Student Empowerment

Newbury Primary School has an enthusiastic Student Empowerment Community, consisting of a representative from each Prep to Year 6 class. Student Empowerment Representatives are leaders of our school and are provided the opportunity for student voice and agency. They model our school values, demonstrate a high level of organisation, communication and social skills and exhibit school pride.

Throughout the year our student leaders are presented with situations and experiences that allow them the opportunity to seek out student voice and lead within the Newbury school community. Our Student Empowerment Representatives are responsible for facilitating lessons, such as ‘What is Bullying?’ and ‘What is Racism?’. They organise fundraising events, present on Newbury News, represent the school at extra-curricular activities such as the Anzac Commemorative Service and welcome special guests and families at our gates at the beginning of the school day. Through their actions, the Student Empowerment Community reflect and demonstrate Newbury Primary School’s values; Respect, Integrity, Effort and Community.

Student Leadership Course

Our Year 5 and Year 6 students participate in a tailor-made leadership program that is created specifically for our elected Student Empowerment Leaders at Newbury Primary School. The personally designed leadership program equips students with essential skills and strategies to develop their leadership capacity. Key components of the program include participation in the GRIP Leadership Conference in March, where our students collaborate with students from across Victoria to explore the responsibilities of a student leader. Throughout the leadership course students learn to build strong and trusting relationships, identify leadership strengths and areas for individual growth within our community, and effective communication. The program emphasises and recognises that everyone possesses leadership skills, the importance of upholding high standards and the responsibility of representing our school as ambassadors in the wider community.