Eight Year 5 students from St Elizabeth’s School in Tarragindi have taken their ideas about student wellbeing beyond the classroom, presenting a Student Voice Project at Griffith University’s Logan campus.
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The students represented their school at the Mental Fitness Leaders of Tomorrow Showcase, where they shared how they had taken the lead in building a mentally fit culture within their school community.
In a Facebook post published on 9 October 2026, St Elizabeth’s praised the students for the confidence, leadership and dedication they demonstrated throughout the project and at the showcase. The school also recognised their efforts to become positive role models for other students.
Giving students a voice in school wellbeing
The Student Voice Project places young people at the centre of conversations about mental fitness, encouraging them to contribute ideas and take an active role in creating a supportive school environment.
The showcase was associated with Gotcha4Life, an Australian mental fitness foundation that works with schools and communities to strengthen emotional resilience, social connections and help-seeking skills.
Through its Mentally Fit Schools programme, Gotcha4Life supports schools in helping children develop practical skills to manage challenges, maintain relationships and seek support when needed.
For the St Elizabeth’s representatives, presenting at Griffith University offered an opportunity to share their work beyond Tarragindi and demonstrate how primary school students can contribute to their school’s wellbeing culture.
Mental fitness woven into school life
The presentation followed other wellbeing activities at St Elizabeth’s, including a transition session for Year 6 students delivered through Gotcha4Life’s Mentally Fit Schools programme.
According to a school update published on 6 October, the session focused on confidence, resilience, managing change and recognising when to ask for help as students prepare for secondary school.
The activities reflect the school’s broader emphasis on student wellbeing, leadership and participation, with children encouraged to develop skills they can use both inside and outside the classroom.
While the Year 6 transition session and the Year 5 showcase were separate activities, both emphasised helping students develop confidence and take responsibility for their own well-being and relationships.
Young leaders representing Tarragindi
The Griffith University showcase allowed the eight students to present their project to an audience beyond their usual classrooms.
Their participation demonstrated how student leadership can extend beyond traditional school responsibilities, allowing children to contribute to discussions about the kind of learning environment they want to help create.
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For the Tarragindi school community, the presentation provided an opportunity to recognise the work of young students taking an active interest in the wellbeing of their classmates.
Published 19-Oct-2026
