Leading the Leaders

At our school, we have an expectation that all Year 6 students are leaders. They wear a polo shirt with a white stripe that distinguishes them from the other students. They are the role models in our school and teachers and students can rely upon them to be the example of leadership. So who leads the leaders when the leaders need leading! 

We recently held our annual nomination, speech and voting process to determine who would hold the positions of Student Councillor and Faction Captains for 2017. The caliber of students on the ballot paper was high and it certainly made for a great deal of deliberation from their peers and teachers in voting for the leadership roles. The speeches were well thought out, succinct and delivered with confidence. The audience appreciated the fact that delivering a speech to 10 adults, including the Principal, and over 180 students would take some courage. Let me share with you some excerpts:

"It's not just handing our leaflets and putting up flags, it's about being a responsible, respectful role model who has the willpower to own the position"

"A day without laughter is a day wasted, vote for me and your day won't be wasted!"

"You don't need to be the fastest, fittest or strongest, you just need to show leadership well."

It was no surprise to me that these students presented themselves this way. Most have been a student at Tapping PS for 8 years of solid behaviour education and self management development. Congratulations to those that now have the honour and privilege of being in a leadership role and we look forward to positive experiences with you this year. Until next time it's paper, scissors...