This week, our Year 6 student leaders participated in a whole group reflection activity to pause and consider their leadership journey so far at Craigburn Primary School.

Now halfway through their final year, students reflected on what they’ve achieved, what has been most rewarding, and the challenges they’ve faced. They also explored ways they could collaborate across leadership teams to leave a positive legacy in their final two terms — through meaningful projects, community involvement, and student-led initiatives.

Here are some of our students’ reflections from the task:

• “If you persevere you can get through anything hard.” – Logan

• “Being an SRC executive leader has been really fun running lunchtime activities and hosting assemblies.” – Aliyah

• “Being a Be-Active Leader has helped me develop cooperative skills with others and be more persistent, especially after not being able to decide on a Health Hustle.” – Piper

• “It’s such an honour to be an Environmental Leader – promoting the garden, learning more about the plants and flowers, and achieving our goals.” – Victoria

• “I am proud of having my own garden bed and running and planning lunchtime activities on Thursdays.” – Orlando

• “I’ve enjoyed meeting and hanging out with new people and achieving our 2025 goals.” – Emma

• “We’ve had struggles and accomplished many things, but I always enjoy the experience of helping kids.” – Lily

• “Even when things are hard, you’ve got to push through.” – Nathan

• “I love working with students from other leadership groups and younger students.” – Evie

• “My highlight has been Sports Day because I saw everyone having fun and smiling.” – Shayla

• “My experiences have been super fun and I’ve enjoyed working with everyone in my team this semester.” – Siena

• “Our group has been really great at working as a team.” – Charlotte

• “Being a Be-Active Leader is so great because I love helping everyone in our school to be more active.” – Brydie

• “When students come up to me and need help because they trust me, that makes me feel happy.” – Aashna

• “As a Be-Active Leader I’ve promoted healthy lifestyles and helped run Sports Day by leading my team and setting up.” – Lincoln

• “Being a Be-Active Leader is great because we like promoting healthiness to children.” – Ayla

• “Being a leader has felt rewarding but challenging. I’ve enjoyed putting on lunchtime activities and setting up Sports Day.” – Caitlin

• “My group has accomplished lots and I enjoy my job. Sometimes things can get tricky, but I know I can pull through.” – Chelsea

• “Being a leader has felt rewarding, but being a leader also means being persistent no matter the circumstances.” – Dinu

• “Kids learning leadership skills that are lifetime skills.” – Emilie

• “Being a leader makes you feel good, but being a leader means sometimes changing.” – Annika

• “The SRC executives have done a great job running lunchtime activities and continue to grow!” – Indigo

• “My experience as a Be-Active Leader has been fun because I like working with other people.” – Taylor

We’re incredibly proud of the growth, teamwork, and commitment our student leaders have shown so far this year. We can’t wait to see how they continue to lead and inspire in their final terms at CPS.