Alfords Point
Public School
School Student
Leaders Policy
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PREAMBLE
DEVELOPING OUR STUDENT LEADERS
One of the privileges of educating young people is to work with our student leaders.
Helping then to develop skills which will enable them to participate in many ways
both in schools and later as citizens in the wider community is one of our most
important tasks.
The value of students developing skills in decision making and in developing
understanding of the rights and responsibilities of living in a community that values
social justice is enormous. They are able to demonstrate these values and skills to their
peers, and make a real contribution to strengthening the school community.
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RATIONALE
In today’s changing world, our school leaders need to be given opportunities to
develop leadership skills that will enable them to actively participate in the decision
making process.
Our school leaders must reflect on their role, set targets and assess their effectiveness
in education and the wider community.
The student leadership team involves student input in recognising and acknowledging
the contribution they make to leadership and decision making within the school.
Student leadership activities link strongly with learning about citizenship and the
processes involved in a democracy. They can assist all students to learn about, and
exercise their rights and responsibilities of participating in a community that values
social justice.
INTENDED OUTCOMES
Student leaders will develop skills for positive, socially responsible participation.
Student leaders understand that their views are important and they can have an
influence on what happens in the school.
Student leaders will apply leadership skills to initiatives which strengthen the school
and its community.
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
In 2013 School Leaders will have the opportunity to attend:
Student Leaders Induction Ceremony and morning tea

Young Leaders Day

Kindergarten Orientation Evening

School based Young Leaders Program
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PROCEDURES FOR SCHOOL LEADER SELECTIONS
1. In Term One Year 5 students are provided with the criteria required by students
who wish to nominate for school leader and responsibilities which accompany the
position.
2. In Week 6 of Term Four Year 5 students who feel that they may satisfy the
position criteria and can fulfil the accompanying responsibilities may nominate
themselves. This requires the completion of a nomination sheet which requires
support from their parents and two other Year 5 students.
3. Executive staff will view the nominations and supporting statements, to ensure all
candidates are of good character.
4. The principal will hold small group interviews with the nominees. Nominees will be
required to bring their reflective journal to these interviews.
5. The successful nominees will develop a poster on a sheet of A4 paper which
outlines how they meet the school values.
6. The successful nominees will then be required to deliver a speech at a special
assembly in Week 8 or 9 of Term Four. The audience will include all students
from K-6 and staff. Parents will also be invited to attend this special assembly.
7. Elections will be held after the speeches. Students and staff will vote for one boy
and one girl candidate on a ballot paper. The order of names on the ballot paper will
be decided by drawing names out of a hat.
8. The two boys and the two girls who obtain the most votes are elected the school
captain and vice captains. The boy and girl with the highest vote are declared
Captains and the second highest Vice Captains.
9. The names of the four successful candidates will be announced at a meeting of all
the nominees within a week of the elections and prior to the Night of Celebration.
However, actual positions won’t be announced until the Night of Celebration.
10. The Captains and Vice Captains will be presented with their badges at Night of
Celebration. The parents of the new captains will be invited to join their children on
the stage. The students will take the Alfords Point Public School Pledge of Office.
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POSITION CRITERIA FOR STUDENT SCHOOL LEADERS
 Shows the ability to make decisions for themselves (without peer pressure).
 Demonstrates exemplary behaviour, act with integrity, honesty and respect.
 Has shown a willingness to be involved in extracurricular activities.
 Displays initiative.
 Works well as a team member.
 Possesses strong communication skills (written / verbal, reflective listening).
 Keeps a reflective journal of achievements and goals.
 Always strives towards excellence.
JOB EXPECTATIONS
 Running weekly assemblies
 Welcoming visitors to our school
 Representing the school at functions
 Assisting with Kindergarten Orientation
 Possible canteen duty
 Communication around the school
 Take on the role of executive officers on the School Representative Council and
hold monthly SRC meetings
 Report back to the principal about issues arising at the SRC meetings
 Support SRC initiatives.
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Sport Leaders
Alford Point Public School has four Sport Houses – Cockatoos, Lorikeets, Rosellas and
Kookaburras. Each year boy and girl captains and vice captains are voted in by all students
from Year One to Year Six. Badges are presented at an Induction Ceremony early in Term
One. The House Captains and Vice Captains will take an oath of office at this Induction
Ceremony.
Year 6 Students may nominate themselves for the position or they may be nominated by
other students. In the absence of insufficient Year 6 candidates Year 5 students can be
nominated.
Each nominee must give a speech to their fellow house members as to why they would
make a good leader in Sport and represent their Sporting House.
If possible there should be one girl captain, one boy captain, one girl vice captain and one
boy vice captain.
Position Criteria

Displaying exemplary behaviour.

Demonstrating Care, Cooperation, Courtesy and Respect at all times.

Setting a good example for other students in regards to sportsmanship and
participation.
Job Expectations

Monitoring sports equipment including issuing and collecting equipment at
lunchtime on a roster basis.

Leading their house at sport events such as the Swimming Carnival, Cross Country
Carnival and Athletics Carnival.

High level of participation in sports.
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