Building Student Leadership

Building Student Leadership

We recognise that all students can be leaders, with the opportunity to positively influence others’ in a variety of ways. We provide numerous and meaningful opportunities for students to be involved, to furtherdevelop their strengths and reach their aspirations. The Box Hill North leadership journey is supported through student voice and agency, with formal and informal opportunities for all students to be involved.

Student voice and agency is important at Box Hill North. We have a purpose- built student improvement team who work alongside senior leadership staff, in order to enhance the educational experience for all. The team is currently working on building pride through the redevelopment of our house system. Students at Box Hill North participate in an extensive buddy program that offers mentorship, emotional development and support throughout the kindergarten and primary school. During Year 4, students are excited to meet their kinder buddy. They are provided training in a tailored program to best support their buddy, leading into the Year 5- Prep buddy program and life-long friendships. Senior students who are selected by their peers in formalised positions, organise and compere our weekly assembly, host visitors and most importantly, lead by example. They demonstrate the quality of empathy; not only walking in the shoes of others, but acting in them.