Vice Principal 

& Wellbeing

Student Leadership

At St Mary's, we believe that every child is a leader and has the potential to shine in their own unique way. Developing positive relationships with peers is so valuable when developing leadership skills as this enables children to step outside their comfort zone and push their boundaries. 

Effective schools build a culture where teachers and students work together, and where student voice, agency and leadership are merged so that we all feel a sense of  empowerment and school pride. Regular class meetings are one way that students are given the opportunity to voice their opinions and make suggestions for school improvement. Every classroom has an "I wish my teacher knew" postbox, a powerful resource for students to communicate in written form, any concerns or ideas they have for their classroom, playground, behaviours or social issues. Our teachers are responsive to this feedback and ensure that concerns are followed up or referred to leadership.  

It is important that we validate student voice so they feel valued and included in their school community. 

As we embark on the process for 2025 student leadership opportunities, all staff are reminded of the individual qualities of each student and the strengths they can offer our school community. We also reflect on the leadership qualities within ourselves and the important role we play as mentors to these wonderful children. You, as parents and carers, are vital in this process as the most important leaders to your children. We can all work together to honour our values and aspire to be the best we can as a school community.