At Coomera Rivers, the development and extension of strong character and leadership is integral in what we do for all students. We instil in our students that leadership has nothing to do with a badge or a title, but everything to do with what you DO to demonstrate strong character, an ethical conscience, inspire change and add value to society. A true leader inspires steadfast loyalty through embracing school life and radiating a positive attitude to each and every situation and person. EVERY person has the potential and opportunity to lead.
At Coomera Rivers, we provide opportunities for all students to DO something that adds value, and we encourage them all to embrace this opportunity.
Leadership role selection process
The badged leadership process begins with Year 5 students submitting their formal written applications expressing an interest in the many positions available to them in Year 6. These applications also require their classroom teacher and parent endorsement.
2025 Leadership selection process will be provided to Year 5 students in Term 3, 2024.
Leadership positions at our school
Heads of School
Head of School, often known as School Captain, not only represents the student body but also represents the whole school, its values, its good name and honour. The Head of School is a leader, is independent and reliable and is often called upon to chair assemblies, meet and greet special visitors to our school, attend special events and, together with the Head of Student Council, work alongside the Principal and school leadership team.
Head of Student Council
The Head of Student Council holds the important job of coordinating the entire student council by running regular student council meetings. Meetings have a clear agenda and minutes recorded. Part of their role is to delegate tasks to other leaders and to ensure important messages are related to each representative and their class. The Head of Student Council is called upon quite regularly to represent the students at special events and works alongside the Heads of School.
Jarjumm Cultural Leader
The Jarjumm Cultural Leader is a student who represents Australia's cultural heritage and supports preparing and leading cultural activities at our school. This student is often seen leading the Acknolwelgement of Country at school Assembly and other school events.
Heads of House
A Head of House isn't just about wearing the badge or being the boss or even just cheering your team mates on (although this is important – the cheering is important), it also requires the desire to lead by example, a get in there and have a go attitude, a passionate belief in team spirit and also to advocate our school's values of we play for FUN, FITNESS and FRIENDSHIP.
Rule Rangers
The role of the Rule Rangers is to promote a safe, respectful and learning focused school environment where students understand the rules and can demonstrate high levels of discipline and personal integrity.
Cyber Safety Agents I, C & T
The role of the Cyber-safety Agents is to promote safe and respectful on-line behaviours and support the school in teaching these important messages. These leaders may need to support the school at functions where we promote the digital philosophies of our school.
Environmental Warriors
The role of the Environmental Warriors is to educate students and the Coomera Rivers community in the ethical protection of our environment and encourage us all to take action in an effort to be more environmentally friendly. Their mission is simple: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. These leaders work closely with the staff science team in ensuring their message is heard.
Head of the Arts
The role of Head of the Arts is to promote dance, drama, media, music and visual arts at our school. They work closely with our Arts specialist teachers.
Other roles in younger grades
Class Student Council Representative (Year 3-6)
Class Student Council Representatives represent all students from their class and they also speak on behalf of a junior school buddy class. Our student council members help organize and coordinate ways for students to participate and contribute to not only our school community but also the wider community and other worthy organisations. In Year 3-5, we aim to have a Class Student Council Representative and a Class Deputy Student Council Representative.
Class Student Environmental Warriors (Year 3-5)
These students will be lead by the Year 6 Environmental Warriors – Reduce, Reuse & Recycle to from a team that ensures every class in our school is committed to reducing our eco footprint. These students must demonstrate they are passionate about doing their bit to save the environment as well as inspire others.