Success will never be a big step in the future;
Success is a small step taken just now
Cairns State High School
Student Leaders
Selection Process 2016
• School Captains
• Sports House Captains
• Social Justice Leader
• Cultural Senior Leader
• Indigenous Senior Leader
• International Senior Leader
• Environmental Senior Leader
• Community Service Senior Leader
• School Promotions Senior Leader
• Orchestra Senior Leader
• Inter-year Leaders
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Table of Contents
Senior Leader Process ......................................................................................................................... 3
2015 Senior Leadership Positions and Important Dates ..................................................................... 4
Nominee Selection Criteria .................................................................................................................. 7
Selection of Senior Leadership Positions ............................................................................................. 8
Selection of School Captains .........................................................................................................9 - 10
Selection of Sports House Captains ........................................................................................... 11 - 12
Selection of Senior Leaders ........................................................................................................ 13 - 16
• Social Justice Senior Leader
• Cultural Senior Leader
• Indigenous Senior Leader
• International Senior Leader
• Environmental Senior Leader
• Community Service Senior Leader
• Orchestra Senior Leader
• School Promotions Senior Leader
Guidelines for All Applicants .............................................................................................................. 17
Selection of Inter-Year Leaders .......................................................................................................... 18
Roles, Definition and Characteristics of a Leader ...................................................................... 19 - 20
Checklist for Application Package ...................................................................................................... 21
Nomination Form ............................................................................................................................... 22
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Senior Leader Process
Process Date/Venue Comment/Actions
Nominations for Year 11 into 12 Leadership Day
Students and staff.
Monday 17/8
Conference room
Miss White
Year 11 Leadership Workshop
• Guest speakers
• Leadership roles
• Leadership activities
Leadership information packages distributed.
Date: Friday 21/8 Miss White
Year 11 into 12 Leadership Day Participants notified by
Selected students will be notified via email.
Friday 28/8
Auditorium and A Block
Miss White, Mrs Toppin,
Mr Easton, Mr Begley,Mrs
De Faveri, Mr Cancellier,
guests
Leadership Discussion on Parade
Further discussions on leadership roles and opportunity to
collect nomination forms.
Friday 4/9
Sports Complex
Mrs Toppin, Mr Begley,
Miss White
Teacher-nomination for Leadership Roles
Teachers will nominate students for leadership positions
with Year Co-ordinator via email ([email protected]).
Friday 18/9 Teachers and Miss White
Expression of Interest for Leadership Positions
Students will notify Year Co-ordinator via email of their
intent to nominate for a leadership position.
Friday 18/9 Miss White
Final day for Leadership Application Forms to Year Co-
ordinator by 9am
Friday 9/10 Miss White
Teacher, Administration and Support Staff Feedback
Short-list sent out to all teaching, administration and
support staff for comment.
Tuesday 13/10 Miss White
Discussions re Suitability of Applicants
Discussions between Deputy Principal (Year 11), Principal
and Year Co-ordinator about the suitability of these
students. Students short-listed for speeches.
Wednesday 14/10
Mr Begley, Mrs Toppin and
Miss White
Notification of Speeches
Short list of students emailed with speech details/times.
Friday 16/10 Miss White
Short-listed Nominees Present Election Speech
Wednesday: candidates present a short speech, 1-2 minutes
in the Hall to all Year 11s.
Thursday 22/10 Period 4 Mrs Toppin, Mr Easton, Mr
Begley & Miss White
Voting
Year 11 students vote on Year 11 parade; votes counted.
Friday 23/10
Extended Year 11
parade
Students, Form Teachers
and Mr Begley. Teacher
Aides to collate votes
Shortlisting
A shortlist will then be made for students who will be
required for an interview with Administration and Year 12
Co-ordinators.
Tuesday 27/10
Advise all nominees of
results & interview times
by email.
Miss White, Mrs Toppin, Mr
Easton and Mr Begley
Interviews
Interviews will be approximately 10-15 minutes
All positions determined; no one to know results until Year
12 Valedictory.
Tuesday 10/11
Mrs Toppin, Mr Begley, Mr
Easton, Mr Cancellier, Miss
White, Mr Joel Camp, Mr
Wood (P&C)
Announcement of Leaders at Year 11 Parade
Principal to inform successful nominees of their positions in
A06. These students will be formally presented to the Year
11 cohort during a special parade.
Friday 20/11
A06, Croswell Hall?
Mrs Toppin, Miss White
Presentation of Leaders at Year 12 Valedictory
At Year 12 Valedictory (10:15 am) the new senior leaders are
announced.
Friday 20/11 Mrs Toppin
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2016 Senior Leadership Positions • 2 School Captains
• 2 Vice Captains
• 8 House Captains
• 1 Social Justice Senior Leader
• 1 Cultural Senior Leader
• 1 Indigenous Senior Leader
• 1 International Senior Leader
• 1 Environmental Senior Leader
• 1 Community Service Senior Leader
• 1 School Promotions Senior Leader
• 1 Orchestra Senior Leader
• 25 Inter-year Leaders
Important Dates
Friday, August 21 (wk 6) Leadership Day
Friday, August 28 (wk 7) Leadership Nomination forms distributed.
Friday, September 18 (wk 10) Email Miss White with your intention to nominate for a position
and which position.
Friday, October 9 (wk 1) Final day for formal application forms to Miss White by 9am in D
Block staffroom.
Thursday, October 22 (wk 3) A short speech (1-2 minutes) will be given by each shortlisted
applicant to the whole year level in the Hall during P4.
Friday, October 23 (wk 3) Year 11s vote in the hall on parade.
Tuesday, October 27 (wk 4)
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email with details of
their interview times.
Tuesday, November 10 (wk 6)
Students will be required for an interview with Administration
and Year 12 Co-ordinators. These interviews will be
approximately 10-15 minutes long.
Friday, November 20 (wk 7) Senior leaders are announced at the Year 12 graduation
ceremony.
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Cairns State High School Guiding Statement
Positioning Statement
Valued Traditions Latest Innovations
Motto
Vincit qui se vincit (One who conquers oneself conquers all)
Background
Established in 1917, Cairns State High School is a comprehensive high school located in the heart of
tropical Cairns. The school has served generations of Cairns families and has an enviable reputation for
academic excellence as well as excellence in Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Sport.
As a learning community, we offer high quality, dynamic and innovative programs that encourage all
students to achieve their full potential in a rapidly changing global world. These programs are
underpinned by the school’s traditional values and lead to a broad range of academic and vocational
pathways.
Cairns High embraces and acknowledges the cultural diversity of our student body which is drawn
from the wider Cairns region and includes students from a range of countries.
Mission Statement
To develop young people who are inquiring, knowledgeable and caring, and who are committed to
learning, success and global citizenship.
We value
Respect for self, others and the environment
Lifelong learning
Tolerance and acceptance
Honesty and integrity
Diversity of background, beliefs and abilities
Valued traditions and latest innovations
Our effective practices
A safe and supportive environment
Effective management & leadership
Effective communication
Consultative and collaborative processes
Support of active participation
Innovative use of technology
Community partnerships
Celebration of success
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To achieve this we offer
Rigorous curriculum
Diverse and relevant educational pathways
Quality extracurricular programs
Effective and innovative teaching
Supportive student and staff care programs
A focus on improving learning outcomes for all students
International and intercultural curriculum and experiences
Our students, in both a local and global context aspire to be
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Effective communicators
Principled
Open-minded and flexible
Caring and cooperative
Confident to embrace new challenges
Balanced and resilient
Reflective
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Nominee Selection Criteria
REPRESENTING THE SCHOOL IN A LEADERSHIP POSITION REQUIRES AN ONGOING COMMITMENT
THROUGHOUT YEAR 12. RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN EACH POSITION VARY BUT ALL REQUIRE A
COMMITMENT OF TIME AND EFFORT.
STUDENTS WILL NEED TO CONSIDER HOW THEY WILL COPE WITH BALANCING THE DEMANDS OF
STUDY AND THE TIME REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY REPRESENT THE SCHOOL.
For ALL Leadership Positions:
• Attendance (regular attendance in all classes). Students must have 92% attendance as at 30
August and all absences must be explained or authorised. Please attach Attendance Report from
Student Services.
• Achievement in all subjects (Report Cards for 2015 attached to Nomination Sheet)
(Students cannot have a D, E or NA for Achievement, Behaviour or Effort)
• All outstanding after school detentions completed – check with Student Services to ensure these
are complete
• School Uniform standard, grooming and presentation (well groomed hair and facial hair)
• Students should be able to show a record of wearing correct uniform everyday
• Respect for self, others and the environment
• Caring and cooperative
• Consistency of behaviour, attitude and attendance
• Active participation in extra curricula activities within school and community
• Punctuality and reliability
• Confident to embrace new challenges
• Principled and reflective
• Proven record of leadership in organising or assisting with the organisation of activities for
students either at school or in community
• Proven commitment to School Policies e.g. Sun Safety, Bullying Policy
• Good ambassador for school – both in school and wider community
• Commitment to working with Administration and Staff to assist with school activities
• Being positive role model to all students, and willing to assist other students, particularly with
bullying and harassment (‘Do not turn a blind eye’, but report concerns to Administration)
• Honesty and Integrity
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Selection of Senior Leadership Positions
Selection of senior leaders is based upon:
1. Curriculum Vitae (word processed) and application package
2. Election Speech- 1-2 Minutes in length (Inter-year Leaders do not have to give a speech)
3. Voting by Staff and Students
4. Interviews for all nominees
Roles of positions and expectations are detailed in this document. Please see Mrs Toppin or Miss
White for any further information or if you have any questions.
NOTE:
• Students may only hold one leadership position. The reasons for this are:
- To give many students leadership experience
- To ensure that students do not become ‘overloaded’ with a resulting drop in academic results
for those students.
• Students on Cancellation of Enrolment Process cannot apply for Senior Leadership positions.
• Students who have been suspended in Semester 2 of Year 11 cannot apply for a Senior
Leadership position.
• Late submissions will not be accepted. Students can nominate for several positions and withdraw
if they are successful in one position.
• Senior Leaders must represent the school well both in the school and wider community.
• Senior Leaders must follow School Code of Conduct and Dress Code at all times and have no
uniform breach records.
• If placed on Cancellation of Enrolment Process or Suspension, Leaders may lose their leadership
position.
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Selection of School Captains
Roles and Responsibilities
In responding to the selection criteria applicants should address in writing their ability to successfully
carry out the following duties / responsibilities.
• Be accessible and in touch with the student community and their concerns.
• Accepting responsibilities which contribute to the success of school activities.
• Represent the school at functions in the community.
• Attend school functions.
• Attend community functions as school representatives.
• Be aware of the Cairns High Guiding Statement.
• Participation in processes related to the Council of International Schools.
• Prepare and present speeches for school and community functions.
• Address students, staff and community if requested.
• Initiate or be involved with worthwhile activities.
• Help with guided tours of the school for guests and visitors.
• Wear correct uniform at all times as stated in the uniform policy and set an exemplary standard.
• Attend meetings regularly.
• Be involved with and encourage other students to participate in community service e.g. Red Shield
Appeal and P&C Quiz Night.
• School Captains, Vice Captains, House Captains and Senior Leaders must attend Student Council
meetings once a fortnight.
• Be involved with presenting and organising Presentation Night.
• Show effective management and leadership.
• Participate in student surveys.
• Must participate in Lions Youth of the Year Quest in 2016.
Guidelines for Election Speech
• Maximum of 2 minutes.
• State which leadership position you are nominating for.
• Talk about the strengths of Cairns State High School.
• Outline what your goals will be as a Leader i.e. What you will do if elected.
• Outline your efforts supporting the aspect of International Mindedness at Cairns High.
• The curricular and extra-curricular activities that you have been involved in.
• How you propose to be a positive Role Model e.g. Sun Safety Policy, Bullying Policy.
• How you will assist students and staff.
• What leadership activities you have already done?
DELIVERY OF SPEECH AND APPEARANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.
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Guidelines for Written Application
Students must address the following criteria in nominating for leadership positions. In addressing the
criteria please respond to each criteria (if possible) in DOT POINTS submitting no more than one typed
A4 page (approximately 400 words).
Please attach copies of Report Cards for 2015 (which includes attendance records) and other
Certificates as examples of meeting the criteria.
School Captain Criteria
1. List the ‘qualities’ you have which would make you a good Senior Leader in 2016.
2. Outline any leadership ‘tasks’ which you have been involved in already e.g. public speaking,
community involvement, team captain, participation in school and community events.
3. Describe the skills you have or believe you can develop in taking on your preferred leadership
position.
4. Outline the curricular and extra-curricular activities you have been involved in.
5. Please rate the following as Good, Satisfactory or Needs Development:
(a) your attendance (include attendance percentage e.g. 95%)
(b) your behaviour
(c) your attitude
(d) your reliability
(e) your punctuality
(f) your participation and involvement in school and/or community activities
(g) your school uniform compliance
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Selection of Sports House Captains
Nominated students must present a short speech (1-2 minutes max) to Year 11 students.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Be accessible and in touch with the student community and their concerns.
• Accepting responsibilities which contribute to the success of school activities.
• Be aware of the Cairns High Guiding Statement.
• Represent the school at functions in the community.
• Attend school functions.
• Attend community functions as school representatives.
• Address students, staff and community if requested.
• Initiate or be involved with worthwhile activities.
• Wear correct uniform at all times as stated in the uniform policy and set an exemplary standard.
• Attend meetings regularly.
• Be involved with and encourage other students to participate in community service e.g. Red Shield
Appeal.
• School Captains, Vice Captains, House Captains and Senior Leaders must attend Student Council
meetings once a fortnight.
• Organise teams for the swimming carnival.
• Organise teams for the athletics carnival.
• Organise teams for the cross country carnival.
• Responsible for generating House Spirit.
• Participation in processes related to the Council of International Schools.
Guidelines for Written Application
Students must address the following criteria in nominating for leadership positions. In addressing the
criteria please respond to each criterion (if possible) in DOT POINTS submitting no more than one
typed A4 page.
Please attach copies of Report Cards for 2015 (which includes attendance records) and other
Certificates as examples of meeting the criteria.
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Sports House Captains Criteria
1. Outline your involvement in Sports Carnivals.
2. Record your involvement in any sporting activities e.g. playing, assisting, coaching, umpiring etc.
3. Describe the attributes or characteristics that you believe you possess which would demonstrate
your Sportsmanship.
4. Please rate the following as Good, Satisfactory or Needs Development:
(a) your reliability
(b) your punctuality
(c) you as a member of a team
(d) your behaviour
(e) your attitude
(f) your participation and involvement in school sports
(g) your school uniform compliance
Please Note: this application MUST be endorsed by a HPE teacher.
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Selection of Senior Leaders
SOCIAL JUSTICE SENIOR LEADER
Roles and Responsibilities
• Be involved with the peer support group and other groups in the school.
• Liaise with students through student council, senior leaders and other groups so concerns can be
voiced.
• Be aware of the Cairns High Guiding Statement.
• Participation in processes related to the Council of International Schools.
• Maintain communication between students and staff, Social Justice Committee with regards to
concerns and suggested ideas.
• Be supportive to the general needs of students.
• Regularly attend Social Justice Committee meetings.
• Wear correct uniform at all times as stated in the uniform policy and set an exemplary standard.
• Assist with planning and organising Harmony Day.
CULTURAL SENIOR LEADER
Roles and Responsibilities
• Advocate on behalf of the Performing Arts and Art students and create a culture and environment
where all students can flourish at Cairns State High School.
• Work with teachers, coordinators and the HODs to communicate a vision for the Performing Arts
and Art Departments.
• Build cohesive teams and work collaboratively with others to achieve goals and meet timelines.
• Be aware of the Cairns High Guiding Statement.
• Communicate your passion and enthusiasm for Performing Arts and Art projects to students, staff,
parents and the community.
• Share the hosting role at functions and contribute to event management of major projects and
presentations.
• Lead, motivate, organise and encourage students within all Performing Arts and Art activities.
• Represent the school at community events involving the Performing Arts and Art.
• Attend Performing Arts and Art events, advertising events at parades and writing articles for Post
Ed.
• Wear correct uniform at all times as stated in the uniform policy and set an exemplary standard.
• Participation in processes related to the Council of International Schools.
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INDIGENOUS SENIOR LEADER Roles and Responsibilities
The role of the Indigenous Senior Leader is to advocate on behalf of the Indigenous population at
Cairns State High School.
• Represent the Indigenous student body within the Senior Leader group.
• Be aware of the Cairns High Guiding Statement.
• Assist with the planning and operation of Diversity Day, National Reconciliation Week and Naidoc
Week.
• Participation in processes related to the Council of International Schools.
• Act as a mentor for Indigenous students.
• Participate in Senior Leader meetings, formal parades and school functions.
• Encourage Indigenous student participation in extra-curricular activities e.g. Musicals, Sports
Carnivals, Rock Eisteddfods and Charity Appeals.
• Wear correct uniform at all times as stated in the uniform policy and set an exemplary standard.
• Participation in processes related to the Council of International Schools.
INTERNATIONAL SENIOR LEADER Roles and Responsibilities
The role of the International Senior Leader is open to overseas fee paying students enrolled as
international students through Education Queensland International (EQI). However, if no fee paying
applicant nominates or is deemed to be suitable it is open to any student with an interest and
willingness to advocate on behalf of international students.
• Advocating on behalf of international students at Cairns SHS.
• Be aware of the Cairns High Guiding Statement.
• Working closely with the International Student Coordinator to assist with orientation and school
transition of international students new to Cairns SHS.
• Representing the international student body at formal parades, the Student Leader group, visiting
agent familiarisation tours and community events as required.
• Encouraging international students to take part in extra-curricular activities.
• Assist with the planning and organisation of Harmony Day
• Wear correct uniform at all times as stated in the uniform policy and set an exemplary standard.
• Participation in processes related to the Council of International Schools.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SENIOR LEADER
Roles and Responsibilities
• Maintain communication between students and staff, Environmental Committee and Student
Council.
• Develop, initiate and promote environmental policies within the school.
• Be aware of the Cairns High Guiding Statement.
• Encourage participation in environmental events (P&C Working Bees).
• Coordinate the Year 8 Environmental Awareness Day.
• Wear correct uniform at all times as stated in the uniform policy and set an exemplary standard.
• Coordinate volunteers for school working bees.
• Participation in processes related to the Council of International Schools.
COMMUNITY SERVICE SENIOR LEADER
Roles and Responsibilities
• Maintain communication between students and staff and Student Council.
• Develop, initiate and promote community service within the school.
• Encourage participation in community events (eg. Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal).
• Be aware of the Cairns High Guiding Statement.
• Participation in processes related to the Council of International Schools.
• To establish a sense of responsibility amongst students by the provision of the opportunity for
students from all year levels to participate in many worthwhile activities.
• To organise fundraising by the school for the general community.
• To organise fundraising for the benefit of the school community.
• Recruit helpers for the P&C Monster Oval Markets
• Be a role model for other students in all areas including behaviour, dress and attitude.
• Be actively involved in encouraging a strong school spirit.
• Wear correct uniform at all times as stated in the uniform policy and set an exemplary standard.
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ORCHESTRA SENIOR LEADER
Roles and Responsibilities
The Orchestra leader will be a player of the highest quality, experienced in working cooperatively with
musicians within their section and other section principals. They will have the interpersonal skills
needed to work with a range of musicians, inspiring and mentoring them to achieve outstanding
results. • Serve as a liaison between the orchestra and the Conductor, Director of Strings and the Music
Coordinator.
• Be aware of the Cairns High Guiding Statement.
• Participation in processes related to the Council of International Schools.
• Be a role model for the section by showing exemplary behaviour at all times.
• Arrive early to rehearsals and assist with the set-up of the ensemble.
• Be prepared to take sectionals for any of the string sections.
• Prepare and play the first part of the section and relevant solos of the repertoire, lead and direct
the section.
• Lead the first violin section.
• Be an ambassador for the Orchestra at school and community events throughout the year.
• Wear correct uniform at all times as stated in the uniform policy and set an exemplary standard.
SCHOOL PROMOTIONS SENIOR LEADER Roles and Responsibilities
The primary role of the School Promotions Senior Leader is to promote all positive aspects of life as a
Cairns High student to students, parents and the Cairns High wider community. Responsibilities
include:
• Promoting positive aspects of life as a Cairns High students and the Cairns High Learner Profile:
− Within the Student Leader group
− At formal parades
− Marketing and community events
• Participating in processes related to the Council of International Schools international
accreditation processes
• Assisting with school based media activities
− Writing Post Ed articles for senior leader activities and other significant school activities.
Submitting these with accompanying photos.
− Writing articles on behalf of the Senior Leader team for inclusion in Bulldog Bulletin.
Submitting these with accompanying photos.
− Providing photos and comments for inclusion on facebook, foyer LCD screen
• Organising and collating responses for a THEY SAY section in the Bulldog Bulletin. (This would
involve identifying topic, getting this approved by DP Marketing, canvasing student responses and
collating).
• Assisting with media visits i.e. being prepared to speak about students activities or views on the
activity being focused on.
• Encouraging students to take part in extra-curricular activities e.g. promote on parades, daily
student notices.
• Wearing correct uniform at all times as stated in the uniform policy and set good examples.
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GUIDELINES FOR ALL APPLICANTS
Guidelines for Election Speech (all applicants) • Maximum of 2 minutes.
• State which leadership position you are nominating for.
• Talk about the strengths of Cairns State High School.
• Outline what your goals will be as a Leader i.e. What you will do if elected.
• The curricular and extra-curricular activities that you have been involved in.
• Outline your efforts in supporting the aspect of International mindedness at Cairns High
• How you propose to be a positive Role Model e.g. Sun Safety Policy.
• How you will assist students and staff.
• What leadership activities you have already done?
DELIVERY OF SPEECH AND APPEARANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Guidelines for Written Application Students must address the following criteria in nominating for leadership positions. In addressing the
criteria please respond to each criteria (if possible) in DOT POINTS submitting no more than one typed
A4 page (approximately 400 words).
Please attach copies of Report Cards for 2014 (which includes attendance records) and other
Certificates as examples of meeting the criteria.
Senior Leader Criteria 1. Outline your involvement in extra-curricular activities (school and community)
2. Describe the attributes or characteristics you believe you possess, which would make you a
suitable Senior Leader
3. Outline any leadership ‘tasks’ which you have been involved in already e.g. public speaking,
community involvement, team captain, participation in school and community events.
4. Describe the skills you have or believe you can develop in taking on your preferred leadership
position.
5. Please rate the following as Good, Satisfactory or Needs Development:
(a) your reliability
(b) your punctuality
(c) you as a member of a team
(d) your behaviour
(e) your attitude
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SELECTION OF INTER-YEAR LEADERS
Roles and Responsibilities The role of the Inter-year leader is to assist the Year 7s throughout their first year of secondary school.
Roles and responsibilities include:
• Participation in processes related to the Council of International Schools.
• Be aware of the Cairns High Guiding Statement.
• Involvement in student activities.
• Involvement in extra-curricular activities, in particular Year 7 extra-curricular activities (Handball
competition).
• Assistance with Year 7 transition days.
• Achievement in all Subjects.
• Attitude/Behaviour (both in class and around the school).
• Attendance.
• Reliability.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good ambassador for school.
• Ability to operate as part of a team.
• Wear correct uniform at all times as stated in the uniform policy and set an exemplary standard.
Guidelines for Written Application
Students must address the following criteria in nominating for leadership positions. In addressing the
criteria please respond to each criterion (if possible) in DOT POINTS submitting no more than one
typed A4 page.
Please attach copies of Report Cards for 2014 (which includes attendance records) and other
Certificates as examples of meeting the criteria.
Inter-Year Leader Criteria 1. Outline your involvement in extra-curricular activities (school and community).
2. Describe the attributes or characteristics you believe you possess, which would make you a
suitable Senior Leader.
3. Outline your efforts to support the aspect of International Mindedness at Cairns High.
4. Outline any leadership ‘tasks’ which you have been involved in already. E.g. public speaking,
community involvement, team captain, participation in school and community events.
5. Describe the skills you have or believe you can develop in taking on your preferred leadership
position.
6. Please rate the following as Good, Satisfactory or Needs Development
(a) your reliability
(b) your punctuality
(c) you as a member of a team
(d) your behaviour
(e) your attitude
NOTE: Inter-Year leaders do not
have to present a speech,
however there will be an
interview panel chaired by the
Guidance Officer/s.
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ROLES OF A LEADER
• Organise activities
• To be positive
• Take responsibility
• Make decisions
• Willing to work with other people
• Interact with a variety of people
• Represent the school
• Lead through example
• To control but not bully
• Set a good example
• Strive to make a difference
• Strive to leave a legacy
• To inspire people to achieve a goal and help
them in the process
• Stepping up and rising to the challenge
• To take charge but not dictate
• To be a good listener
• To be open minded/non judgemental
• To organise the group
• Stand up for the rights of others
• Praise good behaviour
• Make choices for the benefit of the
community and the school
• To inspire a group to do their best
• To communicate and motivate
• To be a role model
• To do the right thing by the group
• Group cohesion
• To organise the group to take the wishes
and concerns of the group to a higher level
• To be fair
• To guide people
• Helping others
• To be cooperative and listen to others
• To make sure they do their duties
• Strive for what they believe in
• To encourage and lead fellow students
positively
• To take control of a group of people and
help them achieve greatness
• To lead a group, encourage communication
and teamwork between the group, all in
the hope of achieving a common goal
• Try their best
• To follow rules and school code of conduct
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DEFINITION OF A LEADER • Someone who leads without complaining
• Someone who is ready to do what is needed
• To be able to responsibly guide/lead a group or committee
• Work with/in a group
• Someone who aims to make a difference through setting goals and being a positive role model
• A leader is a person who undertakes the task of guiding and influencing a multitude of individuals
in order to achieve a shared goal
• A person who steps up above the rest and takes on the responsibility of the group
• Someone who leads by example and with decisiveness
• Someone you can look up to take responsibility of their actions
• Person that leads the way so other fellow students follow positively in a happy environment
• A mature role model who excels in communication and other interpersonal skills, who inspires
and enthuses followers
• Someone who can influence a person’s opinions or actions
• A leader is someone to look up to and follow
• A leader is a person who strives as an individual who seeks to bring out the best in others as well
as themselves to deliver to their full potential.
Characteristics of a Leader • Good communication
skills
• Good ambassador for
the school and
community
• Mature
• Encouraging
• Positive
• Hard worker
• Enthusiastic
• Inspiring
• Responsible
• Polite
• Organised
• Trustworthy
• Tolerant
• Cooperative
• Thoughtful
• Helpful
• Quick decision-maker
• Happy
• Respectful
• Role model
• Charismatic
• Influential
• Knowledgeable
• Confident
• Strong-minded
• Patient
• Loyal
• Friendly
• Selfless
• Honest
• Approachable
• Down to earth
• Kind but strong
• Adaptable
• Understanding
• Well presented
• Reliable
• Non-discriminating
• Non-threatening
• Humble
• Punctual
• Approachable
• Fair
• Considerate
• Co-operative
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CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION PACKAGE
Nomination form (page 22)
Written Application addressing all relevant criteria
Copy of Report Cards from 2015
Copy of Attendance Report with all absences explained
Report from Student Services confirming all after school detentions
completed
Report from Student Services for School Uniform Compliance
Curriculum Vitae
Written endorsement by HPE Teacher (House Captains Only)
Your application must be neatly presented
and stapled or bound.
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SENIOR LEADER NOMINATIONS FOR 2016
Due - Friday 9 October by 9am (to Miss White in the A Block Staffroom)
Name: __________________________________ Form: ________
Please number your preference. If you are not interested in a position leave it blank. Please attach
this page to your submission.
School Captain Vice Captain
Sports Captain (please tick yourhouse)
Bruce Collins O’Keefe Tully
Social Justice Senior Leader Cultural Senior Leader
Indigenous Senior Leader International Senior Leader
Environmental Senior Leader Community Service Senior Leader
Orchestra Senior Leader Inter-Year Leader
School Promotions Leader
I understand that I must comply with the School Code of Behaviour, Attendance Policy and Dress
Code as part of my leadership duties at Cairns State High School.
___________________________________________ ________/________/________
Signature Date
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