Student Leadership Development
Discover how the school's Student Leadership Development Programme builds confident, values-driven leaders from the primary years through structured, tiered training across four key domains.
Our Student Leadership Development (SLD) Programme aims to equip Student Leaders with the necessary leadership know-how and skills to lead self and others in school projects, events and activities, serving the school community and beyond. Through thoughtful and structured progression starting from the lower primary years, we provide meaningful opportunities for students to grow in character and leadership—laying a strong foundation for them to thrive as responsible individuals and active contributors both in school and beyond.
We are committed to nurturing leadership in all students by intentionally embedding leadership skill-building opportunities into their everyday learning—through Student Development Experiences and Character and Citizenship Education lessons—empowering them to grow into confident, responsible, and values-driven individuals.
Our Leadership Model
We look to The Leadership Challenge (TLC) Model by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner in planning school wide student leadership training. The model comprises The Five Practices and Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership:
Five Practices and Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership
The 5 Practices | The 10 Commitments |
|---|---|
Model the Way | Clarify values by finding your voice and affirming shared values |
Set the example by aligning actions with shared values | |
Inspire a Shared Vision | Envision the future by imaging exciting and ennobling possibilities |
Enlist others by appealing to shared aspirations | |
Challenge the Process | Search for opportunities by seizing initiative and looking outward for innovative ways to improve |
Experiment and take risks by consistently generating small wins and learning from experience | |
Enable Others to Act | Foster collaboration by building trust and facilitating relationships |
Strengthen others by increasing self-determination and developing competence | |
Encourage the Heart | Recognise contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence |
Celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community |
Tiered System of Leadership Training and Development
We adopt a tiered system of training and development to provide differentiated leadership development for students, helping all to receive the baseline training in leadership competencies and dispositions. Student leaders with higher potential will undergo customised training programmes to maximise their potential further.
Leadership training tiers by student role and competencies
Tier | Student Leaders | Leadership Dimension | Skills and Competencies |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Every student a Leader | Leading Self | Self-Management and Team-Management SEL Competencies focusing on:
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2 | Class Leaders, CCA Leaders, Peer Support Leaders | Leading Others | Self-Management, Team-Management SEL Competencies focusing on: Social Awareness, Relationship Management Interpersonal Skills – via group projects. Conflict Management Skills (Peer Support). |
3 | CCA Leaders (Key positions ONLY) and P3 – P5 Student Councillors | Leading Others | Self-Management, Team-Management SEL Competencies focusing on: Social Awareness, Relationship Management Interpersonal Skills – via group projects. Effective Communicator Public Speaking Skills (P4 & 5) Communication Skills SEL Competencies focusing on: Relationship Management – mentoring. Project Management Skills (Planning & Organisation skills) Conflict Management Skills. |
4 | Exco of Student Leaders | Leading Leaders | Self-Management, Team-Management and Project Management EXCO ONLY (Interpersonal Skills) Responsible Decision-Making, Problem-Solving Skills appropriately with moral and ethical considerations. – EXCO ONLY (Assessing Situation) Effective Communicator Public Speaking Skills, Communication Skills. |
Student Leader Domain Groups
Our Student Leadership structure is designed to align with students’ individual interests and strengths by grouping them into specialised domains. These domains — Wellbeing, Environment, Discipline, and Event Management — offer student leaders targeted opportunities to develop and apply their leadership skills in meaningful ways. This structure not only deepens their engagement but also nurtures their growth as confident, responsible, and values-driven leaders.
The Wellbeing Domain focuses on nurturing the holistic wellness of our school community by promoting physical health, mental well-being—including cyber wellness—and fostering strong social connections.
The Environment Domain is dedicated to creating a clean, safe, and sustainable school environment by overseeing cleanliness, encouraging green practices, and managing shared spaces like play areas.
The Discipline Domain upholds a culture of respect and responsibility by reinforcing positive behaviour, ensuring student safety, and cultivating a supportive and orderly learning environment.
The Event Management Domain plays a key role in planning and executing school events, while equipping students with essential presentation and communication skills to confidently support and lead various school activities.