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STRATEGIC PLANS - STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS & COMMUNITY

RENEWED FOCUS ON

STUDENT

LEADERSHIP

Hale School recognises that leadership is an integral part of
student wellbeing. Our motto ‘Duty’ is central to all that we do
and is in close alignment with the Anglican tradition of servant
leadership. Through leadership, our hope is that boys will
emerge from their journey through Hale inspired to live their
lives purposefully and to be men for others.
Hale School provides opportunities for all students to learn about
leadership and apply their learning in real contexts within the
school setting and beyond. Students are entrusted to assume
real and tangible roles, exercise autonomy, and be accountable link in with the School Prefect leadership team, Pastoral Care
to themselves and others. By integrating student leadership into Leaders and Assistant Heads of House who will serve as
the wellbeing framework, student voice is amplified and becomes mentors and guides. Boys will attend regular meetings and take
more authentic and meaningful. Looking ahead, student part in the Emerging Leaders program to increase connections
leadership programs at Hale will be broadened to foster a culture between year groups.
drawing on a variety of leadership models that help to develop
character, wellbeing and a strong sense of duty. Further leadership opportunities will present in the form of
service learning, peer mentoring, academic tutoring, speaking
From 2023, three priorities will be explored:
at assemblies, promoting guest speakers, and organising
1. Access to contemporary leadership education. interhouse competitions and fundraising. In addition, connections
with St Mary’s and other girls’ schools will be enhanced through
2. Increased opportunities to lead.
regular student meetings and social activities.
3. Expansion of leadership roles within the student community.
As boys move into their senior years, they will be encouraged
The first of these elements focuses on specific initiatives that to step up for public speaking, the Emerging Leaders and LEAP
will give students the opportunity to learn about leadership. In (Leadership Excellence Accelerating Potential) programs, and
order to lead others, you must first learn to lead yourself. In Year participation in active leadership micro-credentials.
5, boys will learn about self-awareness, self-regulation, character The third element is designed to broaden and strengthen the
strengths and self-leadership integrated into the Personal and student leadership roles from Years 6 to 12. Students will have
Self Development programs. Boys will have the opportunity to the opportunity to lead in various domains or portfolios, which
attend the GRIP Leadership Primary School Conference, and include academic, spiritual, pastoral care, peer mentoring, the
in Year 6, focus on the building blocks of leadership, mentored arts and co-curricular, sport and service learning. House and
by the Year 12 School Prefects. In Year 7, boys will learn about School Prefect teams will play a pivotal role in promoting student
emotional intelligence through the Outdoor Education camp, initiatives in all areas from charity and fundraising, promoting
Personal Development and Character Education programs to diversity and inclusivity, to enhancing the connections within and
name just a few.
between each house.
Student voice will be amplified through the Student
Representative Councils (SRC) that span Years 7 to 10. The Leadership is everybody’s business at Hale School. It is important
SRCs provide house-based representation with academic, for students to actively contribute to the direction and tone of
pastoral, arts, sporting and co-curricular focuses. The student the School and the wider community in a rich, rewarding and
representatives will be asked to coordinate one significant event meaningful way.
or ongoing initiative throughout the year. The SRCs would also Brett Will, Director of Students & Leadership (2022)

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