The 2024 Wagga School Leaders Program concluded with a graduation evening at the Magpies Nest Restaurant. The students were joined by proud parents, school principals and co-ordinators, program facilitators and contributors as well as our valued sponsors and dignitaries were there for a night of gratitude and acknowledgement of achievement.

Moving forward as an ambassador for the city of Wagga Wagga

The students prepared for the final module by starting the day in pairs on the bus trip to Charles Sturt University. During the trip they explored the following questions. What are your emotions as we start our final day of WSLP?

Module 6 of the Wagga School Leaders Program was held early in June. At this module the students exployed- “Me and my place in a bigger Environment”. The morning commenced with discussions around intention setting to set the tone for the day.

Module 5 was all about Who We Are as Citizens of Wagga Wagga.

On May 21st, students began the day at the Museum of the Riverina, with a Welcome to Country by Aunty Mary Atkinson and then Aunty Mary also assisted with a detailed interactive tour with the exhibit designer and Regional Museum Officer, Samantha Leah as well as the Museum Education & Public Programs Officer, Angus Cawdell-Smith.

Our school leaders had a day of focusing on and learning more about Health and Wellbeing on May 7th at Charles Sturt University. Guest presenter Paralympian Scott Reardon also made a big impression with his advice around mindfulness, gratitude, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who lift you up.

Module 3 of the Wagga School Leaders Program (WSLP) focused on aspects of interpersonal skills and communication, and how to improve them. Students also got to meet their mentors for the first time - current leaders from local businesses and government volunteer their time to offer their own experience and support in developing our future leaders.

Following a dive into understanding and identifying their personal values and their leadership word, students pushed their limits during Module 2 of the Wagga School Leaders Program during a day of training and teamwork at the Kapooka Army Base.

Module 1 of the Wagga School Leaders Program kicked off yesterday at Charles Sturt University. Moving on after the ice breaker exercise the cohort spends time establishing their Cohort Charter which will be their guide to refer to for the entirety of the program.