Student Leadership
Leadership at Every Level, for Every Learner
We lead by serving others, working for the common good, and modelling truth and justice.
Student leadership at St Anthony’s is shaped by a commitment to serving others, working for the common good, and modelling truth and justice. These values guide every leadership opportunity from Reception to Year 6.
Leadership is not just about having a title — it’s about learning how to serve, support, and positively influence others. Across the school, students are encouraged and empowered to take on leadership in age-appropriate ways, with guidance and mentoring from teachers and parents.
Leadership in Action
In the Classroom
Leadership begins in small, meaningful ways. Students are chosen to take on daily and weekly roles such as:
- Star of the Day
- Lunchbox Monitors
- Office Helpers
These responsibilities build confidence, accountability, and a sense of belonging.
Environmental and Whole School Leadership
- Rubbish Club / Bin Monitors (Years 2–3)
- A student-led initiative that promotes environmental responsibility and connects with local, regional and global sustainability efforts.
- Bin Monitors (Years 5–6)
- Senior students support waste and recycling efforts across the school.
- Hospitality Leaders (Year 6)
- These students represent the school at events, lead school tours for visitors, and assist with hospitality at community functions.
Curriculum-Based Leadership
- Reading Coaches (Years 5–6)
- Senior students are trained by our Key Literacy Teacher to support Reception and other younger or at-risk readers from 8:40–9:00am each day.
Social Justice and Faith Leadership
- Social Justice Leaders / ICT Leaders (Years 5–6)
- Students plan and lead liturgies and Masses, support social justice initiatives, and assist with multimedia or ICT presentations during events.
House and Sport Leadership
- House Captains / Sports Leaders (Year 6)
- These students promote team spirit, help run lunchtime games, support PE Week activities, and lead whole-school fitness sessions.
All leadership opportunities are designed to be inclusive, purposeful, and meaningful. Students are supported and mentored by staff and, where appropriate, by families, helping them grow in confidence, compassion, and responsibility.