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This week, our community came together for a significant and affirming moment in the life of the School, as student leaders from across Junior, Middle and Senior School were officially recognised and badged at our Leadership Induction Assembly.
It was a proud occasion that acknowledged not just titles, but the responsibility, service and example our leaders commit to as they step forward on behalf of their peers and our wider Calrossy community.
We were also honoured to welcome back Miller Lloyd (Class of 2022) as our guest speaker. In a thoughtful, personal and deeply resonant address, Miller reflected on leadership as it is lived — shaped by character, relationships and the values that underpin the Calrossy experience. His insights sparked strong feedback from students and staff alike, with many commenting on how relatable, honest and encouraging his message was.
For those who were unable to attend, or for anyone who would appreciate a chance to revisit his words, Miller has kindly shared his speech with us to pass on to the wider community. We’re pleased to share it with you below.
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G’day everyone, for those of you who don’t know me my name is Miller Lloyd, I’m the former 2022 captain of the mighty Sheean house. Some of you might know my little sister Ivy Lloyd, please don’t judge me for that… anyway back to business.
Leadership Beyond the Badge
When I was younger, I thought leaders were pretty easy to spot.
They were the ones on stage.
The ones with titles.
The ones wearing badges or blazers, sitting right at the front of assemblies.
And honestly, for a while, I really believed that if you didn’t have one of those things, you probably weren’t a leader.
But the more experience I’ve had — especially after leaving school and moving into industry — the more I’ve realised how wrong that idea was.
Because in the workplace, there’s no captain’s badge or leadership blazer.
Instead, there are deadlines, pressure, competing priorities, and people from very different backgrounds all trying to work toward the same goal.
And in that environment, leadership doesn’t look flashy.
It looks like communicating clearly.
Taking initiative.
Being accountable.
Those aren’t industry-only skills.
They’re leadership skills I first started developing right here at school.
One of the most important lessons I took with me is this:
leadership isn’t about control — it’s about influence.
And that’s where the idea of non-badged leaders comes in.
Today is absolutely about recognising and celebrating our new school leaders — and that recognition is well deserved.
But I also want to talk about the rest of you.
The students who might never wear a badge, but lead anyway.
Because some of the strongest leaders I’ve ever met — both at school and in industry — never had a title.
They weren’t elected.
They weren’t appointed.
But when they spoke, people listened.
When something went wrong, they stepped up.
And when others hesitated, they acted.
Non-badged leaders lead through their actions.
They set the tone by how they work, how they treat people, and what they do when no one’s watching.
They ask the extra question.
They stay back to help.
They notice who’s being left out — and quietly make space for them.
One of the clearest examples of this kind of leadership happened to me right here at this school.
It was my first day at Cowper, and starting a new school in Term 4 of Year 9 was daunting, to say the least.
Everyone already had their friendship groups.
I recognised only a handful of people, and I felt completely out of place — like I’d landed somewhere new and didn’t quite know how things worked yet.
I got through my first two periods okay, but what I was really dreading was the recess bell.
Once it rang, I’d have to work out where to sit, who to talk to, and how not to look completely awkward doing it.
Honestly, I was nervous.
As I walked around the playground — probably looking as lost as I felt — three Year 12 boys came up to me.
They introduced themselves, asked if I was new, and if I needed any help.
They showed me around the school, introduced me to some of their mates, checked my timetable, and even gave me advice about my teachers.
By the end of recess, everything felt different.
I didn’t feel lost anymore.
I felt like I belonged.
What stuck with me later wasn’t just their kindness — it was the fact that none of them had a badge.
They weren’t prefects or school captains.
They didn’t have any official leadership role.
And yet, in that moment, they were exactly the leaders I needed.
That experience really shaped how I think about leadership now.
Because whether you’re at school or out in the workforce, leadership isn’t about the title you have — it’s about what you do.
School is one of the best places to practise leadership.
It’s a safe space to try, to get things wrong, to learn, and to grow.
And whether or not you ever wear a badge, every student here has the ability to lead.
So if there’s one thing I hope you take away today, it’s this:
you don’t need permission to be a leader.
You don’t need a title, a role, or a badge.
Leadership starts with small choices — how you treat people, how you respond when things don’t go to plan, and how you show up every day.
Because long after school ends, people won’t remember the badge you wore.
They’ll remember how you made them feel, how you supported them, and the example you set.
Thank you.
Miller Lloyd
