Senior Leaders Inducted at Bowen State High

On Monday 9th February Bowen State High School’s Senior Leaders were inducted into their leadership roles in front of students, staff, family and community members. The Year 11 and 12 student leaders were elected by their peers and teachers at the end of 2025 and take on these positions with pride.

During his Principal Address, Mr Harris spoke about how “Leadership isn't a position; it’s a choice. It’s the choice to be kind when it’s easier to be indifferent. It’s the choice to look out for the people around you, even when no one is watching and there’s no reward to be given at the end of the term."

He shared this challenge for the school community, "So, my challenge to you today is this: Don't wait for a badge to start leading. Don't wait for permission to be kind.”

“The greatest leaders this school will ever see are the ones sitting in those chairs in front and beside me right now—the ones who decide, starting today, that they will leave this place a little better, a little warmer, and a little kinder than they found it. You don't need a title to be a hero in someone else's day.”

Student leaders each invited a loved one to issue them their badge. Mayor Ry Collins commented, “It was a really nice touch to see student leaders presented with their badges by family and friends in attendance- a proud moment for everyone involved.”

The student leaders hit the ground running by attending a GRIP leadership conference later in the week and selling roses and chocolates for Valentines Day. We wish them all the best for their leadership journey.

1 – Proud students leaders, ready to make a difference.

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