GRIP STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS The conference was very engaging and the students have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The students are buzzing with excitement for the coming year and are enthusiastically bouncing ideas off each other. Thank you. Mr Anthony Gaias, Holy Trinity School NSW ALL NEW SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS FOR THIS YEAR: Now held annually in over 30 towns and cities across every state and territory. This brochure has details of conferences for SECONDARY students. For separate information about PRIMARY student conferences in over 50 towns and cities visit www.gripleadership.com.au. WHY THIS IS UNIQUE? PRACTICAL and HANDS ON activities that students love Sessions allow students to INTERACT with leaders from other schools ELECTIVE WORKSHOPS cover all of the essential leadership topics GROUP WORK allows for students to take steps whilst at the conference Dozens of FRESH IDEAS working wonders in other schools As well as loads of information it is definitely FUN and ENTERTAINING AUSTRALIA S MOST POPULAR event for training student leaders ALL NEW SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS FOR THIS YEAR: The People Pathway: Who Should a Student Leader Focus On? (Plenary Session) How to Maximise My Contribution to My Team (Elective Workshop) How to Involve More People in School Events (Elective Workshop) How to Create an Amazing School Culture (Elective Workshop) How to Choose and Advance a Cause (Elective Workshop) Q & A with GRIP Leadership Team (Plenary Session) Top Tips for House Captains (Elective Workshop) The Character of a Leader (Plenary Session) REGISTER NOW FOR THE GRIP STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Page 1 of 5
THE OUTCOMES WE WILL COVER IN THIS YEAR S PROGRAM: Why leadership should be about PEOPLE and not POSITION or POWER. The 4 parts of the PEOPLE PATHWAY model which lays out a path for student leaders to follow. Why CHARACTER is the important STARTING POINT for any student stepping into leadership. We will explore 4 CORE CHARACTER TRAITS of a leader: confidence with humility, others focused, reliability and empathy. The big mistake that many student leaders make when trying to INVOLVE MORE PEOPLE in school EVENTS. The 3 essential strategies for ENGAGING more STUDENTS in school events. The importance of identifying OTHER STUDENTS who can play a role alongside student leaders. The 4 ways for student leaders to GAIN THE TRUST of their PEERS. We will explore the important balance student leaders need to have between EXCITING PROJECTS and other NECESSARY TASKS. The 4 ways for EVERY INDIVIDUAL to make their own unique and valuable CONTRIBUTION to a broader team of leaders. Understanding SCHOOL CULTURE and how a collective group of leaders can POSITIVELY SHAPE it. How student leaders can implement meaningful TRADITIONS to the school. Literally dozens of new ideas for EVENTS and FUNDRAISERS that can easily be organised by STUDENTS and fulfill a valuable PURPOSE within your school. The benefits of INVOLVING A WHOLE SCHOOL in contributing to a CAUSE in broader SOCIETY. Understanding the 6 considerations that assist leaders to CHOOSE THE RIGHT CAUSE for the school to support. The 4 sequential steps to ADVANCING a worthwhile cause and seeing long-term impact. The strategies that HOUSE CAPTAINS can use to maximise PARTICIPATION and ENTHUSIASM within their house. WHO FACILITATES THE GRIP STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE? This conference does not feature guest speakers, but is presented by a team of specialists in the area of student leadership. The GRIP Leadership team is comprised of young men and women who know what it s like to be in the shoes of a student leader. Some team members are recent school graduates with the ability to share from their own recent experience. Other team members are in their twenties and thirties and have worked across thousands of schools to develop a career exploring what works, what s current and what s possible in the area of student leadership. The youthful and professional nature of the GRIP Leadership team is such that teachers consistently compliment about their ability to engage the students whilst presenting a wealth of meaningful leadership concepts. (More information on GRIP Leadership is available at www.gripleadership.com.au) Page 2 of 5
2018-2019 SECONDARY PROGRAM - THEME: THE PEOPLE PATHWAY All plenary sessions and electives include presentations, activities, discussions, and leadership games. Sessions are updated every year so that students can attend numerous years if desired. **ALL BRAND NEW SESSIONS** 8.30am Doors Open 9.00am SESSION 1 Plenary Session: The People Pathway This session emphasises that leadership is about people, not position or power. This being the case, we unpack the question who should a student leader focus on? To answer this in a practical way this session teaches students how to apply the People Pathway model. This tool assists students in understanding the four categories of people on the pathway: self, student leaders, school community and society. As part of the session, students will exchange ideas and experiences with leaders from other schools and commence planning an implementation plan for leading the people on their own pathway. 10.30am Morning Tea Morning Tea Optional Session: Top Tips for House Captains A vibrant house system has the potential to be a significant addition to many schools. This optional session is included in the conference to pass on tips that are specific to students assigned to leadership roles within a house structure. The practical advice and video examples will give House Captains strategies to see immediate improvement to their house spirit and involvement. 10.55am SESSION 2 Plenary Session: Character of a Leader Before trying to change the world, a leader should always commit to developing their own character. By having sound character, a leader positions themselves to ensure that the influence they have on others is positive. This session will assist student leaders in developing character that is described as having confidence with humility, being others focused, being reliable and showing empathy. ELECTIVES #1 (choose 1) Option 1: How to Involve More People in School Events Every student leader seems to love the prospect of having more people involved in school events. To try and achieve this, leaders almost always focus on improving the event and misunderstand that the focus should always be on people. This workshop equips students with three practical strategies for improving event attendance by focusing on people. This elective has numerous examples from other schools. Option 2: How to Maximise My Contribution to My Team Being part of a team is much more than being given a role. Imagine if every member of your student leadership team contributed to their maximum level. This workshop equips students with four practical strategies designed to make every leader a valuable member of the team. 12.30pm Lunch Break 1.00pm SESSION 3 ELECTIVES #2 (choose 1) Option 3: How to Create an Amazing School Culture Student leaders are uniquely positioned to have a considerable influence on the culture of their school. By implementing the right strategies, student leaders can genuinely influence the attitudes, behaviours and customs that exist within the student body. By considering examples of other schools, this workshop will examine three helpful approaches to create an amazing culture at any school. Option 4: How to Choose and Advance a Cause There are lots of great causes that are worthy of support, so how should student leaders go about selecting the right one? The first part of this workshop takes students through a practical tool for identifying a suitable cause to support. After identifying this cause, the second part of the workshop unpacks the four steps to advance the cause so that the school can make the biggest impact possible. 1:45pm 2.30pm Q&A With GRIP Leadership Team and Final Review Close Page 3 of 5
DATES AND LOCATIONS: New South Wales Sydney Option #1 7th Nov 2018 Quaycentre @ Sydney Olympic Park Sydney Option #2 6th Mar 2019 Western Sydney University (Venue TBC) Lismore 29th Oct 2018 Southern Cross University Coffs Harbour 30th Oct 2018 Coffs Ex Services Club Tamworth 31st Oct 2018 Tamworth War Memorial Town Hall Dubbo 1st Nov 2018 Dubbo RSL Memorial Club Newcastle 6th Nov 2018 Newcastle City Hall Albury/Wodonga 12th Nov 2018 Commercial Club Albury Wollongong 15th Nov 2018 WIN Entertainment Centre Queensland Brisbane 26th Feb 2019 Sleeman Sports Complex Gold Coast 9th Nov 2018 Griffith University Cairns 12th Feb 2019 Pullman Reef Hotel Casino Rockhampton 12th Feb 2019 Rockhampton Leagues Club Townsville 13th Feb 2019 Mercure Townsville Mackay 13th Feb 2019 Mackay Ent. & Conv. Centre Sunshine Coast 22nd Feb 2019 Lake Kawana Community Centre Toowoomba 28th Feb 2019 Highfields Cultural Centre South Australia Adelaide 22nd Mar 2019 Adelaide Entertainment Centre Mt Gambier 14th Mar 2019 University of SA - Mt Gambier Campus Whyalla 31st May 2019 University of SA - Whyalla Campus Tasmania Hobart 22nd Feb 2019 Derwent Entertainment Centre Launceston 18th Feb 2019 The Tailrace Centre Western Australia Perth 26th Mar 2019 Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre Albany 28th Mar 2019 Albany Entertainment Centre Bunbury 29th Mar 2018 South West Italian Club Australian Capital Territory Canberra 16th Nov 2018 Australian Institute of Sport Northern Territory Darwin 8th Mar 2019 Hilton Darwin Victoria Melbourne 12th Mar 2019 Melbourne Conv. & Exhibition Centre Albury/Wodonga 12th Nov 2018 Commercial Club, Albury Ballarat 13th Nov 2018 Federation University THE INVESTMENT IN YOUR LEADERS: (online price) $47 (plus GST) per student (includes registration, workbook & pen) $20 (plus GST) per accompanying staff member or adult (includes staff morning tea) HOW TO REGISTER: Visit gripleadership.com.au and complete the simple online booking form. No payment is required at the time of booking, as an invoice will automatically be emailed to you so you can arrange payment. Page 4 of 5
WHAT TEACHERS SAID LAST YEAR: Genuine enthusiasm... I can see the genuine enthusiasm and determination on the faces of my students. They now recognise the wonderful opportunity they have as student leaders to make a positive change. Thank you! Kristi Bourke, Chanel College QLD My students feel empowered... After the conference my student leadership group felt that they really can make a difference in our school, that tasks are not out of reach, and now have a better range of tools and guides to help them achieve it. The biggest plus for me is seeing my students feel empowered. Sarah Kidd, Port Lincoln High School SA Definitely recommend... The conference provided students (and teachers!) with practical ways to become effective leaders no matter what position or title they may hold. Definitely recommend! Emily Law, St Andrews Christian College VIC Practical leadership strategies... The Grip Leadership Conference provided succinct and practical leadership strategies which can be easily implemented by students. Students from different schools interacted easily with each other due to the highly engaging atmosphere created by the enthusiasm of the GRIP presenters. Arianna Greinke, St Ursula s College QLD Providing a scaffold for teachers to implement... Short, punchy sessions that appealed to students and directly related to leadership in schools. Thank you very much for speaking into the lives of young people and for providing a scaffold for teachers to implement. My encouragement to all. Glen Strange, Ballarat Christian College VIC Will definitely come back... The day was extremely worthwhile, and the students were engaged throughout - will definitely come back next year. Nikole Brooks, St Mary s College NSW Enhancing their leadership... The GRIP Leadership Conference was a fantastic day for our students. The opportunity to listen to practical examples enhancing their leadership skills will be invaluable as they embark on their student leadership roles next year. Matt Carroll, Marymount College QLD Page 5 of 5 Phone: (02) 8814 7211 Email: info@gripleadership.com.au Post: PO Box 6561 Baulkham Hills NSW Page 2153 5 of 5