Last Thursday was an great day for our yYar 5 students who participated in their leadership and reflection day, focused on developing their skills as leaders and reflective thinkers. Students engaged in a range of activities to build qualities like communication, collaboration, problem-solving, resilience and mindfulness. 

One highlight was the teamwork challenges, where students worked in groups to creatively navigate obstacles and solve problems. Students also participated in reflective sessions to understand themselves better as leaders. They identified their personal leadership strengths and areas for improvement through self-reflection. Students then set individual goals to further develop their skills and make a positive difference next year as the impactful Year 6 leaders at St Mary's.

It was a fantastic and very worthwhile day, that challenged students on a personal level while bringing them closer together as a grade. I was proud to see the responsibility, compassion and courage students demonstrated. We look forward to continuing to foster these awesome leadership capacities as the students continue their exciting learning journey in the year ahead!

Mr James Edwards