Student Leadership
St John’s School encourages all students to be leaders within the school community. All Year Six students are recognised as school leaders and all Year Six students are presented with Leadership Badges at the beginning of the year.
Students can also be elected to the following positions of leadership:
THE STUDENT COUNCIL
St John’s School has an elected Student Council which meets regularly. The Mercy Council is made up of the senior students in the school (Year 6) and Class Captains. The Student Council also act as our "Mini Vinnies" group, link to the mission and work of St Vincent de Paul.
As well as taking on specific projects, the Student Council is able to:
The Student Council was first formed in 1989, and in its first year of operation adopted the following biblical quote as the school motto - “Love one another as I have loved you.” (John 13:34)
Students can also be elected to the following positions of leadership:
- Class Captains: Years One to Six
- House Captains: 1 male, 1 female for each of the two houses from the Year Six cohort
- School Captains: 1 male, 1 female from the Year Six cohort
THE STUDENT COUNCIL
St John’s School has an elected Student Council which meets regularly. The Mercy Council is made up of the senior students in the school (Year 6) and Class Captains. The Student Council also act as our "Mini Vinnies" group, link to the mission and work of St Vincent de Paul.
As well as taking on specific projects, the Student Council is able to:
- offer suggestions to the Principal and/or the Parents and Friends Association
- survey the student population about particular matters
- assist in various school fundraising activities
- provide a formal voice for the students
The Student Council was first formed in 1989, and in its first year of operation adopted the following biblical quote as the school motto - “Love one another as I have loved you.” (John 13:34)