Dear Parents and Carers  of Good Samaritan,

It is  wonderful to see the children back at school Ready to Learn each day. I  am very  proud of the way the children engage with one another and the pride that they take in their work  and their school.  Yesterday Mrs Smithers and I were privileged to be able to listen to the Year 5 students give their leadership speeches with the aim of becoming our School Captains and Vice Captains.

This year our current Year 6 students reviewed the student leadership structure.  This was an  exciting process and from it we were able to develop this rationale for student leadership at Good Samaritan:

At Good Samaritan we believe that leadership can be an integral opportunity to develop skills of lifelong learning which include effective communication and interpersonal skills.  Student leadership is about the art of motivating, influencing and directing people so that they work together to achieve the goals of the school in collaboration with the staff and parents. The final year of primary school is one opportunity for students to formalise these developing leadership skills. Positive student leadership opportunities and experiences support the overall culture of the school. Student leadership is underpinned by the school values of Inclusion, Compassion and a Love of Learning. 

Our Year 5 students all spoke very well explaining their commitment to our school and what our motto  Moved to Compassion  meant to them. I am always amazed at the humble way in which they encourage others during these speeches. Naming that even if they don’t attain the ‘badge’ of Captain or Vice Captain they will still support and congratulate those who do hold the position. Our students continue to be a credit to our school community.

Our current School Captains and Vice Captains have led our community with great commitment, enthusiasm and a genuine willingness to be involved. I have long believed that the older students of a school set the tone for the whole student community and these children have done a terrific job. I am really looking forward to continuing this work with our 2022 Captains and  Vice Captains.

As we journey through the week together, with Jesus

Toni Sillis

Principal