St Kentigern’s Academy

Some examples of the projects that learners have been involved in for the Leadership Award…

Project Examples:Project Examples:

School show – Stars in their Eyes The recruitment and training of altar servers for the school Interview people regarding effective leadership Credit Union – setting one up in school Local Primary School – working with children with special needs Year Book School Prom Lunch time clubs Global Children’s Challenge – preparing power points Preparing power points on Healthy Eating Assembly involvement – for example, Healthy Eating presentation

From the teachers….

The Leadership Award - what are the benefits to learners?The Leadership Award - what are the benefits to learners?

Building leadership skills and qualities, building self esteem and confidence in speaking with peers as well as staff across the school and in the wider community

Building leadership skills and qualities, building self esteem and confidence in speaking with peers as well as staff across the school and in the wider community

Developing organisational and time management skills

Contributes to enhancing the self esteem and self awareness of students in relation to the contribution they can make to the school and society

Developing self managementand independent learning skills in preparation for Further and Higher Education

Helps students to understand the impact they can have on others and on the success of an activity

Encourages reflective learning

Significant contribution to students’ preparation for university, college, training and employment

Builds the confidence that students have in their own leadership abilities

What advice would you give to centres thinking about delivering the Award?What advice would you give to centres thinking about delivering the Award?

Students need to be committed to taking on a project with little direction from the tutor

Tutoring might include delivering the instruments of assessment in a structured and progressive way – with clearly identified deadlines for the completion of each task

From the learners….From the learners….

What did you gain from the Award?What did you gain from the Award?

Being able to work better independently

Ability to work on projects that you might not otherwise have the opportunity to

It was fun!

It has helped my confidence grow and given me a good sense of achievement. It has also strengthened relationships with staff and fellow students

It has helped my confidence grow and given me a good sense of achievement. It has also strengthened relationships with staff and fellow students

It was useful for CVs

An awareness of the commitment needed to make something a success like arranging a talent show and have contingency plans incase something goes wrong

Not to fall under Pressure!

Was able to work at my own pace

How to act as a successful leader

It does take up so much time to make a project happen and still enjoy the course

It is a great opportunity to lead a group of people

That to be organised is essential to be an effective leader