Student leader
Stage 3 Leadership
Program
The Student Leader program provides an opportunity for students to learn about leadership through activities that include discussion and self-evaluation of leadership skills.
Students undertake a series of challenges that are focussed on defining leadership and developing personal leadership skills such as clear communication, decision making, integrity, problem solving, positivity, inclusion, persuasion, listening, compromise, organisation and wellbeing.
The program is ideally suited for preparing student groups that have taken on leadership responsibilities within their school. This may include year/stage leadership, SRC, prefect groups and peer support teams.
Special Notes
- is restricted to a maximum of 60 students
- runs in terms 1 and 4 only and operates from 9.30am to 2.15pm
- This program has an option for canoeing. Please contact the Centre for more information.
Learning intentions
Students are learning about:
- leadership qualities and teamwork
- resilience
- wellbeing
Key information
Learning activities
Team challenges 1 and 2
Students will work in small groups to complete a series of challenges. Each of these activities is designed to assist students to understand and develop leadership qualities, teamwork and resilience.
On completion, students will reflect on each activity and the qualities they thought were important in providing an effective outcome.
What is a leader?
Students work to define leadership and identify characteristics to work on. The activity will culminate with an opportunity to create their own personal leadership crest.
During this session, schools also have an opportunity to run a school specific workshop in conjunction with Gibberagong EEC staff to define and develop a plan for a student-led project.
OR
Kayak/canoe challenge
Depending on the program location, the students will undertake a kayak/canoe activity on either the Cowan Creek (at Bobbin Head) or in the waters of The Basin (at Pittwater). During their activity, students will need to work in a coordinated way to solve problems, requiring effective teamwork, communication and critical thinking skills. There will be a discussion after each challenge to help develop students’ skills in reflection and critical thinking.
Suggested timetable
| Time | Class A, B | Class C |
| 9.30am | Acknowledgement of Country, Welcome, Overview of the day | |
| 9.40am | Team challenge 1 | Team challenge 2 |
| 10.50am | Morning Tea | |
| 11.10am |
What is a leader? OR Kayak/canoe challenge |
Team challenge 1 |
| 12.20pm | Lunch | |
| 12.50pm | Team challenge 2 |
What is a leader? OR Kayak/canoe challenge |
| 2.00pm | Reflection | |
| 2.15pm | Conclusion and depart | |
* Please call the centre if you have more than 3 classes
Cost and details
| Bus access map |
Map for access to venue will be sent with the confirmation. Please ensure you print a copy and provide to the bus driver on the morning of the excursion. |
| Cost |
2026 DoE $20 per student - GST free 2026 Non-gov school cost $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $750 per class NOTE: National Parks entry is $1.10 per student in addition NOTE: $10 per student additional for canoe/kayak |
| Class numbers and size |
Canoeing - max. 60 students No canoeing - max. 90 students Please contact the centre if you have more than 3 classes. |
| Risk assessments | A complete risk assessment will be sent upon confirmation. |
| What to bring |
Backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes, mask. Students wear sports uniform. |
| Adverse weather |
On days where the weather is unsuitable (see risk assessment), a Gibberagong staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangements. Please check your bus company’s cancellation policy. |
| Medical notifications | Notify Gibberagong EEC by completing and returning the medical form before the excursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking. |
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Canoe information (only applicable to those who book a canoe experience with their excursion) |
Please refer to the DoE policies for canoe activities to ensure your students meet the requirements before attending: Canoeing recreational |
