STUDENT LEADERSHIP
The Lakes is committed to supporting students with pathways that allow for them to become community and professional leaders in their chosen fields. The life-long skills established through participation in Student Leadership positions are highly regarded by employers and tertiary educational institutions.
School-wide benefits of Student Leadership at The Lakes:
• Educational: Students develop skills in areas such as representation, communication and organisation.
• Democratic: All students have a voice and are listened to.
• Responsible and trusted: Students have responsibility for real issues; they are trusted to solve real problems and make real decisions.
• Collaborative: Students are partners in decision-making with the school leadership team, teachers, parents/carers and the school community.
• Respectful: Mutual respect develops between students and all members of the school community.
• Caring: Students are committed to their school and care about what happens to it and in it; students care for each other.
• Rewarding: Participation is enjoyable and delivers successful outcomes.
The Lakes South Morang College Primary Handbook
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