I hope I can encourage students to enjoy school as much as I do. I’m willing to do everything to make 2025 memorable. I really want to: 1. Achieve my goals for our school community and for students to feel valued and respected; 2. Build a strong relationship with my co-captain,3. Work with Dale to succeed in the greatest way possible.
Believe in yourself and always set the right example for others. Respect others’ opinions and practise having a good attitude. Plus, its ok to be nervous; it will help you stay focused. Never give-up and support others. And don’t be disappointed when you didn’t get what you wanted, just keep trying.
I hope to encourage all students to participate in sporting events and to have fun.
Being a leader means setting a good example for other students in Primary, to help other students and to support them.
To try your best and have a go.
Keira Walters
What do you hope to achieve in 2025?
I hope to help kids realise that it’s not always about winning but trying your best. I also hope to teach sportsmanship.
What does it mean to you to be a leader?
Being a leader means helping others, especially younger students, to have sportsmanship even if you don’t come first.
What advice do you have for students who want to be future leaders?
Use persuasive language, don’t lie in your speech, follow your heart and be positive.
2025 Primary Quinn Captains
Maddison Pomerenke
What do you hope to achieve in 2025?
I hope to go to Wide Bay and South Burnett for sport. I also hope to make new friends and have a fun and exciting time.
What does it mean to you to be a leader?
To me, a leader listens to peoples’ ideas, and puts those ideas in action. It also means working as part of a team to make Saint Mary’s a great school.
What advice do you have for students who want to be future leaders?
Be strong, believe in yourself, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
Allegra Neave
What do you hope to achieve in 2025?
I hope to lead Quinn House to a victory next year. I hope to help support people who need it, achieve good grades and win awards, and be at all the carnivals because that’s what a sports captain should do. I will support Quinn house to participate in all school activities.
What does it mean to you to be a leader?
A leader means you have responsibility. It means behaving correctly, supporting others on the oval or in the classroom, participating in all school activities, and working hard in class.
What advice do you have for students who want to be future leaders?
When presenting your speech, my advice is to just get up and don’t be scared. If you don’t get the role you can still be a leader in your own way by helping others, leading by example, encouraging others to do their best, and following the school rules and values.
2025 Primary Rush Captains
Emily Armstrong
What do you hope to achieve in 2025?
I hope that school becomes an even better learning place. I want to help people achieve their goals and give them more courage.
What does it mean to you to be a leader?
For me, being a leader means having pride in our school, being determined, cheering people on and representing our school in the best way possible. Being a leader at SMCC means helping to motivate people to learn and encouraging them to try their best.
What advice do you have for students who want to be future leaders?
Try your best at being a good role model and never give-up. Always have a positive attitude and be the greatest version of yourself that you can be. Set some goals for you to achieve and always be kind, just, respectful, determined to learn, and responsible.
Chloe Patch
What do you hope to achieve in 2025?
I hope to encourage all students to have a go and try their best. I am hoping to start a netball team with the help of other captains. I aim to make 2025 a sporting sensation for all students to remember.
What does it mean to you to be a leader?
To be a leader means demonstrating good behaviour, being a good role model, and following our school’s values.
What advice do you have for students who want to be future leaders?
Just believe in yourself and try your hardest. Remember that even if you don’t get a leadership position, you are always a leader.
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