AMAROO Primary School’s student leaders have taken the next step in their leadership journey this term by hosting the school’s Monday morning assembly. 
Matilda Head and James Martin ran Monday’s assembly, where they reminded their classmates of the importance of adhering to the school’s Positive Behaviour Support policy. 
The students also ran the faction card draw and presented the week’s structured play timetable. 
Specialist class awards for Auslan, art, physical education and science were also presented. 
Deputy principal Dorinda Truscott said hosting the assemblies would help build the leaders’ confidence. 
“By having them lead the assembly, all students can build a connection and relationship with our student councillors and know how approachable they are. The leaders get the opportunity to develop their public speaking skills and build confidence,” she said.
“They can also transfer what we discuss at our weekly meetings to the Monday assembly to allow them to promote the work they are doing and to share their successful outcomes and progress.”
Matilda and James said they already felt more confident since stepping up to the new role. 
James put his public speaking skills to use during the school holidays when he spoke at the Anzac ceremony in Soldiers’ Park. 
“I feel confident in speaking and feel better about it each time I step onto the stage,” he said. 
“I like informing everyone about what’s happening - it’s fun.”
Two of the six leaders will host the assemblies on a rotating basis.