St Joseph's Nudgee College

March 6, 2007

Representatives from the nine schools making up the Brisbane GPS (Greater Public Schools) group came together at Nudgee College on Monday 5 March.

The schools included Anglican Church Grammar School, Brisbane Boys' College, Brisbane Grammar School, Brisbane State High School, Ipswich Grammar School, St Joseph's Nudgee College, St Joseph's College Gregory Terrace, The Southport School and Toowoomba Grammar School.

Captains and Vice captains of the Brisbane GPS Schools
L - R, Brisbane Grammar School, Ipswich Grammar School, Nudgee College, Gregory Terrace, Toowoomba Grammar School, Brisbane Boys' College, Brisbane State High, The Southport School, Anglican Church Grammar.

Headmasters, Directors of Sport and Activities and School Captains and Vice Captains attended the annual commencement program for GPS activities.

Student leaders from each of the schools participated in a leadership development course, aimed at providing the students with the tools to assist them during the year. Particular focus was on the concept of authentic leadership, which is a topic currently sought after in management and leadership circles.

Nudgee staff, Ms Toni Riordan, Head of Enrichment and Mr Martin Wiseman, Director of Senior School Students led the group, prompting reflection on their roles as captains of their respective student bodies.