Principal for a Day Q&A

Last Thursday, Principal Boyan from 6H had the unique opportunity to step into the shoes of Principal Smith and help lead the school for the day. Together, they worked on a range of important tasks and learned first-hand about the responsibilities and highlights of the role. We caught up with Principal Boyan for a Q&A about this memorable experience.

1. What was the first thing you did as principal for the day?
Mrs Smith gave me my id. lanyard and made an announcement introducing me to the whole school on the school PA system.

2. What were some of your main tasks or responsibilities?
My main responsibilities were helping out around the school, visiting classrooms, and even addressing the school by introducing the school band at the beginning of Music Prom in the hall.

3. What was the highlight of your day?
The highlight of my day was going around to every classroom with Mrs Smith and giving two students from each class a special principal sticker.

4. How did being principal make you feel?

I enjoyed being a principal for the day. It’s a very fun experience and I hope the principal of the day next year likes it as much as I did

5. What did you learn about what principals do every day?
Principals have lots of meetings!

6. What do you think people would be suprised about your experiecne of being the principal for the day?
We went to Owl’s Café to have morning tea and I also made a scrapbook about my experience of being principal for the day!

7. Do you have hany special message for students?
Yes! Remember to always wear your hat on the playground.