Student Leadership Programme
Find out how the school nurtures students into servant leaders through its Student Leadership Programme, with roles across class, CCA, and school levels.
Student Leadership Programme
Our Student Leadership Programme aims to nurture students to become dynamic servant leaders committed to leading themselves and others. Customised and run by our student leaders, we believe in the approach of “leaders growing leaders”, empowering our student leaders in the training and mentoring of their juniors.
The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership
Our school adopts the Kouzes and Posner’s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership Model in our Student Leadership Programme. Its principles are based on a set of observable skills and abilities that drive behaviours. Our student leaders are encouraged to practise these five exemplary leadership practices when discharging their duties.
Student Leadership Development
The school provides various platforms to develop leadership skills in students and aims to inspire our student leaders to grow as caring, collaborative and confident leaders who lead by serving and serve by leading.
Leadership opportunities are provided in the class, CCA and school platform:
Student leadership roles by class, CCA and school level
Class | CCA | School |
|---|---|---|
- Class Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons | CCA Leaders (various roles) | - Student Councillors |
Student Leadership Boards
(1) Class Care Committee
Comprises the 6 student leaders managing each class (1 Chairperson, 3 Vice-Chairpersons and 2 Peer Support Leaders)
To support the form teachers in creating a positive class spirit, ensuring a conducive learning environment, promoting CCE outcomes and Eco Stewardship Programme
To build a peer support culture which contributes to a caring and enabling school environment
(2) CCA Leaders Board
Comprises the CCA Head leading each CCA
To lead and organise CCA activities and School Events (e.g. CCA Open House)
To motivate and develop CCA members to achieve positive learning outcomes
(3) Sports Leaders Board
Comprises the 2 sports leaders elected from each class
To lead and organise class and school sports activities
To promote an active and healthy lifestyle to the student body
(4) Student Council
Comprises student councillors elected by the staff and student body
To build a sense of belonging and school pride
To strive to be a representative voice for the student body through active engagement
Key Student Leadership Events
(1) Cohort Leadership Training
Student Leaders organising the Cohort Leadership Training for Lower Secondary students
(2) Sec 1 Orientation Programme
Student Leaders organising the Secondary One Orientation Programme
(3) Student Leaders’ Investiture
Student Leaders’ Investiture to recognise our student councillors and Tier 3 student leaders
(4) Class Care Committee Activities
Basic Leadership Training conducted by EXCOs
Class Care Committee Appointment Ceremony
Class Care Committee Huddle to discuss Class Issues
Class Games organised by Class Care Committee
Class Care Committee serving as Event Ushers for Parents’ Forum
Intermediate Leadership Training conducted by EXCOs
Peer Support Efforts: Mental Wellness Tips contributed by Peer Support leaders on Social Media
Peer Support Efforts: Exam Motivational Board
(5) Sports Leaders Board Activities
Sports Leaders Day Camp
Sports Leaders organising Sports Carnival
(6) Student Council Activities
Student Council Induction Workshop
Student Council Presidential Election
Learn and Lead Workshop
Hosting prefects from Zhonghua Primary School
Student Councillors serving as Student Ambassadors during School Open House
(7) External Leadership Activities for Tier 3 Student Leaders
External Leadership Conferences
Learning Journey to Changi Experience Studio
Other Student-Led Initiatives by our Student Leaders
(1) Excelsis (Students’ Centre) managed by Class Care Committee and Student Council
Students bond over activities in the Student Centre
Termly Movie Screening in Excelsis
(2) The Zhonghua Conversation
(A video series featuring voices of Zhonghua about contemporary issues)