Student Voice & Leadership

 

At Aitken Creek Primary School, we believe every student has the right to be heard, the capacity to lead, and the responsibility to take charge of their learning. Our programs empower students to actively contribute to their learning, the school community, and beyond.

Students provide and respond to feedback, set their own learning goals, track their progress, and select strategies and resources that help them succeed. They communicate confidently with peers and teachers, collaborate on decisions about teaching and learning, and engage in meaningful discussions that strengthen understanding and social connections.

Our Student Leaders play an active role across the school by hosting assemblies, contributing to school initiatives, and meeting weekly with the Principal and Student Leadership Coordinator to plan projects and make a positive difference in the school community. Leadership extends beyond formal roles — students also participate as Specialist Leaders, Digi Leaders, Performing Arts Leaders, Visual Arts Leaders and Physical Education Leaders.

Through these opportunities, students develop independence, self-reflection, resilience, and a growth mindset. They learn to set high expectations for themselves, take responsibility for their learning, and contribute ideas that shape school programs and policies. Students gain confidence, collaboration skills, and a strong sense of agency, becoming empowered to make meaningful contributions within the school and the wider community.

At ACPS, leadership begins with action, guided by our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Achievement.

Student Voice, Agency & Leadership in Action

Students at Aitken Creek Primary School demonstrate voice, agency, and leadership when they:

Student Voice

• Listen to and learn from peers and staff

• Ask questions to strengthen their understanding

• Share their ideas and opinions

• Actively seek feedback from teachers and peers

• Give constructive feedback to peers and teachers

• Negotiate learning goals and assessment

• Feel confident to contribute in meaningful ways

Student Agency

• Work with teachers to make decisions about teaching and learning

• Take responsibility for their learning

• Are independent, reflective, and self-regulating learners

• Contribute ideas and participate in designing and implementing school policies and programs

Student Leadership

• Set high expectations for themselves

• Feel motivated and empowered

• Have a growth mindset — knowing they can build knowledge and skills through effort

• Represent peers confidently as members of the Student Leadership Team

• Effectively contribute to school-wide decision making

• Want to contribute positively to the school, the community, and the world around them

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2026 School Captains:

Aahil Raza, Oliver Scott and Amelia Pagliaro

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Introducing our House Captains: 

Red House - Rachel Werner, Lucas Pagliaro, Adrina Pradhan

Blue House - George Kirieldeniya Don, Nahan Dambawinnie, Saarah Qazi

Green House - Rutiana Chong Gum, Amaira Singh, Angel Sharma

Orange House - Natiq Uzair, Muhammad Shabbir, Siara Aupaau

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