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Year 8 Girls' Leadership Academy
St Paul’s College recognises the importance of leadership opportunities in the development of all students. The Girls' Leadership Academy is an opportunity for all Year 8 girls in 2022 to develop effective leadership qualities through ongoing and targeted leadership development opportunities throughout their five years at St Paul’s College.
The program will be delivered in an inclusive, friendly, and nurturing environment which promotes mindfulness, fostering a positive mindset and understanding one’s self-identity. Coaching and positive education will inform the academy, which will develop throughout the girls’ five years as the ultimate female leaders in our community.
As the trailblazers of our transition to co-education, the 2022 Year 8 girls will be presented with a number of responsibilities and opportunities to develop skills, and actively represent our school. The Girls' Leadership Academy will equip students with transferable leadership skills, including:
- excellent problem-solving
- confident and effective communicators
- resilient critical thinkers
- active citizens who have a strong conviction for social justice
Throughout their five years in the academy, students will participate in workshops and activities including:
- Public speaking and effective communication
- Volunteering and contributing to the St Paul’s Community
- Participating in Passion Projects and event planning
- Social Justice and Advocacy (being an active citizen)
- Charities and fundraising
- Developing self-identity and expression
- Positive Education
- Developing positive relationships with others
- Mentoring younger students
- Feedback to College, College Board and Edmund Rice Education with practical review processes around co-education
- Gender in education
In addition, inspirational guest speakers and mentors will be invited to work with our Girls' Leadership Academy students.
We are highly excited about the opportunities which will be available to our Year 8 girls for 2022. Updates about the academy will be provided throughout this year.