Loren Schmidt

Living our Values – Student Voice

Here at New Farm State School, we commit to clear, inclusive communication and strive to ensure every voice in our school community is heard and valued. To help achieve this aspect of our NFSS Vision, from next term, I will be holding informal weekly sessions with our Student Leaders, to gather feedback about their experiences as an NFSS student. During these sessions, students will be able to share ideas they may have to help improve our school or talk to me about challenges they may be having in the classroom or playground. It is my plan, to use the feedback students share, to directly impact programs we offer and the way we engage with our students and families. Staff at NFSS do an amazing job each and every day in supporting our students to feel valued, working hard to foster a strong sense of belonging amongst their peers as part of our school community. These weekly sessions are just another way we can be sure that students here at New Farm have an opportunity to have their voices heard and feel their opinion is valued. It is my hope, that over time, all students from Prep to Year 6 will be able to participate in these feedback sessions, as even the youngest voices in our school community play an important role in shaping the future of our wonderful school.

If you would like to make a suggestion or comment about these new weekly sessions, please email me to share your thoughts – deputyprincipal@newfarmss.eq.edu.au