To be considered for student leadership at Whitfield State School, all interested students are required to complete a leadership card during year five where they are expected to have certain tasks accomplished and signed either by teachers or people in the community. Tasks can include such things as:-
- helping a fellow student or teacher
- completing assignments on time
- participating in a charity in the wider community.
The leadership cards are collected in 4th term and a list of potential students short-listed. This list is achieved through consultation between all upper school teachers and specialists. The year 5/6 students have the privilege of voting for the top four student leaders.
In February the following year, the student leaders are presented with their badges by their parents on assembly. This special occasion is preceded by a morning tea for family and staff.
The student leaders, with the assistance of their student council then spend the school year working towards implementing and accomplishing their "Action Plan".
Indigenous Leaders of the Future
Our Indigenous Leaders of the Future program provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Whitfield State School with opportunities to strengthen leadership, confidence, cultural identity and connection. Through engaging experiences and supplemented by strong external partnership organisations, students build their capacity to lead, contribute and have a strong voice within our school community, while learning from culture, community and one another. The program celebrates the strengths, knowledge and perspectives of First Nations peoples and encourages students to recognise the important contribution they can make now and into the future. By fostering pride, aspiration, responsibility and a strong sense of belonging, Indigenous Leaders of the Future supports students to see themselves as capable young leaders who can positively influence their school, community and future.