Student Leadership Prospectus
Student Leaders at Cranbourne Secondary College are brought together by a common goal, driven by a shared interest in giving back to the school and the wider community.
Students are encouraged to take and create opportunities, and to empower their peers through taking initiative and upholding the values of the school.
Student Leaders care for the needs of the student body by liaising with staff, organising lunch time events and fundraisers, and by facilitating and participating in community and College events. Student Leaders are of assistance to the staff and student body. They role model appropriate and positive student behaviour, and work towards making the school environment enjoyable and beneficial to all students.
At Cranbourne Secondary College we are proud of the way in which our Student Leaders conduct themselves, grow in confidence and represent the school.
The College has a number of Student Leadership groups. These include:
SRC
The Student Representative Council (SRC) provides a forum for the expression of student opinion and thus encourages useful communication between the student body, the College Council and the staff. The student group coordinates student activities, in particular fundraising, social events and student facilities. The SRC encourages active interest by students in college and community affairs fostering a strong college spirit. They provide a role model of exemplary behaviour to the student body and represent the student body honestly and without bias. Leaders are elected by the students.
MultiPride
The MultiPride program is a student led group that promotes harmony in the College through events like Polyhood, The Eid Festival and the Asian Festival.
MultiPride students are well known through the colour of their jumper. This was specially designed and approved by the School Council to ensure MultiPride promotes a positive and inclusive attitude towards all cultures in the school.
MultiPride has been involved in the creation of the College Welcome sign at the office, The VCAL garden, Parent Compass APP and the MultiPride sign in the canteen area.
MultiPride meets once a week to plan and promote harmony in the College. Anyone can join at any time. Jumpers and badges are issues once long term commitment is established.
Class Captains
Each class has an elected captain. They meet regularly (twice per term) and provide feedback and/or consultation with classes. Class captains take on extra responsibilities as set by classroom teacher. The class captains work with the SRC to fulfill the College goals at the classroom level. Class Captains are actively involved with their teachers in the curriculum design and Positive Behaviour Support. A class captain is a representative of the class and assists with assemblies and school events.
Teach the Teacher
The Teach the Teacher program has provided more opportunities for students and teachers to work together to discuss teaching and learning, and has provided a framework for students to conduct their own research, investigate current educational research, and use their findings to work together with their peers to plan and provide professional learning for staff.
The Teach the Teacher Program is designed to develop students’ personal leadership, communication and problem solving skills. Students have the opportunity to engage in peer-to-peer teaching and learning and build on their strengths to develop:
- an understanding of student voice and representation
- a greater understanding of teaching and learning
- their potential to be leaders through a student-led professional learning session
- their own unique approach to leadership
- an increased understanding of their personal strengths and skills
- effective communication skills
- a willingness to create a more inclusive school culture
Through the Teach the Teacher Program we have recognised the importance of listening to the students and their thoughts on how to continue to develop positive relationships within the school community. Students not only feel that their voices are being heard but that action is being taken.
The students lead the direction of the program and are fully responsible for organising this valuable and exciting event.
Mr Massouris
Assistant Principal