Year 11 students at St Joseph’s School have been developing their leadership skills that will have them stepping up to the challenge to become positive leaders and role models in 2020.

Recently, the students were invited to a Mayoral Leadership Luncheon on Wednesday 20th November with passionate Queenslander and rugby league hero, Billy Moore. Mr Moore shared stories from his impressive football career, his transition from rugby league legend to small business entrepreneur, and the story behind his famous ‘Queenslander’ chant. He also spoke about endurance and adversity, and inspired attendees to embrace the notion and actions required to become leaders themselves.

The luncheon was a great opportunity for our Year 11 students to meet and be inspired by local leaders, as well as equip our Year 11 cohort with the mindset, skills and culture to lead the school community in 2020.

The students also participated in a Leadership Day on Monday 25th November where they worked specifically on collaborative leadership, leadership theory, change theory and WOOP (Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan) goals for next year. Some of the student's feedback of the day includes; 

• "Today was really fun, I really enjoyed the formula for change. Personally I find taking the first steps the hardest, but after that the rest can be easier to achieve."
• "The seminar today pin-pointed exactly what we need to do to be better leaders especially how to fulfil our goals." 

Thank you to our Year 11 students who engaged with maturity and positivity during these activities. We look forward to your leadership in 2020!