Young Leaders

RGS Primary Student Leaders (from left) Lachlan Robertson, Eva Wang, Jordan Hodgetts, Hatcher Cook, Allie Olive, Edward Roche, Sienna Caton, Leah Wilson and Jake Hodgetts.

Taking the lead

The RGS 2022 Primary School Leaders have their opportunity to both development their own leadership skills and represent their fellow Primary School students.

The RGS Primary Student Leaders have been elected for 2022 so let’s meet these inspiring Year 6 students:

Lachlan Robertson – “Leadership is about humility, vision, caring and having compassion. Being a student leader is a big honour” Eva Wang – “Being a Student Leader is an opportunity to help others and represent the School.”

Jordan Hodgetts – “Leadership is about influencing others to be kind and caring.” Hatcher Cook – “Leadership means I can not only represent the School but also younger children, and my family. It’s an exciting opportunity that means a lot to me.” Allie Olive – “Leadership is looking out for others and always helping out. It’s an important role to take on.” Edward Roche – “Being a Student Leader, you need to be a good role model for younger students, you have to obey the School rules and you have to be kind, even when no-one is watching. We have good opportunities at the School.” Sienna Caton – “Being a Student Leader means representing our School and helping all around the School.” Leah Wilson – “Leadership is about looking out for others and setting a good example for younger students.” Jake Hodgetts – “Leadership means to be kind and look out for other people. I’m so happy to continue the Student Leader legacy and make RGS a kind and caring school.” Find out who our Primary Sporting House Captains are for 2022, page 19.

“Leadership is about humility, vision, caring and having compassion. Being a student leader is a big honour”

Lachlan Robertson

Year 12 graduates join State’s best

The Rockhampton Grammar School

2021 graduates Margil Rajaji, School Dux, and Cathleen Han have been acknowledged for their academic achievements, receiving Distinguished Academic Achievement Awards. This follows the success of James Vandeleur (Dux 2019) and Sansuka De Silva (Dux 2020) who were both recognised for distinguished achievement in their respective graduating cohorts. This year, 47 graduates across Queensland received a prestigious Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Achievement Award for exceptional academic achievements. Of the 47 graduates recognised only three were from outside south-east Queensland, with RGS having two of these three graduates. The School was also one of only six schools to have two or more students on the Distinguished Academic Achievers Award list for 2021 graduates. Margil is now studying a Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine at the University of Adelaide while Cathleen is studying a Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine at Monash University in Melbourne.

IN THE NEWS

RGS Year 12 students band together to help raise valuable funds for the Cancer Council; Harshitha Peddireddy is taking opportunities to share her voice.

United for a worthy cause

RGS Year 12 students will once again this year raise valuable funds for the Cancer Council when they chop their hair in August this year. The girls will continue to grow their hair leading into the event. Thank you to all the students participating in the Ponytail Project and thank you to everyone who has already made a donation. If you wish to donate to this great cause visit the RGS Ponytail Project donation page – ponytailproject.com.au/fundraisers/2022rgsseniorgirls.

Harshitha provides a voice

Year 12 student Harshitha Peddireddy has qualified for the State Final of the Lions Youth of the Year competition after winning the Zone and District finals. Harshitha was also accepted as a Youth Member in the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament (QYP). The QYP allows young people to create real change in Queensland. Participants, known as Youth Members, are the voice of youth in their electorates, advising politicians and decision-makers across the state. They’re immersed in unique educational opportunities and experience parliamentary operation first hand, addressing topical issues.

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