In March, we started an exciting initiative in the Junior School – Junior School Voice (JSV). One student from each class in years 2-6 was nominated by their peers to represent them in a student-focused group meeting weekly to contemplate goals for our College.
Questions were asked, surveys conducted, plans made and goals met in each of the three JSVs formed. Issues regarding wet weather areas, playground equipment and bathrooms were raised and new policies implemented.
Students elected to JSV experienced the privilege and challenges of leadership. Many spoke of the pride they felt in being asked to represent their class in the group. Class teachers were able to report of some students stepping up to a new level of responsibility.
Some of the Semester 1 representatives reflections:
“I liked how my class chose me which tells me that I am trustworthy”
“I enjoyed helping the school and adding new extensions to the play areas”
“I liked that I had the option to say how us students feel, and what we would like to happen to make our College a better place”
“I’ve learnt that being a leader is a big responsibility and people can reach out to me when they have an idea”
“I enjoyed when everyone noticed the new things we had changed”
“Having an open ear really made me listen to people’s ideas”
“I was able to gather people’s ideas and tell Mrs Stroud”
“I felt good because I was contributing to help our College”
Thank you to these students for their contribution to our College in Semester 1.
Semester 1 Representatives |
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| YEAR 2 | Jada S | Aiden D | Amelia J | Samuel A |
| YEAR 3 | Scarlett B | Harper E | Mary A | Isaac H |
| YEAR 4 | Braydon L | Isabella J | Ethan S | Tegan H |
| YEAR 5 | Aidan H | Mariam I | Kristabel L | Evana M |
| YEAR 6 | Noah Z | Thomas S | Ariella L | Mikayla Q |
A new group of students has been elected for Semester 2. The Junior School College community looks forward to the next phase of goal setting and execution.
