At Coburg Primary School we strive to build a culture where teachers and students work together and student voice is heard and respected. At Coburg Primary School we currently provide many opportunities for students to have a voice, lead and be agents of their own learning.

Student Voice 

Student voice is not simply about giving students the opportunity to communicate ideas and opinions; it is about students having the power to influence change. Authentic student voice provides opportunities for students to collaborate and make decisions with adults around what and how they learn and how their learning is assessed.

We aim for students to be empowered to present their ideas, opinions, knowledge and develop assessment criteria. Students will also provide regular feedback to their teachers and teacher swill seek feedback through their lessons using feedback techniques.

Student Forums

During the school year student forums are held to gather feedback from the students on teaching and learning programs.

The results from the students are collated and fed back to the school community via Friday afternoon assembly. The Principal and leadership team will assess all feedback and take appropriate action where possible. 

Junior School Council

The Coburg Primary School JSC is made up of two representatives from each Year 2 – 6 class. Students are selected by their peers from their own classrooms.

Representatives meet fortnightly, often giving up their lunchtimes to attend meetings which, with the support of a teacher, are run by the students themselves. These meetings give voice to issues concerning students and discuss upcoming fundraising and community service opportunities.

Student leadership 

Student leadership is not confined to a small group of individuals, as leadership potential is inherent within all learners. Student leadership includes listening to and being able to clarify the issues of the students they represent and advocating on their behalf. Student leaders have an increased sense of responsibility to help others and to model leadership principles and values. Trust, autonomy and relationships are enhanced through the development of leadership

At Coburg Primary School we encourage and value our students’ participation in a range of leadership roles from Years 1 to 6.

School Captains

Students from Year 6 are elected by their peers to become School Captains. The process commences in term 4, where year five students who which to be considered for school captains present their speeches to all students in years Foundation to Year 6.

The votes are tallied and the top 10 are interviewed by the existing school captains, four school captains are then appointed.

Once appointed they participate in a number of activities to enhance both their own leadership skills and our school community including:

• Running whole school assemblies
• Representing the school when important visitors attend or at local events
• Regular meetings with the Principal to discuss upcoming school events
• Leadership training with the Principal and Assistant Principal.

Any recommendations or suggestions arising out of these meetings are then forwarded to the school Principal and communicated at the whole school assembly.

Leadership Opportunities at Coburg Primary School

At Coburg Primary School, we believe in fostering student leadership by providing a range of opportunities for students to develop their confidence, responsibility, and teamwork skills. Our leadership roles empower students to have a voice, take initiative, and contribute positively to the school community.

Leadership Roles:

• Sports Captains

• Art Captains

• Music Captains

• STEAM Captains

• Learning Leaders

• Eco Warriors

• SWPB Captains (School-Wide Positive Behaviour)

• Junior School Council (JSC)