2017-2018 GRIP Leadership Secondary Conference Workbook

CONFERENCE BOOKLET

GRIP STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE A PRACTICAL AND INTERACTIVE TRAINING CONFERENCE FOR STUDENT LEADERS

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WHERE TO SIT

CERTIFICATES FOR STUDENTS

Adults are encouraged to sit with their students

Personalised certificates for participants can be

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BREAK TIMES

FEEDBACK

As you are aware, food is not provided today.

We would highly value feedback from every

However, morning tea is provided for adults

adult here today (including non-teachers).

only. Please advise your own students of

It only takes 1 minute and is designed

instructions for break times. We kindly ask that

to be easily completed on your phone at

everyone refrains from going onto the stage

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during breaks. You may take photos in front of the stage, or make use of the dedicated time

SPECIAL RESOURCE OFFER

for on-stage photos from 2.20pm.

The brand new ‘Practical Extension Sessions’ resource has 24 video and workbook sessions

RESOURCES

directly related to extending today’s topics. This

You are welcome to browse during sessions

is available at a discounted price of $149, and

as well as breaks. One of our new resources

any school who purchases this is also able to

is totally free, our team can assist you in

select $100 of additional resources at no extra

claiming this. For paid resources, a 20%

cost. We will also allow your whole staff cohort

discount is offered for purchases made at the

to access our staff PD portal for 12 months at

conference, and an invoice can be sent to the

no cost.

school if you wish. (A description of the brand new resources is at the back of this booklet.)

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Program

9:00am Session 1

Contributing Positive Change as a Team

10:30am Morning Tea Break

Optional Session: Our Favourite Fundraising Ideas

10:55am Session 2 - Commences with all students in Main Room.

Transforming My Integrity

Electives (choose 1)

Option 1: Transforming My Capacity

Option 2: Tansforming Event Participation

12:30pm Lunch Break 1:00pm Session 3 - Go straight to Elective Room after lunch break.

Electives (choose 1)

Option 3: Transforming School Pride

Option 4: Transforming the Effectiveness of Our Team

1:45pm Q&A with GRIP Leadership Team and Final Review 2:30pm Close (will conclude approximately 10 minutes early to allow time for photos).

(Program subject to change at any time)

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elective sessions

MORNING TEA OPTIONAL SESSION Our Favourite Fundraising Ideas

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Room)

Many student leaders love to fundraise for school and charity projects, but most people agree that raffles and sausage sizzles can become repetitive! This short session will share many of the best ideas that the GRIP Leadership team have come across. These ideas will increase the fun and the funds raised when it comes to this aspect of student leadership.

ELECTIVE SESSION #1 (choose one) Transforming My Capacity

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Room)

Student leaders usually carry a heavy load. This often means that whilst being involved in many things, some leaders fall short of what they hoped to achieve in each area. This practical workshop will teach leaders strategies for increasing their capacity, making the leadership journey more enjoyable and more productive.

Transforming Event Participation (

Room)

Wouldn’t it be great if large crowds of students automatically flocked to every event hosted by student leaders? Sometimes this happens, but this practical workshop will examine four reasons why this isn’t usually the case. Following this, the session will explore four strategies proven to increase student participation.

ELECTIVE SESSION #2 (choose one) Transforming School Pride (

Room)

How much pride do students currently show in your school? From time to time, all schools can do with a boost in this area. It’s not something that can be transformed overnight, but student leaders are usually the best people to lead the charge. This workshop will equip student leaders with practical strategies for improving this aspect of any school.

Transforming the Effectiveness of Our Team (

Room)

Motivated leaders can end up frustrated if it feels like a leadership team is crawling along at a snail’s pace. With lots of ideas and lots of potential, it is important that all student leadership teams are on a pathway to being highly effective. This workshop will explore practical ways for leadership teams to ensure that they start off effectively, and continue being successful as the journey continues.

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Pre-Conference activities For those who arrive early, compete against your friends to be the first to complete these two puzzles.

Puzzle #1: Sudoku Difficulty Level: Easy Instructions: Using the numbers 1-9, complete each puzzle below by using every number once in each row, column and 3x3 square.

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Puzzle #2: 7 Little Words Instructions: Arrange the tiles of letters below into the 7 words to match the 7 clues. Tiles may only be used once and do not become available again for other words.

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1. Dustlike substance

6 letters

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2. Specific

7 letters

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3. Late meal

6 letters

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4. Shoulder blade

7 letters

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5. End of a rifle

6 letters

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6. Dive with a big splash

10 letters

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7. Insects

4 letters

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Introduction Activities In leadership, TRANSFORM means to make changes that help others and also to grow myself.

A student leader that transforms will: 1. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _____________________________________________________________________________________

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IN ANIMAL AVENUE

GENER STAT

ITY UN T MM ES CO CH

I can sing Baa Baa Black Sheep

I have travelled overseas

NURSERY CIRCUIT

INTERNATIONAL LANE

PA R K IN

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COMMUNITY CHEST

RESPONSIBILITY STATION

I can sound like

an animal

CHANCE

IRTY ION

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VISITING

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I can do 20 push-ups

BODYBUILDER BOULEVARD

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HOSPITAL HIGHWAY

SPORT STREET

I have had a broken arm

I have won a grand final

COMMUNITY CHEST

INTE STA

CHANCE

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I can dance the twist

O G TALENT TERRACE

CIRCUS CRESCENT

ROSITY TION

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I can juggle

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CONTRIBUTING POSITIVE CHANGE AS A TEAM In leadership, TRANSFORM means to make ________________________________________ and also to grow myself. how your team can contribute A change

C ____________________________________________________________________________________ H ____________________________________________________________________________________ A ____________________________________________________________________________________ MY PROPOSED CHANGE: _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ SIGNIFICANT:

DIFFERENT:

N____________________________________________________________________________________ activity: (List people, or groups of people whom you would need to help you implement this change).

___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________

G ____________________________________________________________________________________ E ____________________________________________________________________________________

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POSSIBLE AREAS FOR CHANGE: For each sentence, write the number of the response that fits your school best.

3 = That’s our school!

2 = This is probably our school.

1 = This is probably not our school

0 = Definitely not our school! ___ 1.

Most of the students seem to generally be proud of our school.

___ 2.

Our school has some charity projects that are effective each year.

___ 3.

There are regularly things happening at school for students to get involved in.

___ 4.

Most activities that are organised at our school have fairly good participation.

___ 5.

Older students at our school often do things to help out younger students.

___ 6.

The student leadership team usually makes a noticeable difference to our school.

___ 7.

Our students generally stick to the school dress code.

___ 8.

Our students are fairly active in volunteering for worthwhile causes.

___ 9.

Previous student leaders have often run lunchtime events and activities.

___ 10. When asking for student volunteers for an activity there is normally a good response. ___ 11. Students often look out for others at our school. ___ 12. Usually the student leadership team follows through on their ideas and plans. ___ 13. Most students generally speak positively about our school. ___ 14. The broader community appreciates the things our school does for others. ___ 15. Students who choose not to play sport still have other things offered for them. ___ 16. Students usually show enthusiasm for events and activities. ___ 17. Previous student leaders usually do well at thinking about the interests of others. ___ 18. Aspects of our school have been significantly shaped by past student leaders.

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Tabulation STEP 1: Put the number (0-3) of your response to each test question next to the matching number below.

STEP 2: Add up the numbers in each row (reading across), and record the TOTAL. STEP 3: Wait to be instructed on what to write in the AREA FOR CHANGE column.

TOTAL

AREA FOR CHANGE

1.

7.

13.

A.

2.

8.

14.

B.

3.

9.

15.

C.

4.

10.

16.

D.

5.

11.

17.

E.

6.

12.

18.

F.

QUESTIONS: Which two areas did you score the LOWEST? These are possibly the areas that would benefit most from implementing a change of some sort. _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ What ideas do you have for some kind of change or transformation to the areas you identified above? _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________

From the 24 brand new ‘Practical Extension Sessions’ use these 3 sessions to extend this conference topic: 1. How to Take Your Idea and Properly Clarify What You Want to Achieve.

2. Tips for Getting a Variety of People Involved in a Change.

3. How to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Change.

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TRANSFORMING MY INTEGRITY

1. ____________________________

2. ___________________________

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4 ways to grow in INTEGRITY

3. ___________________________

4. ___________________________

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_______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________

From the 24 brand new ‘Practical Extension Sessions’ use these 3 sessions to extend this conference topic: 1. How a Leader Can Make the Right Decision.

2. Strategies for Doing the Right Thing When Others are Not. 3. 3 Ways to Regain Integrity After Big Mistakes.

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transforming my capacity

Which of the things in the video are the things that seem to add to your heavy load the most? ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 3 tips to have a greater capacity: 1. __________________________________________________ Organisation

Computers & technology

Encouraging others

Researching

Public speaking

Performing

Writing

Teaching others

Music

Managing a team

Building & construction

Problem solving

Sport

Inventing new things

Giving instructions

Taking notes

Listening

Planning events

Having a conversation

Creativity

2. __________________________________________________ _________________________________________

___________________________________

___________________________________ WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN?

_________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________

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With the exception of social media, what is one of the most helpful apps you use? ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________

SESSION SUMMARY: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________

From the 24 brand new ‘Practical Extension Sessions’ use these 3 sessions to extend this conference topic: 1. Knowing Why I Already Feel Overloaded.

2. 4 Tips for Managing Time Well.

3. How to Prioritise as a Leader.

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transforming event participation ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ students participate when: 1. ________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________________________________________

SESSION SUMMARY: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________

From the 24 brand new ‘Practical Extension Sessions’ use these 3 sessions to extend this conference topic: 1. Tips for Having Layers of Involvement in Your Event.

2. Building Relationships with a Range of Students.

3. How to Gain Ownership from All Students.

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transforming school pride how to transform school pride: 1. ________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________ WHAT DO YOU SEE? 1. ________________________________

4. _______________________________

2. ________________________________

5. _______________________________

3. ________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________

From the 24 brand new ‘Practical Extension Sessions’ use these 3 sessions to extend this conference topic: 1. How to Turn Negatives into Positives.

2. Tips for Celebrating Things in Your School.

3. 3 Ways for Leaders to Set the Example.

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transforming the effectiveness of our team how to increase the effectiveness of your team: 1. ________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________________________________________

SESSION SUMMARY: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________

From the 24 brand new ‘Practical Extension Sessions’ use these 3 sessions to extend this conference topic: 1. How to Create a Team Plan.

2. Quick Ideas for Short Term Activities and Projects.

3. Tips for Building Friendship Within Your Team.

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OUR FAVOURITE FUNDRAISING IDEAS 1. ________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________

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connecting with other leaders NAME:_________________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT:______________________________________________________________________________

NAME:_________________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT:______________________________________________________________________________

NAME:_________________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT:______________________________________________________________________________

Q&A With GRIP Leadership Team My Possible Questions to Ask 1. ___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

Notes from Questions Answered ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________

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Moving forward Write some basic responses to the statements below. This will assist in ensuring that today has maximum impact for you and those you lead.

Something new I learned about leadership today is: _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ One way our leadership team can contribute positive change is: _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ One way I can ensure I display integrity is: _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ One way I can help others in the school personally is: _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ A leadership skill that I need to work on is: _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ During my time as a student leader I am most looking forward to: _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________

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FEEDBACK

review form

TEACHER

This form is available for easy online completion at: gripleadership.com/feedback

Instead of using this paper form, complete the simple ONLINE form right now and it will INSTANTLY email you our series of free posters relating to today’s topics.

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ School: _______________________________________________________________________________ Conference City/Town: _________________________________________________________________ How worthwhile was today’s conference for your group?

Very

Partly

Less

What did you like most about the conference? ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have any suggestions for improvement? ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Our office can still email you the leadership posters in due course if you provide your email address below: ______________________________________________________________________________________ (To receive the free posters instantly, fill out this form online at gripleadership.com/feedback)

If you have used this paper version of the feedback form, it can be handed to our team at the resources table, or left on your seat for us to collect after the conference.

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brand new resources!!!

PRACTICAL EXTENSION SESSIONS Normally $189 | Conference Discount $151 24 video and workbook sessions directly related to extending today’s topics. Throughout this booklet we have indicated the resource sessions that extend each conference session.

101 IDEAS FOR IMPROVING YOUR SCHOOL Normally $20 | Conference Discount $16 Filled with practical ideas for student leaders to make a variety of realistic and beneficial improvements at any school.

101 WAYS TO INFLUENCE YOUNGER STUDENTS Normally $20 | Conference Discount $16 Student leadership is more than organising projects and events, as this resource unpacks.

A GUIDE TO SELECTING STUDENT LEADERS - RESOURCE KIT Normally $39 | Conference Discount $31 Videos, templates, resources and guidance for teachers to implement a considered process of selecting student leaders.

BEING A ROLE MODEL Normally $39 | Conference Discount $31 Videos, activities, posters and practical advice on this extremely important aspect of leadership.

GROWING AS A LEADER Normally $39 | Conference Discount $31 Videos, activities and advice for helping those who have never thought of them self as a leader.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE YEAR LEVELS Normally $39 | Conference Discount $31 Videos, information sheets and planning tools to implement a school framework for helping every student to lead.

THE ULTIMATE STUDENT LEADERSHIP ARTICLE ARCHIVE Normally $20 | **FREE FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDEES** 50 of the best articles written for teachers who work in leadership development. A huge variety of topics such as student leadership team oversight, leadership culture and leadership in the classroom.

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ABOUT GRIP LEADERSHIP

GRIP Leadership is an independent organisation that exists to train and develop leaders with a special focus on school students and the educational sector. Most known for the

‘GRIP Student Leadership Conferences’, the team also presents tailored seminars and presentations for schools. GRIP Leadership programs are fresh, practical, interactive and enjoyed by tens of thousands of students each year. GRIP Leadership is endorsed by leaders, educators, politicians and business people.

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