Co-curricular

Student Leadership

Our Student Leadership Program stands as a testament to our commitment to fostering leadership qualities in our students and enables student leaders to influence and motivate fellow students. Our leaders embody curiosity, self-awareness and confidence in expressing their ideas and are optimistic about the future. They feel a sense of pride and responsibility to each other, the school and the wider community.

Core Principles 

Empowerment and Adaptability

We empower our students to understand and adapt to an ever-changing world, actively promoting participation and shared decision making.

Comprehensive Leadership Development

Our comprehensive program is designed to develop and nurture leadership skills in our students, with dedicated support from key staff members.

Student Leadership Roles

Our diverse range of leadership roles includes:
  • College Captains
  • Year Level Captains
  • House Captains
  • Amplify Leaders
  • Engagement Leaders
    • Community Liaison Leader
    • Climate Action Leader
    • Debating & Public Speaking Leader
    • Logistics Leader
    • Performing Arts Leader
    • Sport Leader
    • Student Wellbeing Leader
    • Tech Innovation Leader
    • Visual Arts Leader
  • Student Leadership Teams
    • Climate Action Team
    • Debating & Public Speaking Team
    • Logistics Team
    • Student Wellbeing Action Group
    • Tech Innovation Team
  • School Council Representatives
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Benefits of Leadership

Participating in the Student Leadership Program offers students:
  • Leadership skills in public speaking, writing and event co-ordination
  • Valuable experience working with external agencies and school leadership
  • Participation in Student Leadership Conferences
  • Community-minded thinking and connection to the local community
  • Participation in community events and initiatives.

By fostering leadership qualities in our students, we aim to create well-rounded individuals who actively contribute to the betterment of our school and the broader community.

Student Leadership Conferences

Our future leaders embark on a transformative journey at our Student Leadership Conferences. Through goal-setting, advocacy and captivating talks by esteemed guest speakers and our Principal Team, students are fuelled with inspiration and equipped with the tools for impactful leadership. Engaging in team-building activities fosters camaraderie and collaboration, nurturing a culture of leadership excellence.

Overall, it was a great leadership team day and left us all feeling motivated and confident that we had the toolkit to turn our ideas for the school into reality.

Katie G

Expectations

Students who apply for and accept leadership positions at Beaumaris Secondary College are expected to:

    • Act as a leader during school sponsored activities and community events. This includes being organised and supporting the college where needed.
    • Work as a part of the Student Leadership Team. Leaders will collaborate and attend meetings, contribute ideas and accept responsibility for managing specific tasks.
    • Represent the school at college and community events.
    • Assist in the organisation of activities specific to the leadership role. This includes helping to set up events and equipment, welcoming parents and friends, formally thanking volunteers and assisting/monitoring/cleaning up after events.
    • Act as role models and actively support the CORE values of Curiosity, Optimism, Respect and Excellence in all that they do, aiming to create a school community of authentic relationships that celebrates diversity, embraces the challenges of a changing world and promotes a positive mindset.
    • Contribute to the college newsletter and college assemblies.

Selection Process

The selection process involves a careful evaluation based on the leadership category, including speeches, voting and interviews. School Captain candidates, for example, make speeches to the whole school, followed by voting and interviews.

Descriptions

Detailed descriptions are provided for each leadership role, outlining responsibilities, expectations and the role's contribution to the school community in our Student Leadership Handbook.

2025 Student Leadership Handbook

2025 Student Leadership Handbook

Climate Action Team

The Climate Action Team (CAT) is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and sustainability within our school community. Our mission is to inspire positive change by encouraging everyone to take meaningful steps toward protecting our planet. With a focus on environment, education and sustainability, we aim to foster a school culture that prioritises eco-consciousness and responsible action.

Initiatives include:

  • Celebrating World Habitat Week with lunchtime activities such as a BBQ fundraiser for Wildlife Victoria, bee bundle-building, sowing native seedlings and a David Attenborough movie screening.
  • Improving our school’s waste management.
  • Making and hanging animal housing, such as bee hotels, bat boxes, and bird houses
  • Introducing signage around school grounds to discourage littering and feeding the birds.
  • Rehabilitating and revitalising the school garden.
  • Sharing opportunities to give back to the environment via the school newsletter.