By Ms Karen Mahar, Acting Deputy Principal, Head of Junior School

Our Junior School Radford Student Council (RSC) has been recognised at the 2025 Order of Australia Association Student Citizenship Awards. This recognition highlights the commitment of our Junior School students to service, leadership, and active citizenship.

The RSC is made up of dedicated representatives from Years 1 to 6 who meet weekly to amplify student voice, initiate projects, and collaborate for the betterment of our community. Guided by Miss Melinda Hamilton and Mrs Mary Willett, the RSC is not just a space for conversation but a catalyst for real change.

Each year, the RSC leads initiatives that promote kindness, environmental stewardship, inclusion and social responsibility. Highlights include the Anglicare Winter Appeal, Ronald McDonald House 'Wrapped in Love' program, Roundabout Canberra stationery collection, the Waste-Free Schools initiative, and much-loved community events such as the Junior School movie night and Junior School disco. These projects provide meaningful opportunities for students to learn the power of serving with purpose – not to, not for, but with their community.

At the recent awards ceremony, the Principal, Mr Christopher Bradbury, proudly oversaw a strong Radford College presence across both the Junior and Secondary Schools.

Representing the Junior School, Lucas Zhang and Charlotte Twigg graciously accepted the award on behalf of their RSC peers.

This honour reflects the dedication, creativity and compassion of our RSC student leaders, as well as the many hours of support and guidance provided by their mentors. Since the Junior School’s inception in 2008, the RSC has exemplified what it means to be people of integrity who lead through service.

We are incredibly proud of our RSC whose leadership and actions continue to inspire positive change and model the values that define our Radford community.