JUNIOR GRAMMAR CAPTAINS

Junior School Captains

Henry Ferrando and Amelia Woodward are our Junior School Captains for 2020, and while their year of leadership has looked different than most, they have embraced the challenges and made the most of every opportunity.

Henry and Amelia both started at Junior Grammar in the Early Education Centre and were thrilled when given the chance to be Junior School Captains.

“I was excited to lead Junior Grammar as well as be a role model to younger students,” said Henry.

Amelia thought the role would be a wonderful way to be involved in all aspects of life at Junior Grammar.

“I was excited be a leader and make positive changes within our school,” Amelia explained.

As Junior School Captains, Amelia and Henry are responsible for running Junior Grammar Parades and assisting at assemblies, both of which have helped develop their public speaking and writing skills. These forums provide an opportunity to deliver important information to their peers as well as celebrate achievements and awards, such as the weekly Mighty Mouse Awards. The Captains have also started some new initiatives to help improve and enhance life at Junior Grammar, including introducing plants to each classroom. As part of this initiative, Henry and Amelia have also been involved in the Bush Tucker Project.

The Bush Tucker Project involves potting native plants in pots that have been painted and decorated in conjunction with a local Indigenous artist so all Junior Grammar students can appreciate our nation’s flora and pay their respects to the traditional owners of the land.

Henry and Amelia have both found being a Junior School Captain to be a very rewarding experience, and a responsibility they take great pride in.

“Being a role model to the younger Year levels is a big responsibility so I always try and embody the Junior Grammar values - Diligence, Excellence, Respect, Integrity and Care - in all that I do. I want Junior Grammar students, especially the boys, to be able to look up to me,” Henry said. Amelia believes that the Junior Grammar community is really special and she feels very grateful to have been part of it for so long.

“Bonding with the younger Year levels has been really rewarding. It’s really nice to have younger grades know who you are and say hello,” said Amelia.

When it comes to offering advice to any current Year 5 students considering applying for the role of Junior School Captains, both Amelia and Henry highly recommend giving it a go.

“Give it all you’ve got! Junior School goes so quickly so make the most of every opportunity,” Amelia said.

“It’s a wonderful experience and you’ve got nothing to lose!” said Henry.