This Action Group will focus on hearing the voice of students with regard to the other Action Groups, the Advisory Committee and the Board.
- Share information about Federation matters and wider education policies
- Plan joint initiatives
- Share ideas, resources and training with each other
- Discuss and reflect on common processes, successes and difficulties
- Further develop student leadership skills.
- Influence Federation policies and practices, and policies beyond Member Schools
- Provide relevant student representation and voice within the wider community
Student Leadership Program
Our Model
Personal leadership – Developing personal skills for leadership
School Leadership – Promoting student voice and student leadership through open dialogue between teachers and students
Community Leadership – Creating partnerships to lead change and give back
Our goals
- Develop student’s leadership capacity
- Increase student voice
- Build student’s sense of achievement
- Connect students locally and globally
Participants
- Six participants from each of the schools in the Federation. Students to be members of their Student Representative Council and from year 5 to 12
Our Program
Term One – Personal Leadership Development
By participating in this workshop, students will:
- Understand the fundamental principles of leadership development
- Be able to identify the characteristics of exceptional leaders
- Identify The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership
- Distinguish specific leadership behaviours they and others have
- Practice specific behaviour correlated with exemplary leadership performance
- Mentor other students across the Federation
- Be coached by community leaders in facilitating group sessions
Term Two - School Leadership (Teach the Teacher)
By participating in this workshop, students will:
- Understand student voice and representation
- Be able to lead through a student-led professional learning session
- Practice their own unique approach to leadership
- Identity and understand their personal strengths and skills
- Be able to communicate effectively
- Practice creating a more inclusive school culture
Phase one – Preparation
VicSRC Webinar Students and teachers participate in a 45 minute lunch time webinar. Topics covered:
- Introduction to the program,
- Expectations of teachers and students
- How to ensure school wide student representation
- Case student of current participating schools
Term Four - Community Leadership
By participating in this workshop, students will:
- Understand the role and function of local government, the Wodonga Community and local issues
- Be able to raise issues, exchange ideas, discuss community issues and provide input into City planning, programs and services
- Practice their leadership skills including communication, consultation, project management
- Practice their own unique approach to leadership