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.
Read MoreMoving 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?
Read MoreModule 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.
Read MoreModule 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.
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreModule 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.
Read MoreFollowing 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.
Read MoreModule 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.
Read MoreThe 2023 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.
Read MoreThe final module of the Wagga School Leaders Program for 2023 focused on putting the skills developed throughout the program into practice and reflecting on the lessons learned through each of the previous modules.
Read MoreModule 6 of the Wagga School Leaders Program - Who am I as a leader? was held on Tuesday 6th June. This module asks students to consider what inspires, influences, and is important to them and who they are as a leader.
Read MoreModule 5 of the Wagga School Leaders Program - Me and my place in the City of Wagga Wagga was held on 16th May. This module is designed to enhance the students understanding of our City, and to consider its challenges and opportunities into the future while getting a better understanding of the history.
Read MoreModule 4 commenced with the excited students meeting at the new PCYC Complex. The students stated their intentions for the day and set about interviewing each other exploring ways they are able to identify stressful situations and ways they deal with it.
Read MoreIn Module 3, the students have been learning about the importance of confident and effective communication and its impact on first impressions. We have been reflecting on, how as leaders, it is our job to be aware of different perspectives and to be confident in our own skin, so as to build trust and inspire those around us to succeed. The group
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 2023 Wagga School Leaders Program commenced last Tuesday with Module 1 being completed at the Charles Sturt University. Fourteen enthusiastic students arrived ready to learn new skills and gain confidence to become leaders of the future.
Read MoreCommittee for Wagga would like to welcome the new cohorts to the Wagga School Leaders Program 2023.
Last night saw 14 students from 6 local high schools attend Orientation where, students were given a course outline including lectures, interactive activities, tours, forums, events, excursion and virtual experiences.
Read MoreThe 2022 Wagga School Leaders Program concluded with a Graduation evening at the Wagga RSL Club on Friday 24 June, 2022. Everyone enjoyed a night hosted by the 2022 cohorts with their outstanding communication and presentation skills on display for the entire evening.
Read MoreObjectives:
· To bring the team’s activities to fruition through planning their presentations.
· To combine individual insights regarding WSLP learnings into a group presentation for the Graduation dinner
· To develop individual leadership plans with a mentor
· To use their presentation skills to present their learning and thanks to the Wagga Community and the C4W.
Read MoreARTC Kapooka Adventure Training Wing was the venue for Module 6 of the WSLP and it didn’t disappoint. The students were challenged with physical activities and were pushed outside of their comfort zones. The students learn about their strengths and weaknesses, develop more trust, and continued learning new things about themselves and each other.
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