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St Stephen’s School in Perth broke the Guinness world record for most people simultaneously launching a confetti cannon. Principal Donella
Read moreSt Stephen’s School in Perth broke the Guinness world record for most people simultaneously launching a confetti cannon. Principal Donella
Read moreOver 20,640 students from around 270 Queensland schools are participating in the state-wide initiative ‘Postcards of Honour’. For this initiative,
Read moreNorthside Christian College raised funds to donate resource kits to “bring joy through books, soccer balls, and volleyballs” said a
Read moreNambour Christian College was filled with colourful costumes and excited students last Book Week. Weeks of build-up lead to a
Read moreStudent leaders at Newman College have been busy planting, with lots of diffent aspects to their project. Planting has included
Read moreUPDATED 9/11/23: Nearly half a million Australian students have had an experience of the National Young Leaders Day which they
Read moreOn August 31st Rockhampton Girls Grammar School went yellow. This coincided with Daffodil Day to support Cancer Council Australia.
Read moreOn Monday 28th August Spring Farm Primary School celebrated Multicultural Day. A special feature of the day was involvement from
Read moreNAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations culture and history. Many schools engage in NAIDOC
Read moreRemembrance Day, held annually on 11th November, has been a signficant day since the end of the First World War.
Read moreA tiny school in western New South Wales is eyeing the skies hoping for dry weather so it can harvest
Read moreLast week the world experienced a once in a life time day, 22.02.2022. The historical date is a day in
Read moreThe Junior school girls at Fahan School got to work as they fundraised throughout the year towards light up Vanuatu.
Read moreAt Glendinning Public School, students across all year levels recently enjoyed ‘silly sock day’. As pictured in the photos, a
Read moreThe Junior School students at PLC Perth recently held their annual KidPreneur Market event. Students took the lead to design,make
Read moreWest Greenwood Primary School used old fridges to create worm-farms for composting their fruit and veggie scraps. The school ran
Read moreMLC and Christ Church Grammar School are closely located ‘brother and sister’ schools in Perth. Year 6 students from both
Read moreAt Immanuel College, on the Queensland Sunshine Coast, there is a deliberate focus on building community. A key part of
Read moreLakelands Primary School students created a mural using e-waste to add a splash of colour to the school. If you
Read moreAn eight foot booyi (tutle), a ten foot noorn (snake), multiple koolbardi (magpies), bidit (ants) and djidjit (fish) recently danced
Read moreIvanhoe Central School is a small school in regional NSW. Whilst it only has 25 students from K-12, staff and
Read moreYear 7 students at Immanuel Lutheran College recently held a lunchtime ‘Jar Bar’ fundraiser. In the lead up to the
Read moreStudents from Carlton Public School in NSW found a way to shine brightly in the community during recent restrictions. Students
Read moreStudents at Somerville House recently celebrated Positive Wellbring Day, which also coincided with World Mental Health Week. The theme for
Read moreStudents at Toorak College are still learning from home whilst the Melbourne region remains in lockdown. The front fence (pictured)
Read moreKalbarri District High School students recently saw their comunity devastated by Tropical Cyclone Seroja. Using debris from the cyclone, students
Read moreNAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Read moreThe photos make it look like students at Great Southern Grammar, in Albany WA, are improving their school gardens. Actually,
Read moreAt John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School, Founders day is an annual event and a highlight in the school calendar.
Read moreSt Mark’s Anglican Community School in Perth recently went yellow for Daffodil Day. All students were encouraged to wear an
Read moreAt Loreto College Coorparoo, one of the ways that younger students transition into secondary school is through the Big Sister/Little
Read moreFlorence is only in Year 2 and has had an interest in allergy research since she was diagnosed with allergies
Read moreThe Student Representative Council at Heritage College Lake Macquarie has launched an online challenge to their peers. With students learning
Read moreNAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres
Read moreFriday 19th March was the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence in Australia. Students at Port Noarlunga Primary
Read moreStudent Leadership News is pleased to have released a special podcast series to give endless fundraising ideas to student leaders.
Read moreEast Hamilton Hill Primary School students received a donation of books written by artist Ahn Do. As a thank you
Read moreYoung leaders from Port Noarlunga Primary School cleaned up a large stretch of coastline this week. This project was part
Read moreDurham Road School and Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre students and staff had a free-dress and crazy hair
Read moreNearly half a million Australian students have had an experience of the National Young Leaders Day which they will remember
Read moreBonnet Bay Public School, Macdonald Valley Public School and Briar Road Public School are three of many schools across Australia
Read moreDapto Public School students have come up with a creative solution to the challenge of not being able to host
Read moreAlice Springs School of the Air students celebrated Children’s Book Week by thinking of and photographing themselves reading in “unusual
Read moreSt Agnes’ Primary School student Lucas led the way to create a ‘Red Day’ celebration to raise dyslexia awareness alongside
Read moreMiandetta Primary School students participated in Footy Colours Day which takes place in September each year with students invited to
Read moreDepartment of Education, Tasmania are inviting students from across the State to contribute to an animated video which will be
Read moreTimboon P-12 School students have participated in a ‘My Kitchen Rules’ inspired cooking competition with their families rebranded as ‘Timboon
Read moreNew South Wales students have the opportunity to have a published author visit their school in the 2020 “Words and
Read moreStudents around the world have gotten on board with the International Week of the Deaf and International Sign Languages Day
Read moreMountain Heights School students have accepted the “Finger Knitting Challenge” from Epilepsy Tasmania and created 70 metres of finger knitting.
Read moreStudents from William Clarke College has donated a huge box full of goodies for healthcare staff at Westmead Hospital to
Read moreSt Paul’s Catholic College hosted a recess picnic allowing students to eat with their friends and enjoy chatting together as
Read moreSt Joseph’s College Toowoomba student leaders have used RUOK? Day 2020 as an opportunity to lead a range of activities
Read moreA primary school student from Gympie is donating his savings to charity and working odd jobs to give to foster
Read moreThe Chisholm Catholic College Student Wellbeing Committee ran a lunchtime online quiz competition for all students to participate in during
Read moreAll Hallows’ School Brisbane senior students have organised a “One Direction Day” for the whole school as part of their
Read morePort Noarlunga Primary School students gave up time in their holidays to fundraise money to donate to a new wildlife
Read moreSt Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School Head Girl, Molly, has inspired the student body to create a work of art in
Read moreCraigburn Primary School Year 5 students are leading the way for their school’s effort to be environmentally friendly with a
Read moreVictor R-7 Student Representative Council (SRC) members have rallied students at their school to create an artwork to show gratitude
Read moreThousands of students dancing in synchronization, to dance moves that they only learnt a few minutes beforehand. What’s all this
Read moreMt Lilydale Mercy College Year 7 Leaders have been creating challenges for students who are still working from home despite
Read moreBellambi Public School students have created a media presentation involving student story-telling and singing to recognise Reconciliation Week 2020. Traditionally,
Read moreCathedral Catholic Primary School students in Bathurst have covered a Kasey Chambers song as an isolation Mother’s Day gift for
Read moreSt Joseph’s Primary School, Pemberton has run a drive-through style Mother’s Day celebration with nearly all student’s mothers being greeted
Read moreFifteen schools in Western Australia have shared in a government grant of $39,000.00 to complete projects which students will use
Read moreThe 50th annual World Earth Day is taking place today on Wednesday 22 April, 2020. In-line with current global circumstances
Read moreStudent Leadership News is pleased to have released a special 7-part podcast series to help student leaders improve their public
Read moreStudents from a school in Fromelles, France have sent gifts to the students of Clifton Creek Primary School in Victoria
Read moreA free ebook has been released for student leaders called ‘101 Ways to Be a Leader Whilst in Isolation’. The
Read morePrimary student Ethan Le has used the time away from school to prepare a special gift to thank nurses at
Read moreFound yourself attending school online for the rest of this term, and maybe into Term 2? Edith Cowan University has
Read moreStudents from Casino Public School have combined voices to create a video to thank all of those who are doing
Read moreSuncoast Christian College students had planned to visit the residents at Palmwoods Nursing Home before recommendations around social-distancing and social-isolation
Read moreYear 6 students from six Pilbara primary schools in Western Australia are participating in a Year 6 Study Tour which
Read moreGRIP Leadership hold an annual student leadership conference in over 60 towns and cities each year. In the past month
Read moreStudents across Australia got involved with “Clean Up Australia Day” including those from 12 schools in the Eurobodalla Shire in
Read moreThe NSW Department of Education has opened the 2020 Game Changer Challenge with qualifying rounds taking place in both regional
Read moreStudents in Australia are being trained ready to prepare their communities to respond to bushfire danger effectively through a new
Read moreSt Brigid’s Primary School student leaders have structured their student leadership team to mimic that of Federal Parliament in Australia.
Read moreStudents from Mowbray Heights Primary School have created a short film called ‘Dear Mowbray’ to show what makes their suburb
Read moreHallett Cove School students have provided feedback to their school which has seen their bathrooms upgraded for the new year.
Read moreThe student leaders from brand new school, Bob Hawke College, have shared their goals as the first-ever leadership team for
Read moreStudents from Piara Waters Primary School have created their own original podcast called ‘Piara Voices’. The students are responsible for
Read more37 young people, aged 16-22, have been recognised in ABC’s Heywire competition for telling their story about growing up in
Read moreWoodbridge School in Tasmania has partnered with Beyond Blue’s “Be You” program to raise awareness and provide education around mental
Read moreRyder, a primary-aged student, has used his school holidays to provide for bushfire victims by donating pocket-money and cleaning his
Read moreScholastic are running “World Read Aloud Day” (WRAD) on February 5, 2020 to celebrate reading aloud around the world. The
Read moreStudents at Rinagarooma Primary School, in Tasmania, have created an amazing sign created by recycled items, creativity, and some hard
Read moreAs Bushfires continue to affect numerous areas across Australia, the far-reaching devastastation of the fires is increasing. Numerous worthwhile fundraising
Read moreAs an end-of-year farewell, the graduating Year 6 cohort at Norman Park State School painted an amazing mural at their
Read moreThe 2019 student leaders at Ocean Road Primary School decided to leave their legacy in the form of a unique
Read moreStudent leaders from William Stimson Public School were responsible for the delivery of Christmas presents from their school community to
Read moreStudent leaders around the world got involved with initiatives as a part of United Nations recognised ‘International Day of People
Read moreKirwan State School students have created a lunch-time assembly line to sew more than 150 pairs of koala mittens for
Read moreStudents from Torrensville Primary School are leading the way to sustainability for their peers and community by donning “Sustainability Superhero”
Read moreYear 6 students from Connolly Primary School have partnered with their Year 2 “buddies” to create a “Growing in Harmony
Read moreRegistered charity organisation SchoolAid has launched a fire recovery appeal in light of the current bushfires throughout New South Wales
Read moreNSW Education have announced new grants for NSW public schools with the purpose of empowering sustainability-focused projects. The four-year project
Read morePort August West Primary School students have continued a tradition at their school by making and donating two wooden benches
Read moreRove McManus is the latest high profile Australian to be announced as a speaker at the upcoming ‘National Young Leaders
Read moreEast Brisbane State Schools students have taken initiative and invented what they have named a “Super Smart Sprinkler” system to
Read moreLeumeah Public School students have dressed as flight attendants and served their teachers to thank them as part of World
Read moreBingara Central School Student Representative Council leaders have started a “Giving Tree” that they explain is to, “help the Bingara
Read moreSt Peters Lutheran College student leaders have raised $2,300 towards mental health organisation “Headspace” through their event named ‘Go Nuts
Read moreRedlynch State College Primary and Secondary students have embraced the opportunity to show random acts of kindness (RAKs) across their
Read moreOrmeau State School student leaders have organised a “water drive” collecting bottled water for donation to schools currently experiencing drought
Read moreHalogen Australia has released the line-up of speakers who will inspire students at the upcoming National Young Leaders Days (speakers
Read moreWindsor Public School student leaders have hosted an assembly with alumni and government guests to celebrate 150 years since their
Read moreStudent leaders from multiple schools across Warrnambool and Moyne have presented their ideas as student leadership teams to family, friends
Read moreGRIP Student Leadership Conferences for the 2020 season will kick off in Term 4 across regional NSW before hitting the
Read more‘Kids Teaching Kids’ is a movement promoting student engagement in environment and conservation projects. This week in Australia has been
Read moreBrisbane Grammar School students will for the third consecutive year participate in the 40 Hour Famine Backpack Challenge. The challenge
Read moreJohn Coutis is one of Australia’s most amazing speakers. He shares an incredible message about life without the lower half
Read moreA new book has been released by GRIP Leadership, giving schools an expansive list of creative fundraising ideas. The
Read moreStudents in Melbourne have the opportunity to attend an entrepreneurial workshop in the upcoming school holidays. The ‘Dare to Dream’
Read moreMarist Regional College Year 7 students are busy preparing flower stalls for Daffodil Day this Friday 23 August. The students
Read moreOne hundred Year 5 and Year 6 students from Cooinda Primary School have contributed to their local community by getting
Read moreSuncoast Christian College students have run a term-long campaign to fundraise and raise awareness about koala endangerment on the Sunshine
Read moreFive St Luke’s Grammar School students have contributed to a working bee at Nungalinya College in Darwin. The students worked
Read moreArt Committee students from Chisholm Catholic College have started the “Potty Poster” initiative at their school in a bid to
Read moreStudents from St Patrick’s College in Townsville have created a sculpture to represent overfishing as part of the “Strand Ephemera”
Read moreStudents living in drought-affected areas will have the opportunity to take the lead in discussions about their personal experiences. The
Read moreOver 250 Gowrie Street Primary School students are creating artworks as part of their “Dream Big” Exhibition. The event is
Read moreBriar Road Public School students have taken the chance to lead their own classmates in learning about traditional Aboriginal and
Read moreSingleton Heights Public School students have participated in NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) week by learning and
Read moreTrevallyn Primary School Keeps Everybody Warm Trevallyn Primary School students have attended school dressed in their favourite winter apparel as
Read moreMt St Patrick students are preparing to create a book, including illustrations, in a twelve-hour period. 45 students arranged in
Read moreChisholm Catholic College students have run a fundraiser collecting non-perishable food items. The four houses within the school competed to
Read morePrimary student Harry Robinson has started a business creating and selling sunglasses made from recycled materials. The idea was born
Read moreBendemeer Primary School’s 16 students have supported farmers by working with the Country Women’s Association and Centacare New England. Donations
Read moreStudents from Tanunda Primary School have run a successful Autumn Fair Fundraiser with more than a dozen student-led stalls. All
Read moreTewantin State School students have worked together to create care packages containing stationery and personal gifts for children in East
Read moreThe “Respect the Sea and be Plastic Free” initiative has involved 9 schools this year from the Sutherland Shire region.
Read moreWilletton Primary School students Jenna Bass and Leila Dawson are for the second time in their school career leading a
Read moreAt the recent Halogen Australia National Young Leaders Days, students heard the story of the Cotton On Foundation. The story
Read moreStudents from Padthaway Primary School ditched their normal school uniforms and went”crazy”, with a recent ‘Crazy Day’ fundraiser. Along with
Read moreStawell Primary School students are taking part in a new initiative helping them to learn about and address sustainability in
Read moreA group of students from Mount Blowhard Primary School are using their time to volunteer for causes beyond their school
Read moreThe BHP Pilbara Education Partnership, Hedland Academic Enrichment Program sponsored an exciting opportunity for future leaders in the Pilbara region
Read moreKinross Wolaroi School recently had a member of the Animal Welfare League come and share about the challenges facing the
Read moreWalk Safely to School Day is an event that happens annually across Australia. This year, one of the participating schools,
Read moreYou are never too young to lead… as proven by Jake, one of the ‘Junior Young Leaders’ at Port Noarlunga
Read moreStudent leaders love the idea of fundraising to help their school, but it’s sometimes hard to keep asking people to
Read moreNational Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association. Every year a picture book, written
Read moreMay 1st was declared as National Banana Day in Australia. These kinds of interesting days happen almost every day of
Read moreA group of girls at Port Noarlunga Primary School, south of Adelaide, came up with the idea of a buddy
Read moreMax Beadle is just 14-years old, from Broome in Western Australia. This year, Max moved to Melbourne to study at
Read moreBen Miller is a year 8 students at Kuyper Christian School. He was one of many students who visited the
Read moreOcean Road Primary School, in Mandurah Western Australia, rently held their annual fundraiser for Veterans 360, to tie in with
Read moreWarrnambool East Primary School has a group of students called the ‘Community Crew’, who have unveiled a series of art
Read moreStudents at Peninsula Grammar, in Mount Eliza Victoria, have completed their annual Easter basket initiative, a project which sees the
Read moreHalogen Australia host the annual ‘National Young Leaders Day’ in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. The recent season of
Read moreStudents at Laurieton Public School used their creativity to celebrate Easter, with a special ‘Hat Parade held on Friday April 12. The
Read moreDubbo South Public School held a special game of cricket between teachers and students, which kicked off ‘Pink Stumps Day’.
Read more12 year old Sophia is inviting other students from Australia to join here in sending messages of sympathy and support
Read moreStudents at St Columba Anglican School, in Port Macquarie, celebrated “pi and pie” in a special school event on March
Read moreA dozen leaders from Kimba Area school in South Australia visited their local council this week as part of the
Read moreThe ‘GRIP Student Leadership Conference’ is an annual event in more than 70 cities across Australia and New Zealand. The
Read moreHalogen Australia has released the full line-up of speakers who will inspire students at the upcoming National Young Leaders Days
Read moreRichard Harris and Craig Challen are the two cave divers who helped in the dramatic rescue of twelve boys and
Read moreIn October 2018, Lincoln Spalding, a prep student at Mueller College in Queensland, launched a website called ‘Galaxy Cat’. It
Read moreBella Simmons is a Yr 11 student at Northside Christian College, and a very talented artist. Bella recently shared her
Read moreMackay Central State School’s energy-efficient Christmas display was a huge success as parents, students and community volunteers all came together
Read moreSince 2016, 13-year-old Libby has been passionately advocating and raising money for Australian koalas after learning they are due to
Read moreBarker College Students have taken initiative and used resources from their College to help the local community. With involvement from
Read moreStudents from Lismore, in central Victoria, are inspired to protest political inaction on climate change and the Adani coal mine.
Read moreNovember 11th is marked by many poeple, being the anniversary of the end of World War I. In the town
Read morePrimary school student leaders, get creative and make your own Christmas cards! To make it easy, follow this info and
Read moreScott Guerini takes lots of steps… and all for charity. Scott lives in Perth, Western Australia, and has become an
Read moreThis year Parker School hosted their 19th annual ‘Monster Mash Dash’. The event is a fun run, themed around Halloween.
Read moreStudents at Grace Lutheran Primary School recently created a ‘Hope and Help for Farmers’ campaign. Students from the school, located
Read moreLincoln Spalding, a prep student at Mueller College in Queensland, has proved that there is no such thing as ‘too
Read moreStawell Primary Students have jumped on board holding their own ‘Big Freeze’ event to help raise money and awareness for
Read moreSmithtown Public School’s passion for growing healthy food and living life with energy and happiness has caught the attention of
Read moreWhilst many schools have focused (for good reason) on supporting livestock farmers, students at Rockhampton Girls Grammar quickly rallied to
Read moreStudents at Ocean Road Primary School, south of Perth Western Australia, held their very own science festival on 14th September.
Read moreThe National Young Leaders Day features Australia’s most inspirational voices and role models. Halogen Australia has announced that Tim Diamond,
Read more‘Reading Hour’ encourages all Australians to pick up a book and read for one hour on Thursday 20th September 2018.
Read moreStudents, staff and even parents from Buddina State School have come together in an attempt to break a Guinness World
Read moreDubbo Pubic School held a ‘dress like a farmer’ fundraising day, and performed a ‘rain dance’ as part of the
Read moreStudents and staff across Suncoast Christian College are taking a stand in the war against waste. Determined to make a
Read moreJunior and senior students at Prince of Peace Lutheran College, in Everton Hills Queensland, combined for a ‘Fiver for a
Read moreCooper Lines is a reception student at Port Noarlunga Primary School. In South Australia, this means that he hasn’t even
Read moreAlkimos Primary School, in the northern suburbs of Perth, encouraged students to bring in coins as part of a special fundraiser
Read moreYear 5 and 6 students at Guildford Grammar School in Western Australia have formed a ‘News Team’ consisting of 6
Read moreThe National Young Leaders Day features Australia’s most inspirational voices and role models. Halogen Australia has announced that Tim Diamond,
Read moreThe “write a book in a day” challenge is a fundraiser for The Kids Cancer Project, where school groups produce
Read moreThe ‘Sci-Force’ team from Thirroul Public School is amongst the student teams involved in the Game Changer Challenge during Education
Read moreThe National Young Leaders Day features Australia’s most inspirational voices and role models. Halogen Australia has announced that current swimming
Read moreReducing plastic waste is a frequently discussed topic; particularly in context of the recent plastic bag ban happening within many
Read moreWith farmers suffering through what many are calling the ‘worst drought in living memory’ SchoolAid has today launched its ‘Hay
Read moreStudents at Bayswater Primary School are implementing a range of strategies to help reduce waste within their community. Already growing
Read moreEast Launceston Primary School have raised $550 for an important local cause by hosting a movie night for their school
Read moreDecorated shoeboxes filled with school supplies and special gifts have been sent to Sao Miguel (St Michael’s) School near Dili,
Read moreAs part of his upcoming national tour, the inspirational John Coutis is speaking at a special public event in Perth.
Read moreIn this episode of the Student Leadership News podcast, we preview the theme for the next GRIP Student Leadership Conference
Read moreWhen considering their environmental impact, students at St Mary’s Catholic School in Manly are leading the way in thinking globally
Read moreJohn Coutis is a remarkable Australian who was born with a severe physical disability in which doctors gave him little
Read moreWhilst Halogen are in full swing preparing for the next round of the National Young Leaders Day (late 2018 –
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