Student Leadership
Leadership is not just about an assigned position; it is not about a single person who runs an entire organisation neither is it something for a chosen few. We believe that a leader first learns to lead self before he or she leads others. A leader is one who exerts positive influence within his or her sphere of influence, and thereby be a leader in his or her own right. The school adopts the 5 Practices of Exemplary Leadership (5 PEL) by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z Posner in the development of leadership qualities in all our students. The explicit teaching of the 5 PEL and related skills are taught over the 6 years through assembly talks or class-based leadership lessons. Pupils are given opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills learnt at class group work, Values-In-Action Projects, level camp and CCA sessions.
5 Practices of Examplary Leadership
Each pupil will learn about the 5 PEL systematically, as planned in the 6-year leadership development plan.
| Levels | 5 PEL |
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| Primary 1 Primary 2 |
Model The Way 1.Clarify values - Be clear of your values. - Be committed to uphold these values. 2. Set the example - Do what you say you will do. - Participate in what you ask others to do. - Practise what you preach. |
| Encourage The Heart 1. Recognise contributions - Give credit to others who have done the job, even if the job may be insignificant 2. Appreciate others - Say positive and encouraging words to others (Be Specific. Be Sincere) - Celebrate small successes and victories together |
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| Primary 3 Primary 4 |
Inspire a Shared Vision 1. Imagine a future state - Think of a goal - State what it is like to achieve the goal 2. Enlist others to help - Communicate your goal clearly to the others - Seek help from others who can help you achieve your goal |
| Challenge The Process 1. Look for innovative ways - Challenge assumptions – what we think or believe to be true. - When things do not work, ask how to make it happen. - When things work, ask how to make it better. 2. Experiment and take risks - Challenge the status quo – make things better, make better things. - Bounce back whenever you hit rock bottom. Keep trying! |
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| Enable Others To Act 1. Work closely with others - No man is an island. Trust that your friends can help you. - Build positive relationships so that working together becomes a joy. 2. Develop the strength of others - Give others an opportunity to contribute. - Be genuine in wanting to help others’ do their best. |
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| Primary 5 Primary 6 |
5 PEL (Revisit) - Model the Way - Inspire a Shared Vision - Challenge the Process - Enable Others to Act - Encourage the Heart |