From the Principal
When we think of leaders, so many people think of the elected officials that make decisions for a wider community. At Pimpala Primary School, we believe that leadership is more than shouting a loud message at a group of people. Leadership is best demonstrated by those who let their actions do the talking. Leadership is acting with integrity. Doing the right thing, because you want to, even when nobody is looking.
Leadership isn’t a trait that someone is born with. It is a set of skills and thought patterns that develop over time. At Pimpala, we value developing these skills in our students to act as strong, lifelong leaders. On Monday 24th February, we held a badge ceremony for 82 student leaders from Reception to Year 7. The COLA was abuzz of proud students, parents, teachers and community members.
Our Year 4-7 SRC leaders and Flag Monitors will undertake their first experience as a school leader for 2020 when they attend the GRIP Student Leadership Training. Students will travel by bus with Michael Sboro and Jo Power to discover their leadership potential.
It is important that our students recognise that they are already on the leadership journey now so they can guide us through the problems of the future with a sense of calm and authority, knowing that real leadership is about selecting and changing paths in order to reach a final destination.
Kind regards,
Richard Kemp
Acting Deputy Principal