In late 2024, Grow Waitaha launched two resources called “He ākonga ārahi mō āpōpō: Innovative ākonga leadership”.
All primary and secondary schools have student leadership structures that they have developed over the years. The focus of this project was considering carefully how student leadership programmes can either support or unintentionally undermine the values of a school in what they role model to students and staff. Three case studies of innovation non-traditional approaches were profiled in this resource;
- Te Kura Tuarua o Rangiora / Rangiora High School Diversity Captains
- Te Kura Tuarua o Waihora / Lincoln High School Multilevel Leadership
- Leadership Lab Puāwai Leadership Through Diversity
Come along to this hui on June 5th to hear each of these examples share what they have learnt as they have evolved over several years and also have the opportunity to consider your own schools approach and where they may be opportunities for positive impact on your students. Questions we will consider together include;
- What are our young people learning about leadership in the current systems and structures they experience and interact with through their secondary years?
- Is what they are experiencing and learning fit for purpose in a rapidly complex and changing world?
- Do the current designs of the roles and systems within our respective kura equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to flourish in their futures?
- How can we take small steps now towards where we think leadership might need to be in the future?
Light dinner provided.
