by Michael Grose | May 9, 2024 | Blog
Student lead service projects achieve the leadership trifecta – they develop essential skills, build good will throughout your school and benefit the broader community. They are a practical demonstration of what your school stands for, showing that you’re part of the...
by Michael Grose | Apr 22, 2024 | Blog
Student agency through student leadership is now a feature of many Australian primary schools. It’s now common to see students speaking with confidence in public leadership settings, Student Representative Councils and school leadership team organising student...
by Michael Grose | Feb 21, 2024 | Blog, Leadership
I’ve spent 30 years helping primary schools train their student leaders. In that time, I’ve assisted hundreds of teachers in Australia, Singapore, and Britain to bring leadership to the fore. I’ve been in primary schools that do leadership well, and not so well,...
by Michael Grose | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog, Leadership
The election speeches are done. The votes are in and counted. Your school captains, house captains, and other leaders have been chosen. They’re excited. So are they’re parents. They’re ready to be let loose on their fellow students. Or are they? As one smart principal...
by Michael Grose | Nov 27, 2023 | Blog
So, you’re thinking about becoming a student leader in your primary school. Good for you. It’s great to see that you want to step up and serve your fellow students and your teachers. Being a student leader isn’t easy. For a start, you’ve got to give up some of your...
by Michael Grose | Sep 26, 2023 | Blog
Prepare kids for leadership with these five fun and meaningful activities. Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. It is a crucial leadership skill in school, work, and life. Research...
