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Students at Riverside have many opportunities to develop their leadership skills and to service their peers and the College community.

For some students this may mean carrying out responsibilities for groups or areas at a class level; for others it may mean serving as a Class, House or College Captain.

Student Leaders:

The Leadership Training Program examines the values and qualities of a leader, their behaviours and roles in school and beyond. Student leaders participate in a student council and join in partner programs with the local council

Student leaders also attend State conferences regularly and have attended an international conference in the recent past.

Student Leader Responsibilities

• Uphold the values of the College and to set an example of such to the student body;
• Assist in the supervision of the Code of Conduct;
• Provide leadership in group situations, House groups and classes
• Support staff decisions;
• Attend and contribute to the Student Leadership Council
• Represent the College at external events.

House Captain Responsibilities

• Assist the Sports Coordinator/PE teacher in any matter relating to sport within the College;
• Organise and promote participation by their Houses in the College’s sports carnivals;
• Assist in the coordination of the Student Leadership Council.

College Captain Responsibilities

•  Assist the College Principal on formal occasions;
• Represent the College at Official functions;
• Assist at assemblies;
• Actively promote the College by inspiring student loyalty;
• Assist in the College Year Book;
• Coordinate the Student Leadership Council and associated meetings with the Principal.