Arrupe Leader Report

Recently, current student leaders, under the guidance of the Student Leadership Coordinators, were tasked with interviewing all the students from Years 7-10 who applied for SRC positions. Participating in this election process is a vital part of our leadership role within the school.

As Senior Arrupe Leaders, we take the lead in conducting the interviews and help support younger panellists as they interview potential SRC candidates. Interview panellists are able to gain insight into the grading process and learn all about what kind of leaders will take our place. Through this, we learn vital and differing perspectives on what makes a great leader, while also developing our own skills and perspectives.

By including student leaders from various year levels in the interview panels, we ensure that student voice is maximised, which is a major focus within our school community. Having current student leaders as panellists allows interviewees to feel more comfortable, which in turn enables a level of honesty and openness as they respond to the questions.

Overall, the SRC interview process provides extensive opportunities for both the candidates and interviewers, as it enables discussion that goes beyond a normal conversation and showcases the raw talent in leadership that our school will have as we move forward.

We congratulate the 2027 SRC leaders, who will be announced soon - we are confident they will do a fabulous job! We also remind all applicants that whether you hold an official title or not, we can all lead with compassion and kindness.