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Oakleigh Grammar encourages the development of leadership in all students, who are expected to present themselves and the School to the wider community in the best possible way, and to be role models for younger students.
Aligned with our School Vision and Values, we recognise the importance of students contributing in a positive way to their own and other peoples’ lives within the Oakleigh Grammar community and beyond, and not just whilst they are students at our School. The focus of leadership is on doing rather than being, and the principle of servant leadership.
We believe that leadership is an important area for student learning. All students are encouraged to take on leadership positions within the school and wider community as we believe that every student has leadership potential and can demonstrate leadership in different ways.
Leadership is not a responsibility confined to the ‘badge wearers’ and is shared by all students and staff.
Our leaders in the Senior School share responsibilities across the whole School.
There are two School Captains and two Vice Captains who are selected by their peers.
In addition, there are also a number of portfolio positions including Student Wellbeing and Senior School Life and Culture roles, House Captains and Round Square Ambassadors.
In response to student led initiatives, other positions are created from time to time.
At a time when Middle School students are seeking to make connections with their peers and to the world around them, our leadership positions support them to achieve this.
There are two Middle School Captains and two Vice Captains, House Captains, Round Square Ambassadors, and leaders of the portfolios of Middle School Life & Culture, and Student Wellbeing.
All positions are voted in by their peers.
A special feature of leadership development at Oakleigh Grammar begins in the Junior School.
The children follow the program “The Leader in Me” which is based on “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey.
“The Leader in Me” program supports student development and facilitates leadership opportunities. In the Junior School, there are two School Captains, two Vice Captains, House Captains, Faith Leaders and Ambassadors for Round Square and Leader In Me.
Throughout the year, there are many other opportunities for students to help lead activities and events.
There are two Student Representative Councils – one for the Middle School and Senior School, and one for the Junior School.
Both are chaired by the respective School Vice Captains and have home group and year level representatives.
The students work democratically to represent the student body in school decision-making and organise ways for students to participate in school life.
Our SRC members are also great ambassadors of our School through their attendance and involvement in many community events. Throughout the year, there are many other opportunities for students to help lead activities and events.
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