Research

Leadership Type

 * number of students
 * use of portfolios
 * themes that represents the leadership team
 * process of selection
 * when does induction begin?
 * what does it involve?
 * what are the requirements?

Leadership Support

 * youth minister, SRC co ordinator, etc
 * networking with other schools/groups/organisations
 * do you have meetings with junior leader, teachers, other schools, or community groups. how does this work?

Buddy System

 * are they involved in the Year 7 camp ?
 * how do they support students with special needs?

Leadership Days/Events/Workshops/Forums/Conferences

 * what events is the leadership team involved in ?
 * does the school host any events? e.g. training for the year 11 -> 12 leaders

Newsletter/Magazine

 * what is the frequency ?
 * what opportunities do students have to be involved in the school newsletter/magazine?
 * is there a student newsletter/magazine?

Community involvement

 * what community events is the leadership involved in? e.g. nursing home visits
 * have they taken the initiative to help out those in need?

Social justice

 * how is your school involved in social justice? e.g. night patrol, project compassion
 * is there a social justice group?

Assemblies and school events

 * what is the role of the leadership team in assemblies and schools events such as walkathon, mass & liturgies (palm sunday, easter, christmas), sports/athletics/swimming carnival -> is there support or recognitions?

Miscellaneous

 * Is there a leadership handbook or procedure available?
 * Are students allowed to leave the school during free/study periods?
 * What problems has the leadership team encountered? What have been the solutions?
 * Will you be able to provide us with any resources or information regarding leadership?
 * If you have any additional thoughts or feedback, feel free to write it down.
 * what role do the junior leaders have? how to increase this? how to nurture their leadership?

OTHER SURVEY

 * what have you done personally to take initiative as a leader outside of school

=Immersion Research:=
 * Class rep responsibilities eg canteen duty
 * Role of SRC
 * Becoming a leader only for the sake of taking a role for the name/badge not for carrying/developing real responsibility
 * Leaders ask students what activities would help them enjoy school life
 * Yr 7 should be involved in leadership workshops
 * Lack of involvement/opportunities for juniors
 * Class reps could be changed after semester to allow more opportunities
 * SRC should have more leadership roles
 * Class reps and other leaders need more responsibility/opportunities
 * More recognition for students (merits/awards, recognition)
 * To change leadership structure, and roles and responsibilities and involvement in school activities
 * Greater responsibility for class reps
 * Leaders should be able to stand out
 * Procedural handbook for leadership
 * The structure of leadership can be buddy system to help Year 7s transition to the school

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