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Featured Primary School 

Torrensville Primary School Students Become Sustainability Superheroes

November 20, 2019 Editor

Students from Torrensville Primary School are leading the way to sustainability for their peers and community by donning “Sustainability Superhero”

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Connolly Primary School Students Create Growing in Harmony Garden

November 19, 2019 Editor

Year 6 students from Connolly Primary School have partnered with their Year 2 “buddies” to create a “Growing in Harmony

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Northern Beaches Secondary College Students Enhance Learning Space

November 18, 2019 Editor

Northern Beaches Secondary College student leaders on the Cromer Campus have collaborated with staff, local artists and businesses to cover

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SchoolAid Invites Student Leaders to Partner in Bushfire Aid

November 15, 2019 Editor

Registered charity organisation SchoolAid has launched a fire recovery appeal in light of the current bushfires throughout New South Wales

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Loxton High School Student Recognised as Student Citizen of the Year in South Australia

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 Editor

William Gillett from Loxton High School has received the 2019 Student Citizen of the Year award at the Student Citizenship

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New Funding Opportunity for NSW Student Leaders to Create Sustainability Projects

November 13, 2019 Editor

NSW Education have announced new grants for NSW public schools with the purpose of empowering sustainability-focused projects. The four-year project

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Port Augusta West Primary School Students Continue “Build and Donate” Tradition

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 Editor

Port August West Primary School students have continued a tradition at their school by making and donating two wooden benches

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Rove McManus to Inspire Students at National Young Leaders Day

November 8, 2019November 8, 2019 Editor

Rove McManus is the latest high profile Australian to be announced as a speaker at the upcoming ‘National Young Leaders

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Featured Secondary School 

Ipswich State High School Students Use Online Survey to Create Tuck Shop Menu

November 6, 2019 Editor

Students from Ipswich State High School have used an online survey to gather data from their peers on what food

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East Brisbane State School Students Collaborate to Help School Groundskeeper

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 Editor

East Brisbane State Schools students have taken initiative and invented what they have named a “Super Smart Sprinkler” system to

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Northern Beaches Secondary College Student Leaders Gather from Five Campuses

November 1, 2019 Editor

Northern Beaches Secondary College’s new Student Leadership Team has gathered from across five college campuses for a leadership training day

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Leumeah Public School Students Serve Teachers for World Teachers’ Day

October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 Editor

Leumeah Public School students have dressed as flight attendants and served their teachers to thank them as part of World

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Bingara Central School Leaders Create Giving Tree For Community

October 29, 2019 Editor

Bingara Central School Student Representative Council leaders have started a “Giving Tree” that they explain is to, “help the Bingara

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West High Student Leader Fundraises for Special Education Department

October 29, 2019 Editor

Student, Rae Gilstad, organised a community fundraiser called “First Steps” to purchase resources for the Special Education Department at Billings

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St Peters Lutheran College Student Leaders Use Krispy Kremes for Headspace

October 25, 2019 Editor

St Peters Lutheran College student leaders have raised $2,300 towards mental health organisation “Headspace” through their event named ‘Go Nuts

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Featured Secondary School 

St Scholastica’s College Captain Joins Student Leaders to Visit Middle East

October 24, 2019 Editor

St Scholastica’s College Captain, Ashleigh Chatelier, will join 15 other student leaders for a Middle Eastern Educational Tour in January

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Featured University 

Student Leads 24-Hour Cycle Challenge Fundraiser

October 22, 2019 Editor

21-year-old University of Tasmania student Holly Geard has led a 24-hour cycle challenge which fundraised $2512.15 towards the Westpac Rescue

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Redlynch State College Student Leaders Mass Spread Random Acts of Kindness

October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 Editor

Redlynch State College Primary and Secondary students have embraced the opportunity to show random acts of kindness (RAKs) across their

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Ormeau State School Student Leaders Organise Water Drive for Neighbour Schools

October 15, 2019 Editor

Ormeau State School student leaders have organised a “water drive” collecting bottled water for donation to schools currently experiencing drought

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Tempe High School Students Turn Old Bus into Modern Study Space

October 14, 2019 Editor

Tempe High School student leaders gathered staff and parents to help them use an old bus to create additional study

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Student Leaders Gather to Tackle Local Issues Across Eurobodalla and Bega Valley

October 11, 2019 Editor

Student leaders from around Eurobodalla and Bega Valley have gathered to attend the inaugural Regional Development Australia Far South Coast

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The Australians Chosen to Inspire Students at the National Young Leaders Day

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 Editor

Halogen Australia has released the line-up of speakers who will inspire students at the upcoming National Young Leaders Days (speakers

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Windsor Public School Student Leaders Celebrate 150 Years of Their School

October 9, 2019 Editor

Windsor Public School student leaders have hosted an assembly with alumni and government guests to celebrate 150 years since their

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Student Leaders Across Warrnambool and Moyne Share Projects

October 8, 2019 Editor

Student leaders from multiple schools across Warrnambool and Moyne have presented their ideas as student leadership teams to family, friends

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Murrumbidgee Regional High School Students Lead the Way in Solar Technology

October 4, 2019 Editor

Murrumbidgee Regional High School students have taken the lead on embracing renewable energy by learning about and designing solar-powered cars.

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Our 5 Favourite Student Leader Success Stories from September

October 2, 2019 Editor

Every day we share success stories of student leaders who are making a difference with great ideas. We believe that

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Featured Secondary School 

St George Girls and Sydney Technical High Schools Run Combined Trivia Night

October 1, 2019 Editor

St George Girls High School and Sydney Technical High School have run a Year 12 combined Trivia Night described as

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Woodleigh School Senior Alice Bertram Recognised for Excellence in Leadership and Service

October 1, 2019 Editor

Woodleigh School Year 12 student leader Alice Bertram has been recognised with an award by The Order of Australia Association

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Suncoast Christian College Students Organise “Fluro Friday” Mental Health Event

September 25, 2019 Editor

Suncoast Christian College Year 11 student leaders have run an inaugural “Fluro Friday” event to raise awareness about mental health

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Kingsgrove North High School Students Organise Multicultural Day for Community

September 24, 2019 Editor

Kingsgrove North High School students have worked in collaboration with staff and community organisations to run Multicultural Day at their

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Peninsula Grammar Students Write Performance to Support Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 Editor

Peninsula Grammar music and drama students have raised funds through an original performance entitled “The Arrival Revisited”. All proceeds from

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GRIP Student Leadership Conference 2020 Theme Revealed

September 23, 2019 Editor

GRIP Student Leadership Conferences for the 2020 season will kick off in Term 4 across regional NSW before hitting the

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St Peters Lutheran College Students Complete Backpack Challenge

September 19, 2019 Editor

More than 20 students in Grades 10-12 from St Peters Lutheran College got involved with the 40 Hour Famine Backpack

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Albany Senior High School Students Clean Up Their Community

September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 Editor

Four students from Albany Senior High School have organised an “Albany Clean Up” project. The students led a team of

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Our Lady of Sion Students Walk Laps for Life

September 17, 2019September 18, 2019 Editor

Students and staff from Our Lady of Sion College were signficant contributors to the recent ‘Relay for Life’ event, held

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Geelong Students Teach Sustainability

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 Editor

‘Kids Teaching Kids’ is a movement promoting student engagement in environment and conservation projects. This week in Australia has been

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Featured Secondary School 

Nambucca High Adds Fun to RUOK Day

September 12, 2019 Editor

Students at Nambucca heads High School embraced the serious message of ‘RUOK Day’ alongside a whole lot of fun. Working

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Narooma High Appoints Ambassadors for RUOK Day

September 12, 2019September 12, 2019 Editor

Narmooma High School, on the New South Wales South Coast, implemented their own student ambassadors for RUOK Day on 12th

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Emmanuel College Asks RUOK?

September 12, 2019September 12, 2019 Editor

Students at Emmanuel College Warrnambool are amongst the many schools who embraced RUOK Day on 12th September. Year 11 student

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Brisbane Grammar School Students Take Backpack Challenge

September 11, 2019 Editor

Brisbane Grammar School students will for the third consecutive year participate in the 40 Hour Famine Backpack Challenge. The challenge

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Marcellin College Student Ambassadors to Indonesia

September 10, 2019September 11, 2019 Editor

Seven students from Marcellin College have been selected as ambassadors to Indonesia in order to develop international leadership capabilities. This

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Rototuna Senior High School Student Developing $400,000 Skatepark

September 4, 2019September 6, 2019 Editor

Rototuna Senior High School student Benjamin Reid has been invited to assist in carrying out a $400,000 skatepark project in

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John Coutis to Speak at All National Young Leaders Days

September 3, 2019 Editor

John Coutis is one of Australia’s most amazing speakers. He shares an incredible message about life without the lower half

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Woodleigh Students Recognise Mental Health Awareness Week

September 2, 2019 Editor

Students from Woodleigh School have been responsible for a number of organised and spontaneous acts in line with Mental Health

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Our 5 Favourite Student Leader Success Stories from August

August 31, 2019September 2, 2019 Editor

Every day we share success stories of student leaders who are making a difference with great ideas. We believe that

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Featured Secondary School 

Camberwell Girls Grammar School Students Create “Amathing Race”

August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 Editor

Students from Camberwell Girls Grammar School’s Maths Team have provided fun for their peers at lunchtime by creating an Amazing

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101 Fundraising Ideas for Student Leaders

August 26, 2019September 23, 2019 Editor

  A new book has been released by GRIP Leadership, giving schools an expansive list of creative fundraising ideas. The

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Calling Young Entrepreneurs in Melbourne

August 26, 2019 Editor

Students in Melbourne have the opportunity to attend an entrepreneurial workshop in the upcoming school holidays. The ‘Dare to Dream’

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Marist Regional College Students Create Daffodil Day Flower Stalls

August 21, 2019 Editor

Marist Regional College Year 7 students are busy preparing flower stalls for Daffodil Day this Friday 23 August. The students

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Santa Maria Students Provide Food for Homeless Women

August 19, 2019 Editor

Santa Maria College students have provided food for a shelter set up as an overnight resting place for homeless women.

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Science Week at Kilvington Grammar

August 16, 2019 Editor

August 10th-19th is National Science Week in Australia. Kilvington Grammar, in Ormond Victoria, are one of the many schools where

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Featured Primary School 

Cooinda Primary School Students Plant 1000 Trees

August 14, 2019August 16, 2019 Editor

One hundred Year 5 and Year 6 students from Cooinda Primary School have contributed to their local community by getting

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Forbes and Parkes High School Students Compete for White Ribbon Cup

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 Editor

Forbes High School and Parkes High School students have organised a multi-layered event to raise awareness of and provide education

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Featured Secondary School 

Toorak College Students Create “Caps for Cancer”

August 12, 2019 Editor

Toorak College boarding students have sewn warm caps for women and children cancer patients in an initiative they have called

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Suncoast Christian College Students Fight for Koalas

August 7, 2019 Editor

Suncoast Christian College students have run a term-long campaign to fundraise and raise awareness about koala endangerment on the Sunshine

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St Luke’s Students Help Out at Nungalinya College

August 6, 2019 Editor

Five St Luke’s Grammar School students have contributed to a working bee at Nungalinya College in Darwin. The students worked

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Chisholm Catholic College Student’s “Potty Poster” Initiative

August 5, 2019August 6, 2019 Editor

Art Committee students from Chisholm Catholic College have started the “Potty Poster” initiative at their school in a bid to

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St Patrick’s College Creates Fisherman Sculpture With Meaning

July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 Editor

Students from St Patrick’s College in Townsville have created a sculpture to represent overfishing as part of the “Strand Ephemera”

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Featured Secondary School 

Peninsula Grammar Invites Melbourne Mobile Farm to Help With Exams

July 30, 2019 Editor

Peninsula Grammar student leaders have organised the ‘Melbourne Mobile Farm’ to visit their school in the lead up to exams.

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NSW Student Leaders to Inform Government on Drought

July 29, 2019July 26, 2019 Editor

Students living in drought-affected areas will have the opportunity to take the lead in discussions about their personal experiences. The

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St Kevin’s College Students Teach Each Other During Holidays

July 24, 2019 Editor

St Kevin’s College year 12 students gathered over the holidays to help one another prepare more effectively for their final

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Williamsville East Students Surprise Themselves for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Society

July 23, 2019 Editor

Three Williamsville East students have raised about $31,000 for the Leukaemia/Lymphoma Society. Avantika Sridhar, Brooke Horn and Ava Horn raised

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Featured Primary School 

Gowrie Street Primary School Creates Art Exhibition

July 22, 2019 Editor

Over 250 Gowrie Street Primary School students are creating artworks as part of their “Dream Big” Exhibition. The event is

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St Andrew’s Anglican College Students Lead the Way in Innovation Awards

July 17, 2019 Editor

Students from St Andrew’s Anglican College have found success in the recent “Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards” on the Sunshine Coast

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Briar Road Public School Students Teaching Culture Together

July 16, 2019September 12, 2019 Editor

Briar Road Public School students have taken the chance to lead their own classmates in learning about traditional Aboriginal and

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Singleton Heights Public School Students Dance Through NAIDOC Week

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 Editor

Singleton Heights Public School students have participated in NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) week by learning and

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Featured Secondary School 

Brain Tumour Battler Focussed on Others

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 Editor

Middleton Grange School student Izaac Wilson has organised an art auction to raise funds for World Vision’s 40 Hour Famine.

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Trevallyn Primary School Keeps Everybody Warm

July 8, 2019 Editor

Trevallyn Primary School Keeps Everybody Warm Trevallyn Primary School students have attended school dressed in their favourite winter apparel as

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Mt St Patricks Students Write a Book in a Day

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 Editor

Mt St Patrick students are preparing to create a book, including illustrations, in a twelve-hour period. 45 students arranged in

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Chisholm Catholic College Can Competition

July 3, 2019 Editor

Chisholm Catholic College students have run a fundraiser collecting non-perishable food items. The four houses within the school competed to

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Primary Student Leader Goes Plastic Fashion Designer

July 2, 2019 Editor

Primary student Harry Robinson has started a business creating and selling sunglasses made from recycled materials. The idea was born

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Parkland High School Freeze ’n’ Slide for a Cause

June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 Editor

Parkland High School students have built an icy cold ‘slip-n-slide’ and challenged both teachers and student leaders to take it

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Tanunda Primary School Sends Light Abroad

June 24, 2019 Editor

Students from Tanunda Primary School have run a successful Autumn Fair Fundraiser with more than a dozen student-led stalls. All

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Tewantin State School’s Tremendous Gift to Timor-Leste

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 Editor

Tewantin State School students have worked together to create care packages containing stationery and personal gifts for children in East

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Students Change Community Bag Habits

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 Editor

The “Respect the Sea and be Plastic Free” initiative has involved 9 schools this year from the Sutherland Shire region.

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Willetton Primary School Students Battle Brain Cancer

June 18, 2019 Editor

Willetton Primary School students Jenna Bass and Leila Dawson are for the second time in their school career leading a

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Help Us Choose How to Put $10,000 to a Good Cause

June 16, 2019June 16, 2019 Editor

At the recent Halogen Australia National Young Leaders Days, students heard the story of the Cotton On Foundation. The story

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Featured Secondary School 

Students Saving the Planet One Artwork at a Time

June 14, 2019 Editor

Students from St George Girls High School, Blakehurst and Sydney Technical High School have participated in the inaugural ‘Speak 4

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Opportunities for Everyone

June 12, 2019 Editor

Meet Rebecca, Jayden and Tamara, three Aboriginal students from diverse backgrounds who all have something in common. The three arrived

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Padthaway’s Crazy Fundraiser

June 11, 2019 Editor

Students from Padthaway Primary School ditched their normal school uniforms and went”crazy”, with a recent ‘Crazy Day’ fundraiser. Along with

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Featured Secondary School 

Double Success with Two Events in One

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 Editor

What do you do when there are two important charities that you would like to support? Perhaps choose both! Students

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Avila Students Showcase Sustainable Food

June 6, 2019June 7, 2019 Editor

A group of Year 12 students have found a fantastic way to promote food sustainability. An entire recipe book has

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Featured Primary School 

Stawell’s Sustainability Ninjas!

June 4, 2019June 3, 2019 Editor

Stawell Primary School students are taking part in a new initiative helping them to learn about and address sustainability in

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Students Gather for National Reconciliation Week

June 3, 2019May 30, 2019 Editor

National Reconciliation Week runs annually in Australia, from 27th May – 3rd June. In the Mandurah region of WA, students

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Learning Leadership Through Volunteering

May 31, 2019May 30, 2019 Editor

A group of students from Mount Blowhard Primary School are using their time to volunteer for causes beyond their school

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First Ever Student Leadership Conference in Port Hedland

May 29, 2019 Editor

The BHP Pilbara Education Partnership, Hedland Academic Enrichment Program sponsored an exciting opportunity for future leaders  in the Pilbara region

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Featured Secondary School 

Ethan Builds a Country Road

May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 Editor

15 year old Ethan Blood has learnt all kinds of skills through his Boy Scout program including cooking, camping and

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Students Save Pets

May 22, 2019May 21, 2019 Editor

Kinross Wolaroi School recently had a member of the Animal Welfare League come and share about the challenges facing the

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Montello Students Get Walking

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Editor

Walk Safely to School Day is an event that happens annually across Australia. This year, one of the participating schools,

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Bread Tags for Wheelchairs

May 20, 2019May 15, 2019 Editor

You are never too young to lead… as proven by Jake, one of the ‘Junior Young Leaders’ at Port Noarlunga

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The Fundraiser that Requires No Funds

May 15, 2019 Editor

Student leaders love the idea of fundraising to help their school, but it’s sometimes hard to keep asking people to

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A Free Event with One Million Students

May 13, 2019 Editor

National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association. Every year a picture book, written

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5 Tips for Successful Student Networking

May 13, 2019 Editor

Seventy percent of job roles are never advertised. So how does anyone ever find a job? Networking is one of

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Students Launch Battery Recycling

May 9, 2019 Editor

Chisholm Catholic College, in Perth WA, has a committee of student leaders focused entirley on the ‘Environment’ portfolio. These student

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National Banana Day

May 6, 2019 Editor

May 1st was declared as National Banana Day in Australia. These kinds of interesting days happen almost every day of

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Buddy Bench for Port Noarlunga Primary

May 5, 2019May 3, 2019 Editor

A group of girls at Port Noarlunga Primary School, south of Adelaide, came up with the idea of a buddy

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222 Pairs of Footy Boots

May 1, 2019 Editor

Max Beadle is just 14-years old, from Broome in Western Australia. This year, Max moved to Melbourne to study at

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Zooper Dooper Thursdays

April 28, 2019September 18, 2019 Editor

Ben Miller is a year 8  students at Kuyper Christian School. He was one of many students who visited the 

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Anzac Spirit and Anzac Biscuits

April 26, 2019 Editor

Ocean Road Primary School, in Mandurah Western Australia, rently held their annual fundraiser for Veterans 360, to tie in with

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Students Unveil Community Art

April 25, 2019April 23, 2019 Editor

Warrnambool East Primary School has a group of students called the ‘Community Crew’, who have unveiled a series of art

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Easter Baskets Bring a Smile

April 23, 2019 Editor

Students at Peninsula Grammar, in Mount Eliza Victoria, have completed their annual Easter basket initiative, a project which sees the

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Top 10 Photos from the National Young Leaders Day

April 23, 2019April 23, 2019 Editor

Halogen Australia host the annual ‘National Young Leaders Day’ in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. The recent season of

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Student Leaders Driver Safety Project

April 22, 2019 Editor

Student leaders from Bialik High School have created a campaign to educate their peers about driver safety. The students set

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Easter Event Encourages Creativity

April 17, 2019 Editor

Students at Laurieton Public School used their creativity to celebrate Easter, with a special ‘Hat Parade held on Friday April 12. The

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5 Uni Courses That Didn’t Exist 10 Years Ago

April 10, 2019 Editor

Disruptive technology, a changing climate and new industry trends means the world of work is constantly evolving. And that means

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Students Embrace Autism Awareness Day

April 3, 2019May 9, 2019 Editor

April 2nd was the twelfth annual World Autism Awareness Day. This day recognises and appreciates people living with autism. Parkville High School

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Full On With Fundraising

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 Editor

Students at St Peter’s College in Melbourne have been ‘full-on’ with fundraising for ‘Project Compassion’. In only a few short

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Pink Stumps Day at Dubbo South

March 28, 2019 Editor

Dubbo South Public School held a special game of cricket between teachers and students, which kicked off ‘Pink Stumps Day’.

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Sophia Sends Support to Christchurch

March 27, 2019 Editor

12 year old Sophia is inviting other students from Australia to join here in sending messages of sympathy and support

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Pi Day and Pie Day

March 17, 2019 Editor

Students at St Columba Anglican School, in Port Macquarie, celebrated “pi and pie” in a special school event on March

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Leaders Seek Guidance from Mentor teachers

March 7, 2019 Editor

Student leaders at Chisholm Catholic College are each paired with a mentor teacher to support them in their leadership role. 

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Kimba Students Visit the Local Council

February 18, 2019 Editor

A dozen leaders from Kimba Area school in South Australia visited their local council this week as part of the

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Student Leaders Gather to Start 2019

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 Editor

The ‘GRIP Student Leadership Conference’ is an annual event in more than 70 cities across Australia and New Zealand. The

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The Speakers Chosen to Inspire Students at the National Young Leaders Day

February 4, 2019February 5, 2019 Editor

Halogen Australia has released the full line-up of speakers who will inspire students at the upcoming National Young Leaders Days

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5 Lessons Student Leaders Can Learn From the 2019 Australians of the Year

January 29, 2019 Editor

Richard Harris and Craig Challen are the two cave divers who helped in the dramatic rescue of twelve boys and

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A New Reality for Students with Special Needs

January 25, 2019 Editor

A Virtual Reality (VR) teaching tool developed by ECU computer science students could transform how some of society’s most vulnerable

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Richmond Students Lay Out Their Priorities

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 Editor

Being a student leader is an exciting opportunity, but for most students time in a leadership role flies by extremely

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Get Funding For Your Project with Crimson Youth Fund

January 21, 2019 Editor

Crimson education have recently launched the ‘Crimson Youth Fund’ which will delegate $50,000 of funding to students looking to make

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Lincoln Looks to Build a School

January 12, 2019 Editor

In October 2018, Lincoln Spalding, a prep student at Mueller College in Queensland, launched a website called ‘Galaxy Cat’. It

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Mural Makes a Difference

January 9, 2019 Editor

Bella Simmons is a Yr 11 student at Northside Christian College, and a very talented artist. Bella recently shared her

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Lithgow Students Assist Victims of Domestic Violence

December 22, 2018 Editor

Lithgow High School students rallied together to create 100 emergency kits to assist those suffering domestic violence. Year 7 and

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Recycled Christmas Wonderland

December 17, 2018 Editor

Mackay Central State School’s energy-efficient Christmas display was a huge success as parents, students and community volunteers all came together

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Libby’s Koala and Wildlife Crusade

December 3, 2018November 29, 2018 Editor

Since 2016, 13-year-old Libby has been passionately advocating and raising money for Australian koalas after learning they are due to

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Christmas Hampers from Coomera

November 28, 2018November 26, 2018 Editor

Students in years 7 to 11 at Coomera Anglican School have had the opportunity to help out those living on

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Teachers Photobomb Graduating Students

November 26, 2018November 22, 2018 Editor

Teachers at Northside Christian College have created a fun video to farewell their Graduating Class of 2018. A number of

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Sisters and Brothers in Arms

November 22, 2018 Editor

Students, teachers, and staff from Wynyard High School all participated in either a ‘Sisterhood’ or ‘Brothers in Arms Day’. The day

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Hampers for Hornsby

November 20, 2018 Editor

Barker College Students have taken initiative and used resources from their College to help the local community. With involvement from

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Student Voice Makes Peers More Comfortable

November 19, 2018 Editor

Students are taking initiative and making their voices heard in a professional manner, influencing real change in their classrooms and

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Colour Run in Moree

November 16, 2018 Editor

Moree Secondary College students have held a ‘colour run’ and raised over $2,000 for local causes. About 400 people particpated,

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Student Action on Climate Change

November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 Editor

Students from Lismore, in central Victoria, are inspired to protest political inaction on climate change and the Adani coal mine.

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Remembrance Day with a Difference

November 11, 2018November 11, 2018 Editor

November 11th is marked by many poeple, being the anniversary of the end of World War I. In the town

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Get Creative with Christmas Cards

November 7, 2018 Editor

Primary school student leaders, get creative and make your own Christmas cards! To make it easy, follow this info and

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The National Young Leaders Day Kicks Off

November 6, 2018 Editor

Last week was was the commencement of the National Young Leaders Day, hosted by Halogen Australia. The first event was

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Scott Steps Up

November 5, 2018 Editor

Scott Guerini takes lots of steps… and all for charity. Scott lives in Perth, Western Australia, and has become an

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‘Monster Mash Dash’ for Halloween

October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 Editor

This year Parker School hosted their 19th annual ‘Monster Mash Dash’. The event is a fun run, themed around Halloween.

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Hope and Help for Farmers

October 29, 2018 Editor

Students at Grace Lutheran Primary School recently created a ‘Hope and Help for Farmers’ campaign. Students from the school, located

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Student ‘Foam Fight’ at St Andrew’s

October 24, 2018October 22, 2018 Editor

As it draws towards the end of the year many students are looking for ways to celebrate and wind-down. Students

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Lincoln Aims to Raise $1000

October 23, 2018October 24, 2018 Editor

Lincoln Spalding, a prep student at Mueller College in Queensland, has proved that there is no such thing as ‘too

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School Announces First Ever Female Student Leaders

October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 Editor

With a strong tradition in boys education Guildford Grammar School, in Perth Western Australia, has recently transitioned into a co-educational

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Teachers Dunked into Freezing Water

October 16, 2018 Editor

Stawell Primary Students have jumped on board holding their own ‘Big Freeze’ event to help raise money and awareness for

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New Leaders for a New School

October 9, 2018 Editor

Adelaide Botanic High School will open in 2019, providing a unique opportunity for a group of students to be the

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Relay to Cure Cancer

October 5, 2018 Editor

Students from Coomera Anglican College are preparing for their ninth annual Relay for Life on 27- 28 October, an event

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New Book: Beyond This Moment

October 3, 2018 Editor

Beyond This Moment is a new book by popular youth speaker Nathan ‘Dubsy’ Want. Launched last week, this book gives teens

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The Smoothie Bar Project

September 27, 2018September 26, 2018 Editor

Year 8 students at Tintern Grammar school in Melbourne have split into groups to develop a smoothie flavour and brand.

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Nude Food Monday

September 25, 2018September 24, 2018 Editor

Smithtown Public School’s passion for growing healthy food and living life with energy and happiness has caught the attention of

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Students Organise a Blast From the Past

September 24, 2018September 24, 2018 Editor

Students from all year levels of Damascus College went back in time as they celebrated the 24th annual Damascus Day.

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Students Show Support for Strawberries

September 20, 2018 Editor

Whilst many schools have focused (for good reason) on supporting livestock farmers, students at Rockhampton Girls Grammar quickly rallied to

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Students Invent a Festival of Science

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 Editor

Students at Ocean Road Primary School, south of Perth Western Australia, held their very own science festival on 14th September.

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Leading the Way with RUOK

September 14, 2018 Editor

Whilst people far and wide engaged with the important message behind RUOK Day, staff and students at Peter Carnley Anglican

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Tim Diamond- Taking Centre Stage at the National Young Leaders Day

September 11, 2018 Editor

The National Young Leaders Day features Australia’s most inspirational voices and role models. Halogen Australia has announced that Tim Diamond,

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Students Complete 24hr Triathlon Fundraiser

September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 Editor

St Patrick’s College in Launceston, Tasmania has just completed its annual fundraising event, ‘Lap it Up!’ for the 11th year

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Students Create Video About Child Safety

September 10, 2018 Editor

Glenwood High School have made a stand against child sexual assault through a moving video created by talented students. Students

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Get Your Free Book for ‘Reading Hour’

September 9, 2018September 7, 2018 Editor

‘Reading Hour’ encourages all Australians to pick up a book and read for one hour on Thursday 20th September 2018.

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Student Leaders Activate Mental Health Week

September 6, 2018September 5, 2018 Editor

The student leaders at St Mary’s Anglican Girls School in Perth organised a successful week of activities to engage students

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Students Attempt World Record

September 3, 2018August 29, 2018 Editor

Students, staff and even parents from Buddina State School have come together in an attempt to break a Guinness World

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Student Rain Dance Video Goes Viral

September 3, 2018 Editor

Dubbo Pubic School held a ‘dress like a farmer’ fundraising day, and performed a ‘rain dance’ as part of the

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Students Support Daffodil Day

August 30, 2018August 28, 2018 Editor

Students and staff across Sacred Heart College Sorrento, have gathered together to fundraise for Daffodil Day. A cause close to

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Lending a Hand to Solomon Islands Sister School

August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 Editor

Come the end of VCE exams, fourteen year twelve students from St Peter’s College Cranbourne are setting off on a trip

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Beehive Initiative at Nelson College

August 26, 2018August 21, 2018 Editor

Nelson College for Girls now have beehives on their own school grounds thanks to some passionate students who are part

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The Waste Warriors Make a Difference

August 23, 2018August 20, 2018 Editor

Students and staff across Suncoast Christian College are taking a stand in the war against waste. Determined to make a

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Line Dancing at Lunchtime

August 21, 2018August 20, 2018 Editor

Junior and senior students at Prince of Peace Lutheran College, in Everton Hills Queensland, combined for a ‘Fiver for a

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Cooper’s Caring Collection

August 20, 2018August 17, 2018 Editor

Cooper Lines is a reception student at Port Noarlunga Primary School. In South Australia, this means that he hasn’t even

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Opening New Possibilities at University

August 20, 2018August 20, 2018 Editor

The University of Newcastle extends an invitation to experience campus life, meet academics and students, and learn about the many

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Giant Impact with Giant Musical Chairs

August 19, 2018August 17, 2018 Editor

Students and staff at Alstonville High School declared Thursday 16th August as Farmer Day, and raised money for the drought-stricken farmers

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A Special Sheep for the Farmers

August 17, 2018August 15, 2018 Editor

Alkimos Primary School, in the northern suburbs of Perth, encouraged students to bring in coins as part of a special fundraiser

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Students Launch School News Program

August 15, 2018 Editor

Year 5 and 6 students at Guildford Grammar School in Western Australia have formed a ‘News Team’ consisting of 6

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Cotton On Foundation at National Young Leaders Day

August 13, 2018 Editor

The National Young Leaders Day features Australia’s most inspirational voices and role models. Halogen Australia has announced that Tim Diamond,

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Students Write a Book in a Day

August 13, 2018 Editor

The “write a book in a day” challenge is a fundraiser for The Kids Cancer Project, where school groups produce

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Sci-Force Team Up for the Challenge

August 10, 2018 Editor

The ‘Sci-Force’ team from Thirroul Public School is amongst the student teams involved in the Game Changer Challenge during Education

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Go Casual for Sick Kids

August 9, 2018 Editor

Year 10 student, Sophie Lenthall, is leading the way with a powerful initiative she has launched herself. ‘Go Casual for

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Australia’s Most Famous Swimmers to Speak at National Young Leaders Day

August 7, 2018 Editor

The National Young Leaders Day features Australia’s most inspirational voices and role models. Halogen Australia has announced that current swimming

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School Makes Changes to Reduce Plastic Waste

August 6, 2018 Editor

Reducing plastic waste is a frequently discussed topic; particularly in context of the recent plastic bag ban happening within many

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Get Involved: Hay and Hampers for Hope

August 3, 2018August 2, 2018 Editor

With farmers suffering through what many are calling the ‘worst drought in living memory’ SchoolAid has today launched its ‘Hay

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Students Help the Environment with ‘Grow Cart’ Idea

July 31, 2018July 26, 2018 Editor

Students at Bayswater Primary School are implementing a range of strategies to help reduce waste within their community. Already growing

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Student Movie Night Makes a Difference

July 30, 2018July 25, 2018 Editor

East Launceston Primary School have raised $550 for an important local cause by hosting a movie night for their school

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Students Send School Supplies to Timor

July 25, 2018July 24, 2018 Editor

Decorated shoeboxes filled with school supplies and special gifts have been sent to Sao Miguel (St Michael’s) School near Dili,

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Hear John Coutis Live in Perth- Tickets Now On Sale

July 23, 2018July 23, 2018 Editor

As part of his upcoming national tour, the inspirational John Coutis is speaking at a special public event in Perth.

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Students Support Homelessness

July 23, 2018 Editor

The Year 10 Student Leadership Team at Gympie State High School are making a significant contribution, in conjunction with Community Action

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Students Run Forensic Camp

July 20, 2018July 18, 2018 Editor

Students from across Australia have come together for a unique 5 day camp. For the 21st year in a row,

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Podcast Unpacks ‘The People Pathway’

July 19, 2018 Editor

In this episode of the Student Leadership News podcast, we preview the theme for the next GRIP Student Leadership Conference

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Taking Action in the War Against Waste

July 17, 2018 Editor

When considering their environmental impact, students at St Mary’s Catholic School in Manly are leading the way in thinking globally

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Students Set to Be Inspired

July 17, 2018 Editor

John Coutis is a remarkable Australian who was born with a severe physical disability in which doctors gave him little

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Yr 12 Students Support Local Farmers

July 16, 2018July 16, 2018 Editor

Tamworth High School students have raised over $300 for the “R U Aware, We Care” drought campaign. Year 12 prefects

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Top 10 Photos from the National Young Leaders Days

July 13, 2018July 12, 2018 Editor

Whilst Halogen are in full swing preparing for the next round of the National Young Leaders Day (late 2018 –

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Giving Back Record Broken

July 11, 2018July 9, 2018 Editor

Kids Giving Back is Australia’s leading not for profit organisation for student volunteering, offering school-aged students a diverse range of

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Naidoc Night 2018

July 10, 2018July 9, 2018 Editor

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres

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Pyjama Day

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 Editor

The ‘Mini Vinnies’ team at Rosary Park Catholic School, Branxton, put on a PJ and Soup Day to show their

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Valuable Boost After Bushfire

July 4, 2018 Editor

In March 2018 the south coast of NSW was significantly affected by a bushfire that ravaged the region. This included

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Student Leaders Walk the Halls of Parliament

July 3, 2018July 4, 2018 Editor

The Secondary Student Leadership Program, hosted by the NSW Parliamentary Education Branch, recently gathered student representatives at Government House. Year 12

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Leadership Opportunity on the World Stage

July 2, 2018July 4, 2018 Editor

How do you like the sound of getting onto the ‘world stage’ and going to the International Youth Leadership Conference

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7000 Penguins and 7000 Students

June 27, 2018July 4, 2018 Editor

‘The Penguin Project’ is part of the Australian Antarctic Festival being held in Hobart from August 2 to 5. 150

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Students Take the Lead with Study Evening

June 12, 2018July 4, 2018 Editor

Student Leadership is not simply performing the duties you have been given, it is being creative and commencing valuable initiatives

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Going Green

June 6, 2018July 4, 2018 Editor

Dapto High School has recently established a ‘green group’ of student leaders. The group focuses on environmental issues, and has

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Student Leaders Gather in Whyalla

June 3, 2018July 4, 2018 Editor

On Friday 1st June, one hundred student leaders attended the GRIP Student Leadership Conference, an event organised in partnership between

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Podcast for Student Leaders- Episode 4

May 25, 2018July 4, 2018 Editor

Listen to latest episode of the Student Leadership News Podcast. Recorded in Bendigo, this episode has more random food references

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Students Lead the Way with ‘Genius Hour’

May 23, 2018July 4, 2018 Editor

We love to share great ideas for student leaders to introduce in their school. The word ‘genius’ is often used

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St Leonards Students Take the Lead on New Addition

May 16, 2018July 4, 2018 Editor

Gaga is a fast paced, high energy sport played in an octagonal pit. Dubbed a kinder and gentler version of dodge

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Student Entrepreneurship and Engagement Event

April 29, 2018July 4, 2018 Editor

When we think of ‘leadership’ in school, too often students are caught waiting for leadership positions to be given to

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Once in a Lifetime Leadership Masterclass

April 23, 2018July 4, 2018 Editor

The student leaders at Moriah College, Sydney, were recently awarded the leadership experience of a lifetime when they undertook a

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Young Leader Sets Sail

April 20, 2018July 4, 2018 Editor

In March 2018, Simona Rocca (15) from Perth WA was selected as the Halogen National Young Leaders Day winner and

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