Secondary co-ordinator Leroy Corea and the Endeavour Christian College student council attend the GRIP leadership conference in Cairns earlier this month. Photo: Supplied.
Whether a fresh year 7 or seasoned year 12, Endeavour Christian College’s student council representatives have returned to Cooktown ready to serve after attending a leadership conference in Cairns this month.
The young leaders represented their school at the GRIP (Generosity, Responsibility, Integrity, People) leadership conference on 12 February, where they networked with students from schools across the region as they explored how to better lead their peers as a team.
Year 11 student Lakea Hegamaea, who said she aspired to be a voice for all students, said connecting and sharing with other schools had been a highlight of the conference.
“I think I am a good listener and problem solver, so I aim to voice the views of students of all ages, and make improvements in any way possible,” she said.
“The experience was amazing, and it was great to mingle with leaders from other schools.
“I learned how I can better support, encourage, and build a positive and happy environment at school, which made me enthusiastic about all the amazing things being part of the student council will bring.”
Secondary co-ordinator Leroy Corea, who travelled to Cairns with the students, said selflessness, humility and teamwork were the attributes that stood out in this year’s ECC leadership group.
“This year’s cohort are servant-hearted leaders … they displayed this at the conference by asking questions and reflecting on how they could be better leaders to serve the student body more effectively,” Mr Corea said.
“At the conference, they cheered on their peers, from Endeavour and other schools, who were selected to go up front to complete a game or a challenge; encouraging others’ successes and championing their peers is a great sign of humility.
“Finally, their ability to work as a team stands out; our student council comprises of students from year 7 to 12, and all of them bring different strengths to the table – they have the ability to lead and let others lead, depending on the skills and experiences needed to achieve their goals.”
