Meet our Junior School Captains
Meet our 2012 Junior School Captain, Emma Rodgers (right)
and Vice Captain, Camilla Broome (left)
How were you chosen for your role?
Emma: In Philosophy classes in Term 4, we had many talks about ‘Leadership’ and the responsibilities of leaders. We had to think about a ‘Code of Conduct’ which is an agreement that Year 6 students remind themselves about the way to be role models for the rest of the Junior School.
What was it like to be elected?
Camilla: I felt really happy because I didn’t expect to get the position. I just kept saying to myself, “if you don’t get a position, just keep going, don’t be unhappy’’. When I got it, though, I called my Mum and she was very excited and my brother was screaming! It felt really satisfying to know that in the coming year I would be a leader of the School.
What does it mean to be a leader?
Emma: All the Year 6s are helping out the School in every way, and we basically have more responsibility. We go to Mrs Moor’s office each week and we write a speech with her, containing what we are going to say. We speak at every Assembly. As Year 6s, we get Prep buddies and make sure they are feeling comfortable.
What do you enjoy about being a leader?
Camilla: I think it’s really good that everyone respects us and respects what we say at Assemblies. The other girls always listen and never talk during the time we are speaking. They are really respectful of our leadership positions.
Do you have any advice for girls standing for leadership roles?
Emma: If you are thinking too much about it and hoping so, so much you will get a role, it may not happen. Everybody always wants to be given a badge. You need to remember that everyone in Year 6 is important and not just the people who are given positions.
Why is St Catherine's important to you?
Camilla: I find the school is welcoming and all the teachers are very nice and you feel a real part of the community here, and I wanted to be a leader at such a welcoming school and to help other people. St Catherine’s is a great place to be.