Murchison Primary School leaders celebrated

By Kelly Carmody

Mar 31, 2023

Showing the way: Murchison Primary School leaders. (Back row, from left) State Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland, Angus Young, Micah Syrett, Bree McLarty, Sam Finnigan, Grace Morgan, Shawn Sumner, (middle row, from left) Lily Balfour, Sadie Harrap, Rory Bone, (front row, from left) Hailey Gell, Charlotte Robinson and Phoebe Wheeler. Photo by Kelly Carmody

A good leader knows when to speak, how to speak and also how to listen effectively while focusing on respect rather than popularity.

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These were some of the values that Murchison Primary School leaders were celebrated for on Wednesday, March 29.

The leaders were officially presented with leadership badges at a whole school assembly by state Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland.

Displaying leadership: Murchison Primary School students sit and watch their peers give speeches on what it takes to be a leader. Photo by Kelly Carmody

“Murchison Primary is in incredibly good hands with their team of student leaders,” Ms Cleeland said.

“School captains Sadie and Grace displayed their wonderful values and will provide invaluable support to their peers through the year.

“While there is a team of captains and leaders, there are so many students throughout the school who display leadership characteristics every day.”

Principal Karen Goodwin said the school was lucky its senior students took their leadership roles seriously.

Presentation: Students are given badges in recognition of their leadership. Photo by Kelly Carmody

“As a collective group they see leadership as being great role models for others and supporting others in times of need,” Mrs Goodwin said.

“Our leaders run our school assemblies, organise lunchtime activities and engage in community events.”

Students spoke about the importance of upholding values such as responsibility, respect and supporting one another in the close-knit school community.

“To be a good leader you don’t need a badge or tittle,” student Rory Bone said.

“Working in a team makes a big difference,” student Grace Morgan said.

Following the assembly, Ms Cleeland took the Year 6 students for a class on government and explained the process of preferential voting.

“The Year 6 students were so engaged, intelligent and asked some insightful questions about how government and voting operates,” Ms Cleeland said.

“We conducted a mock preferential vote of our favourite athlete, with Ariarne Titmus coming out on top after four rounds of preferences.

“The future of Murchison is strong with such a bright student body, and I can’t wait to meet more of our region’s upcoming leaders as the year progresses.”