Community
24 October, 2025
Students lead Cudgee market
CUDGEE Primary School leaders are turning inspiration into action.
As a result of their recent participation in a Student Leaders Congress (a regional initiative that sees young people identify a project, collaborate in teams and lead it from idea to impact) the students are currently planning to host a community market on Friday, November 17.
The market will be held in the schoolgrounds from 5pm until 7pm and will be open to everyone.
“The Student Leaders Congress taught me what being a leader really means; listening to everyone’s opinions, and how to stay focussed but still have fun,” student Elliott said.
Next month’s market will be a celebration of local talent, creativity and community spirits.
Visitors can expect delicious food, live music, local art and produce stalls, face painting, races and much more.
The event will demonstrate what youth leadership looks like in action, and will see students working together to plan, problem-solve and create something meaningful for their community.
“It took us a week or two to decide to do the market as our project, and we’re all really happy with it,” Belle said.
“My favourite part was the lead up to the market and it’s exciting now that it’s coming around,” Daisy said.
“It was fun planning the market and learning new things,” Harry said.
According to fellow student, Zaylie, the Student Leaders Congress showed him how to have more confidence and not to be scared of taking control.
It is hoped the Cudgee and wider communities will get behind the students and support their market on November 14.
Entry to the market will be by gold coin donation, with every visitor entered in the draw for a lucky gate prize.
Visitors are encouraged to take along extra coins to take part in student-run activities.
