Leadership in Primary

Today we invested our 2025 Primary Leaders into their positions of responsibility. Mrs Grima encouraged our leaders to keep the motto 'To Serve Christ' at the heart of their role, guided by our College values. They were also encouraged by our Secondary Leaders, to remember that God is with them on this journey. It was a wonderful morning, and I commend all our students for the respect shown during our ceremony. 

Leadership skills are an essential part of development in children. In a Primary setting, students learn confidence, responsibility and teamwork, supporting them to become empathetic, proactive and resourceful young people. Our learners know that being leader doesn't mean being in charge, but rather a sense of responsibility in the contribution they can make to the school community. 

We help our students learn to be leaders by encouraging them to help others, and to take initiative, to lead without being asked. Our expectation around demonstrating respect and being a good role model also promotes the character of a leader. We offer a wide range of activities for students to be involved in outside the classroom, which helps them learn to collaborate with, and lead, a wider range of students. We support our students to communicate effectively by modeling and teaching expectations around the way we listen to others, share our ideas and resolve conflict. 

Skill development can also be fostered at home, by giving children responsibility and accountability through age-appropriate tasks or chores. Recognising and promoting leadership behaviours , such as decision making and problem-solving with a solution focused attitude foster confidence.  Parents modelling leadership behaviours and reading together about great leaders can also inspire children develop similar qualities. Where applicable, promoting teamwork at home that encourages siblings to collaborate and resolve conflict peacefully also strengthens the development of leadership skills. 

Our learners also have a responsibility to support and respect the leadership of their peers. This expectation is met through listening and cooperation, showing respect, and assisting the initiatives of our leaders. 

Swimming Carnival

Thank you to all families for the understanding and support shown through our double carnival last week. What I loved most about both events, was the clear sportsmanship shown through the encouragement of others. We are part of a unique community, and it was lovely to see so many stakeholders invested in celebrating success and kindly supporting disappointment. 

My great thanks particularly to Mr Hall for his coordination of these events. Organising one carnival is quite the feat, and we thank him for his ability to quickly organise a new venue and carnival. 

We wish our students representatives well as they attend the CASA Primary Swimming Carnival next Monday evening.