LEADERSHIP SKILLS
GIVE YOUR STUDENTS A HEADSTART ON A CRUSADER SUMMIT LEADERSHIP CAMP
Our leadership programmes are:
- Relevant to all school leadership roles
- Designed and delivered by experienced facilitators
- Combine both lectures and workshops
- Creative, informative and fun
Introduction |
Introduction
to camp. Outlines the aims of the camp, rules to allow successful
community living, affirmations and roles of adjutants. |
| Characteristics
of good
leaders
|
Examines well recognised essentials of leadership and their application to the school environment. |
|---|---|
| What Makes 100% Difference in Life |
Examines the effect that attitude can
have on a leader and their followers and some suggestions for
changing
attitudes.
|
| Group Dynamics Exercise & Theory |
A fun simulation game
that enables students to work together to achieve a particular outcome.
Using observations from the game the students examine theoretical
aspects of group dynamics and how they can be applied at school. |
| School Scenarios |
Students work in small groups through a number of challenging school scenarios and attempt to formulate a plan of action. |
| Group Lunch *difficult with large groups |
Students work in
teams to use a given set of ingredients and equipment to create a lunch
for themselves, a teacher and a leader. Prizes are awarded for the most
imaginative creation. |
Vertical Cluster/ High Ropes |
Small
teams of 3 students are faced with climbing challenges set at the top
of our new Vertical Cluster. Students must overcome their fear of
heights while working together to achieve their goal. |
| Initiatives (Low Ropes) |
Teams face various
physical challenges that can only be successfully completed with
co-operation, initiative and lateral thinking. |
'Survivor' |
Students
are given a scenario which requires them to organise priorities
according to a set of values they consider most important. This is
particularly useful in demonstrating the importance of setting correct
priorities during busy times. |
| Problem Solving in Small Groups |
A series of fun
exercises requiring teamwork, leadership, initiative and lateral
thinking. Some examples include: 'Tomb with a View', 'Crime Scene
Investigation', 'Magic Carpet', 'Diffuse the Bomb' and 'Magic
Handcuffs'. |
| Leadership 'Bites' - Remember the Titans |
Students
are shown short 'bites' from a video 'Remember the Titans' and then
brainstorm aspects of leadership that are revealed. The video is based
on a true story set in the 1960's about a football team overcoming
racial tensions through effective leadership. |
| Designing a Mission Statement |
Facilitates
students in the formation of a group mission statement. In doing so,
they need to discuss what they want to achieve in terms of the 'big
picture'. |
| Personal Reflection & Goal Setting |
Using a bank of
'thought starter' questions, it encourages students to reflect on their
life, influences and decision making and to set short, medium and long
term goals in various areas of their lives. |
| Effective Communication |
Encourages students to use principles of effective communication in typical school situation. |
| Are You the Weakest Link? |
Examines
the position and responsibilities of leaders to the different groups
that make up the school community and the effect if leaders are not
doing their jobs effectively. |
For more information about our programmes contact the Director of Summit:
- Phone: (02) 9653 1676 (ext 1)
- Email: summit@crusaders.edu.au
Created by
james
Last modified 14-09-2005 04:52
Last modified 14-09-2005 04:52
AN INTERVIEW WITH GARY HILL
