How to give impactful feedback: Beyond “Well done”
Giving praise is simple. Most people have vocabs full of clichés – Great stuff! Good work! Way to go! – that they can use without a thought. That’s the problem. We don’t take the time and effort to...
Definition of great student leadership
Great student leadership is best defined as the development of a student’s capacities to lead others including organisational skills, presentation skills and team-building abilities. It also refers...
Big, bold leadership activities for students
This time of the year is the best time to consider the activities that will best develop the leadership capacities of your students. If your leadership activities are in need of a boost these...
Language of student leadership
Schools develop shared language around the values that have strong meaning for them. The success of restorative practices, gender equity and student inclusiveness depend on common words and phrases...
7 engaging student leadership activities
Leadership capabilities are best developed through engaging student leadership activities. Programs that focus on leadership skills and capabilities need to teach students about leadership and...
Best practice student leadership program strategies
The best educational programs use teacher mindsets as starting points for excellence. Nothing significant happens educationally until teacher thinking leads the way. In my research of primary school...
Giving a winning student leadership election speech – a brief guide
Giving a winning student leadership election speech can make a massive difference to a student’s election chances. They may possess all the desired qualities to do a great job but fall at the most...
Reinvigorate your student leadership program
“The future of society is dependent on the quality of the leaders we produce.” As the world recovers from COVID-19 and continued insecurity due to chaotic leadership in some countries, this quote...
Build a strong student leadership culture in your school
Register for our next Discovery Session to find out how the Young Leaders Program can benefit your school. Join the community of schools who receive regular tips and strategies from the Young...
Student leadership mindsets
“Attitude more than aptitude will determine your altitude.” Ever taught a child a set of skills yet see little change in their behaviours? What do you do when you have drummed in the content in a...