The Leader In Me

SARAH CAFFREY

Head of Teaching & Learning

On behalf of Kathy Haramis, Leadership Facilitator

Leaders Leading Leaders

The journey towards being named as a Year 5 school leader in any of the many capacities these roles fulfil, is a journey of resilience, application of The 7 Habits, perseverance and passion.

Our students in the Junior School have many wonderful experiences observing their fellow leaders in action, and many moments of inspiration to steer them on this path themselves.

Towards the end of the year, our Year 4 students are presented with the opportunity to complete a letter of application, stating their suitability to carry out leadership responsibilities in a number of positions for the following year, Year 5.

For many of our Year 4 students there is a dream to be named Junior School Leader. This application goes one step further and requires a speech to be delivered to their peers. The effort and authenticity that goes into each and every one of these presentations is to be commended. This moment of courage makes all of them true leaders, regardless of the outcome.

Fellow peers along with all Junior School teachers, vote in a democratic election and our Junior School Leaders for the following year are named. The task that follows is massive. Identifying preference, desire and suitability to fulfill all other leadership positions. This is carried out by our dedicated Year 4 teachers, accompanied by Senior Leadership teachers.

Announcing leadership roles is a proud and exciting time. Not every student will receive a leadership role. It is also a time where we call upon our young students to find their resilience, and use it as a moment to define themselves as young people who are able to pick themselves up, carry on and continue to work towards achieving their goals and dreams.

Congratulations to all of our 2018 School Leaders.