Student Leadership

Student leadership is a valued area at BHPS. As demonstrated below we have a wide and varied program that promotes many opportunities for children to "learn" how to lead. We aim to develop an awareness and understanding of what makes an effective leader by teaching explicit skills and encouraging students to be involved in  the leadership roles offered throughout the school.  Our focus is on developing students’ individual leadership abilities and confidence with public speaking skills.  Our leadership roles allow students to be involved in a variety of areas across the school from fundraising for organisations, organizing school sporting events, encouraging cross age teamwork and developing an area of expertise.  As leaders of the school we know if we all work together Briar Hill will continue to be a strong and cohesive community. 

Junior School Council (JSC)
Our Junior School Council is run by our School Captains who also attend our School Council to discuss their decisions and to report on their achievements. They are elected by their peers.
They meet once a fortnight and organise the following:

• Support and promote fundraising events
• Create opportunities to speak at assembly
• Consult with students in their class and report back to the J.S.C.

School Captains
Our School Captains are elected by their peers. Their role is to:

• Run J.S.C. meetings
• Organise and present our weekly Assembly
• Tour guides on Open Days
• Speaking at information nights
• Creating sponsorship opportunities
• Attendance at  School Council Meetings

House Captains
Our School Captains are elected by their peers. Their role is to build a sense of community/teamwork/belonging with the school
They also organise events such as

• House Fun Day
• House Swimming
• House Cross Country
• House Athletics

Environment Captains
The Environment Captains work to educate both the school community and the wider community.
The students

• Research and plan items for Kids Teaching Kid’s events on an environmental theme.
• Perform, present and participate in Kids Teaching Kids week at Edendale Farm.
• Plan and deliver Environment Day activities for the school
• Implement our composting and recycling program

            
Art Captains
Our Art Captains are elected by their peers. Their role is to build the art programs with the school
They assist with many programs and events such as:

• Soirée
• Displays around the school
• Music program
• Drama performances
• Assembly performances

Kindness Captains

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