At the end of the day, everyone had a great time!

-Eva W

Hi Ripper Families, my name is Eva and I am one of the 2024 Bemin house captains. 

A little thing about me, I am kind, caring, enthusiastic and fun. 

I am very proud of Bemin for winning the swimming carnival, but I am also very proud of everyone who participated and cheered everyone on. 

Well done to everyone who make it to districts, and a very special thanks to all the parent helpers who were there that day. 

One more thanks to Mrs. Rose and everyone who organised the lovely event. 

Thank you!  

-Eva KL

Hi my name is Luc and I’m one of your 2024 Bemin house captains. 

I’m really excited for this year to see what Bemin can achieve. I’m super excited to be your house captain and I’m confident we are going to have a awesome year. We won the house swimming carnival which is a awesome start. Thanks to everyone who got involved and congratulations to all the other houses for making it a really fun day. 

Now for some fun facts about me:

• I love playing soccer and basketball
• My favourite singer is Travis Scott 
• I love cars
• My favourite soccer team is Liverpool
• My favourite video game is Fifa22
• My favourite AFL team is Richmond Tigers. 

-Luc