GRIP Leadership

“I need to put my own hand up and be ready for when it’s my time to lead”

It was an absolute pleasure to take these Year 6’s to the Grip Leadership Conference to Melbourne on Tuesday 25th May. 

We interviewed these amazing representatives of our school about what leadership meant to them and what difference they could make to our community. 

As you can see from their responses, they are remarkable Bimbadeen students with so much to offer. 

Harrison 

What statement stood out for me from the GRIP Conference?

To follow through on promises

What thinking have I done from attending the conference?

I have thought about how I could grow as a leader

What would I like to change about me as a leader?

To know what time I need to step up and step down.

What great idea do you have that would benefit our students or school community?

To fix the Chinese garden and add possible Chinese vegetables.

Kobi

What statement stood out for me from the GRIP Conference?

I need to put my own hand up and be ready for when it is my time to lead.

What thinking have I done from attending the conference?

I need to lead when I’m ready not when others tell me I’m ready.

What would I like to change about me as a leader?

Taking more chances

What great idea do you have that would benefit our students or school community?

Starting a Grade 6 independent study to teach Grade 6’s responsibility. Teachers will supervise the kids but the kids can pick and interest or talent and learn about it. Like: Tech styles, cooking or technology etc.

Jack

What statement stood out for me from the GRIP Conference?

I need to put my hand up and be ready for when it’s my time to lead.

What thinking have I done from attending the conference?

I think we need to improve our school a bit. For example: better sport areas and better playgrounds.

What would I like to change about me as a leader?

I would like to become a better leader by knowing when it’s my time to lead.

What great idea do you have that would benefit our students or school community?

I think we need to make sure every child feels included.

Paige

What statement stood out for me from the GRIP Conference?

I need to put my own hand up and be ready for when it’s my time to lead.

What thinking have I done from attending the conference?

You don’t have to have a badge to be a leader.

What would I like to change about me as a leader?

Making more of a difference.

What great idea do you have that would benefit our students or school community?

To bring back the ‘smile people’, for people that are lonely and have no friends.

Cooper

What statement stood out for me from the GRIP Conference?

I need to put my own hand up and be ready for when it’s my time to lead.

What thinking have I done from attending the conference?

I learnt how to create steps for a plan.

What would I like to change about me as a leader?

I would like to be able to speak in front of a large audience.

What great idea do you have that would benefit our students or school community?

I would like to add an undercover area at the basketball courts and running track. Student will be able to play outside on wet 

days.

Racy

What statement stood out for me from the GRIP Conference?

I need to put my hand up and be ready for when it’s my time to lead.

What thinking have I done from attending the conference?

Teaching others the right thing.

What would I like to change about me as a leader?

Your badge doesn’t mean you are a leader. Your personality is what leadership skill means.

What great idea do you have that would benefit our students or school community?

Re-paint the 3/4 playground, add a garden near the 1/2 playground.

Hollie

What statement stood out for me from the GRIP Conference?

Leaders volunteer to help out.

What thinking have I done from attending the conference?

That it’s not just about speaking in front of assembly, it’s more.

What would I like to change about me as a leader?

To contribute to more conversations when having a meeting.

What great idea do you have that would benefit our students or school community?

Re-paint the buildings behind the tennis court to make it more presentable.

Charlie 

What statement stood out for me from the GRIP Conference?

I need to put my own hand up and be ready for when it ‘s my turn.

What thinking have I done from attending the conference?

Being a leader is much more than bossing others around. It’ being yourself and showing YOUR talents.

What would I like to change about me as a leader?

Trying my best at all times.

What great idea do you have that would benefit our students or school community?

I think we should get the ‘Smiley People’ back because some people have no friends and it can help them.

Bethany

What statement stood out for me from the GRIP Conference?

The time to make a difference is NOW!

What thinking have I done from attending the conference?

Being a leader is so much more than wearing a badge and talking at assembly.

What would I like to change about me as a leader?

Making more of a difference.

What great idea do you have that would benefit our students or school community?

I think we should bring the ‘Smiley People’ back for people who have no one to play with.

Cooper

What statement stood out for me from the GRIP Conference?

Don’t make others around you do your work, do it yourself.

What thinking have I done from attending the conference?

I think we could add a new basketball rings, nets and paint the backboards.

What would I like to change about me as a leader?

I would try to speak a little slower trying to not choke up on my words.

What great idea do you have that would benefit our students or school community?

We could add Chinese vegetables to the Chinese garden and learn about them in Chinese lessons.

                                              Karisma

What statement stood out for me from the GRIP Conference?

Leaders volunteer to help out.

What thinking have I done from attending the conference?

Helping out kids that need it the most.

What would I like to change about me as a leader?

Always contributing to things and helping more.

What great idea do you have that would benefit our students or school community?

Everyone having a voice to what happens with the renovations.

Kayla

What statement stood out for me from the GRIP Conference?

When I ‘m asked to step forward and lead. I’m also asked to put forward my ideas.

What thinking have I done from attending the conference?

I learnt how I can set out team/idea plans, when it’s my time to lead and that you don’t have to have a badge to be a leader.

What would I like to change about me as a leader?

I would like to be able to speak clearly and not choke on my words. I would like to not come off as bossy and be able to catch people’s attention.

What great idea do you have that would benefit our students or school community?

I would add a veggie patch at the back of the 1/2 playground and the spare classrooms nearby can

be a cooking class area. 

Clubs: You can meet new people with the same interests and/or tell and teach what you are passionate about to others. Clubs can have a leader for the clubs, competitions and more, which means you can be more social and build leadership.

A great day had by all!!! – Sabrina George & Adele Gregson