Leadership

Outcomes

• to develop student leaders to set the right tone for the year & create a successful school culture
• to teach the ‘how to’s’ of student leadership so they can excel in their areas of responsibility
• harness their ability to motivate students to become actively involved in school life
• to build a strong bond amongst the leaders so that they work well as a team & represent the school as a united body

Year Level(s)

7 – 12 or 9 – 13 in NZ SRC, school leaders or prefects

Time

1.5 – 3 hours

The full-day program includes goal setting & action plans so that students can plan their year’s activities in advance.

Description

Student Leaders play a vital role in setting the right tone and upholding the values of a school. When the
student leadership team work effectively with staff & students to deliver this outcome, a successful school culture emerges.

Student evaluations consistently rate The Leadership Challenge 9 / 10 because it is based on the ‘how to’s’ of leadership & not merely theories that lack utility. The practical nature of the workshop involves students:

• writing, reflecting & discussing to help them digest the concepts being taught; &
• role playing to simulate ‘real’ situations so that the learning is contextualised & meaningful.

To bring everything together experientially, highly engaging leadership & team building exercises are run, to help embody the leadership skills they learn & bring the students together to work as a harmonious group.