As part of the Student Welfare program at Cambridge Primary School, four children from each of the Grade 6 classes each year are elected to be Junior School Councillors by their peers to represent them in matters concerning the school and as representatives in the wider community.

 

Throughout the year the Junior School Councillors are given the responsibilities and opportunities to develop their leadership skills through attendance at monthly School Council meetings, organising fund raising events, meeting with specific staff including the school Principal to raise and discuss issues, represent the school at official functions, show guests around the school or perform specific tasks as issues arise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They meet on a regular basis to ensure their responsibilities occur.

 

All Junior School Councillors enjoy  the responsibility of the role given to them. One of the most significant roles Junior School Councillors have at Cambridge is to be an integral part of the weekly school assemblies making announcements, handing out certificates, organising the order of events or setting up. It is a role most children at Cambridge strive for by the time they reach Grade 6.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each year Cambridge Primary School Junior School Councillors attend a “Young Leaders Conference” where they interact with famous or highly successful people who share their personal journeys with the students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior School Councillors are also sent to the annual Young Leaders Conference as part of the Leadership development program at Cambridge Primary School.