Wagga School Leaders Module 2

The ARTC Kapooka module has the potential to challenge individual participants and develop teamwork skills. The students learn about their strengths and weaknesses, develop trust and get to know each other better.

The students were introduced to their instructors for the day, Major James van Strijp, Warrant Officer Class 2 Christian Forestier and Sergeant Alex Walker. The students were given varying styles of leadership before being briefed about the day’s activities and spilt into groups and lead through a series of exercises to develop trust and teamwork before moving on to the technical skills needed to be safe and confident on the Tower.

The activities provided both physical and mental challenges to the students who improved their ability to work collaboratively and operate under pressure. Every student embraced the challenges and participated in each activity, including climbing and abseiling the 15 metre tower.

The leadership skills displayed across the entire range of Army ranks was not overlooked by the students. The students were debriefed Major James van Strijp and Sergeant Alex Walker. Students reflecting on the relationships forming, their resilience, their courage and awareness of others.

The remainder of the afternoon focused on presenting their Leadership words. The students spoke to why they had chosen their word, how they display this in their everyday life’s and what the meaning of the word represents to them.