Grades 11 and 12 Leadership Academy (School Prefects) Program

This program has the following objectives:

All workshops have the following key YLAA outcomes:

Students participate in an experiential, learner-centred workshop
Small and large group debriefs facilitate building group consensus surrounding which direction students would like the workshop to lead into
A welcoming space of emotional safety and understanding is created, facilitating an environment where students feel comfortable sharing with the group
Programs are delivered in with a sustainable approach in mind considering both impact and environment

Leadership Academy is a senior school leadership program for prefects and captains that tackles the challenges, burdens and insecurities students feel can hold them back in the transition to adulthood. We equip students with self-awareness and strategies for building resilience, confidence and adaptability, helping them cope with adversity and thrive through these challenging years. We work with students to develop a positive, action-focused mindset that empowers them to set and achieve their goals through research-backed strategies, and to foster stronger relationships, classrooms and communities through values-based leadership.

Challenge students to consider their responsibility as a current leader and influencer within the community
Empower students to lead with integrity to build a stronger positive classroom and community through trust
Build confidence in students to be able set and achieve their goals beyond school
Equip students with flexibility and adaptability to empower them to leave school feeling prepared to deal with adversity and obstacles
Explore the challenges that are holding students back from their leadership potential and develop strategies to support
Identify personal and professional values students look for in the community and in themselves and if they are leading with integrity
Transition students' mindset with critical thinking skills to becoming action based, when they see a problem they feel empowered to act.

Additional Note: This program was designed and developed following consultation and recommendations provided by YLAA's Youth Advisory Board - As our organisation continues to evolve, we want to make sure that we continue to represent and empower the voices of youth in their own affairs, that’s why we have created our first Youth Advisory Board - not only to ensure that our students’ interests are at the core of every aspect of our organisation, but also to give the young people we serve the opportunity to develop themselves personally, whilst contributing to our mission of ensuring a sustainable future for all youth.

Full Program List

Leadership Academy (School Prefects)

Grades 11 and 12

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Up to 50 Students

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Full-day workshop

Core Themes:

Leadership, integrity, collaboration and community

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