Principal Message 29th November 2024
Dear Parents and guardians,
Exciting News: A New Era of Student Leadership
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new direction for student leadership at Columba Catholic Primary School. We believe this new structure will empower our students to embody our school values of generosity, inspiration, respect, perseverance, and fairness.
Our Vision for Student Leadership
Our goal is to foster a culture of leadership that extends beyond traditional roles. We aim to identify and nurture students who exemplify our values and inspire their peers. This new structure will provide opportunities for students to take on leadership roles that align with their interests and passions.
The New Leadership Structure
In 2025, we will have the following leadership positions:
- 2 School Captains: These students will represent the entire school community and embody our core values.
- 4 House Captains: These leaders will represent their respective houses and foster a sense of belonging and pride.
- 4 Vinnies Social Justice Leaders: These students will champion social justice initiatives and inspire acts of kindness and compassion.
- 2 Tech Leaders: These leaders will promote digital literacy and support the effective use of technology within our school.
Additionally, we recognise the valuable leadership role that our Grade 6 students play as they mentor their Prep buddies. This one-on-one relationship provides an opportunity for our older students to set a positive example and model our school values.
The Selection Process
To ensure a fair and transparent selection process, we will follow these steps:
- Application and Speech: Students will submit a written application and deliver a speech to their Grade 5 peers.
- Shortlisting: A panel of teachers will review the written applications and speeches to shortlist candidates.
- Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Principal and Deputy Principal.
- Announcement of Leaders: The newly elected leaders will be announced on Monday, 16th-18th December 2025.
Timeline
- Friday, 29th November 2024: Students will be briefed on the new leadership structure and application process.
- Tuesday, 3rd December 2024: Students will deliver their speeches to the Grade 5 students.
- Wednesday, 4th December 2024: Shortlisting of candidates based on written applications and speeches.
- Thursday, 5th December 2024: Interviews with the Principal and Deputy Principal.
We are excited about the potential of this new leadership structure and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our school community.
In this video message, Catholic Bishop of Sale Most Reverend Greg Bennet invites us to embrace the spirit of Advent 2024, a time of reflection, hope and preparation for the coming of Christ.
Sincerely,
Andrew Greco
Principal
