INTRODUCING A BRAND NEW PRIMARY LEADERSHIP TEAM

Student Council

Since the start of the year, the Student Council has been determined to make playtime at school more enjoyable for all primary students.

The process began with council members gathering ideas, identifying which play equipment students wanted, and then choosing the best items to purchase. To make sure the new equipment could be enjoyed safely and be taken care of, they decided to split the playground into different zones in which certain equipment should be used.

The Student Council also identified the need for a new student leadership team: Playground Leaders. They quickly got to work recruiting for this new team by making posters and creating a presentation to outline the key roles and responsibilities of the position. During an assembly to Year 5 and Year 6 students, they explained the new role and how students could apply.

This new leadership opportunity was well received, and 44 students were invited to interview. The interview involved the students working in groups and designing a game to teach Year 3 using the new equipment.

The prospective Playground Leaders demonstrated impressive collaboration and communication skills.

Since being recruited, the Playground Leaders have taken responsibility for making sure that all play equipment is put out at the start of lunchtime, enjoyed safely, and tidied away efficiently. All children have loved playing with the new equipment, which has helped make playtime a happy place for all.

House Captains

It has also been another busy term for the Primary House Captains, who have continued to develop their leadership skills and gain confidence in their roles. Since January, they have supported their Houses in a range of exciting activities, including the Primary World Book Day parade and House STEAM day.

On January 11th and 12th, the second House Lunch events took place for Primary and Early Years students. After the success of the first event, this adapted lunch structure provided all students with an opportunity to connect with other children in the school and develop their sense of belonging within their house communities.

Additionally, this term has seen the House Captains introduce a lunch reward system, named ‘Legendary Lunch’, for students in Years 2-6. Each week, five lucky winners attend a special lunch with a friend as a result of their positive choices in the canteen.

As they head into the final term in their roles, we look forward to seeing what fantastic new initiatives the House Captains implement next.