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Making Poppies for Remembrance Day

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 Editor

Remembrance Day, held annually on 11th November, has been a signficant day since the end of the First World War.

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Hermidale Public School Harvests a Wheat Crop

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 Editor

A tiny school in western New South Wales is eyeing the skies hoping for dry weather so it can harvest

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First Speakers for 2023 National Young Leaders Day Announced

October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 Editor

Nearly half a million Australian students have had an experience of the National Young Leaders Day which they will remember

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Varsity College Celebrates Two’s Day

March 2, 2022March 1, 2022 Editor

Last week the world experienced a once in a life time day, 22.02.2022. The historical date is a day in

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Fahan School Girls Help Eliminate Energy Poverty

February 21, 2022February 22, 2022 Editor

The Junior school girls at Fahan School got to work as they fundraised throughout the year towards light up Vanuatu.

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Silly Socks at Glendinning Public School

December 13, 2021 Editor

At Glendinning Public School, students across all year levels recently enjoyed ‘silly sock day’. As pictured in the photos, a

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Market Day at PLC

December 10, 2021 Editor

The Junior School students at PLC Perth recently held their annual KidPreneur Market event. Students took the lead to design,make

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West Greenwood Transforms Fridges into Worm Farms

December 6, 2021December 14, 2021 Editor

West Greenwood Primary School used old fridges to create worm-farms for composting their fruit and veggie scraps. The school ran

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Schools Combine for Market Day

December 1, 2021November 29, 2021 Editor

MLC and Christ Church Grammar School are closely located ‘brother and sister’ schools in Perth.  Year 6 students from both

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House Bonds on Display Across Year Levels

November 25, 2021November 23, 2021 Editor

At Immanuel College, on the Queensland Sunshine Coast, there is a deliberate focus on building community. A key part of

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Lakelands Primary Make E-Waste Mural

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Editor

Lakelands Primary School students created a mural using e-waste to add a splash of colour to the school. If you

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Moorditj Students Impress with Giant Cultural Puppets

November 11, 2021November 12, 2021 Editor

An eight foot booyi (tutle), a ten foot noorn (snake), multiple koolbardi (magpies), bidit (ants) and djidjit (fish) recently danced

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Ivanhoe: The Little School with the Big Garden

October 28, 2021October 25, 2021 Editor

Ivanhoe Central School is a small school in regional NSW. Whilst it only has 25 students from K-12, staff and

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Immanuel Jar Bar Fundraiser

October 27, 2021October 25, 2021 Editor

Year 7 students at Immanuel Lutheran College recently held a lunchtime ‘Jar Bar’ fundraiser. In the lead up to the

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Carlton Public School Shines with Sunflower Seeds

October 25, 2021 Editor

Students from Carlton Public School in NSW found a way to shine brightly in the community during recent restrictions. Students

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Somerville House Students Write ‘Gratitude Graffiti’

October 18, 2021 Editor

Students at Somerville House recently celebrated Positive Wellbring Day, which also coincided with World Mental Health Week. The theme for

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Red Ribbons Share Hope During Lockdown

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Editor

Students at Toorak College are still learning from home whilst the Melbourne region remains in lockdown. The front fence (pictured)

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Kalbarri Students Build a Thank You Board

October 5, 2021 Editor

Kalbarri District High School students recently saw their comunity devastated by Tropical Cyclone Seroja.  Using debris from the cyclone, students

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Manning Gorge Celebrates NAIDOC Week

October 4, 2021 Editor

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

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Great Southern Grammar Students Lend a Helping Hand

September 27, 2021 Editor

The photos make it look like students at Great Southern Grammar, in Albany WA, are improving their school gardens. Actually,

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John Septimus Roe ACS Celebrates Founders Day

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 Editor

At John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School, Founders day is an annual event and a highlight in the school calendar.

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St Mark’s Goes Yellow for Daffodil Day

September 9, 2021September 7, 2021 Editor

St Mark’s Anglican Community School in Perth recently went yellow for Daffodil Day. All students were encouraged to wear an

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Big Sisters Get Creative at Loreto College

September 7, 2021 Editor

At Loreto College Coorparoo, one of the ways that younger students transition into secondary school is through the Big Sister/Little

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Bracelets for a Cause

September 6, 2021 Editor

Florence is only in Year 2 and has had an interest in allergy research since she was diagnosed with allergies

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Heritage College Students Launch ‘Trick Shot’ Challenge

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 Editor

The Student Representative Council at Heritage College Lake Macquarie has launched an online challenge to their peers. With students learning

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Bossley Park Students Run NAIDOC Celebration

July 2, 2021 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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Students Say Bullying No Way!

March 20, 2021 Editor

Friday 19th March was the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence in Australia. Students at Port Noarlunga Primary

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‘Fundraising Ideas’ Podcast Series for Student Leaders

January 28, 2021January 29, 2021 Editor

Student Leadership News is pleased to have released a special podcast series to give endless fundraising ideas to student leaders.

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East Hamilton Hill Students Brush with Fame

January 18, 2021 Editor

East Hamilton Hill Primary School students received a donation of books written by artist Ahn Do. As a thank you

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Port Noarlunga Students Storm the Beach

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Editor

Young leaders from Port Noarlunga Primary School cleaned up a large stretch of coastline this week.  This project was part

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Durham Road and Rockingham Senior High School Students Recognise International Day of People with Disability

December 8, 2020 Editor

Durham Road School and Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre students and staff had a free-dress and crazy hair

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The Australians Who Will Inspire Students at the National Young Leaders Day

November 27, 2020January 27, 2021 Editor

Nearly half a million Australian students have had an experience of the National Young Leaders Day which they will remember

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Schools Get Involved in NAIDOC Week 2020

November 10, 2020 Editor

Bonnet Bay Public School, Macdonald Valley Public School and Briar Road Public School are three of many schools across Australia

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Dapto Public School “Davincis” Deliver Gallery to Remember

November 4, 2020 Editor

Dapto Public School students have come up with a creative solution to the challenge of not being able to host

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Alice Springs School of the Air Gets ‘Unusual’ for Book Week

October 28, 2020 Editor

Alice Springs School of the Air students celebrated Children’s Book Week by thinking of and photographing themselves reading in “unusual

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St Agnes’ Primary School Raises Dyslexia Awareness

October 27, 2020 Editor

St Agnes’ Primary School student Lucas led the way to create a ‘Red Day’ celebration to raise dyslexia awareness alongside

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Miandetta Primary School Show Favourite Footy Colours

October 13, 2020 Editor

Miandetta Primary School students participated in Footy Colours Day which takes place in September each year with students invited to

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World Teacher’s Day is Coming!

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 Editor

Department of Education, Tasmania are inviting students from across the State to contribute to an animated video which will be

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Timboon Kitchens Rule

October 6, 2020 Editor

Timboon P-12 School students have participated in a ‘My Kitchen Rules’ inspired cooking competition with their families rebranded as ‘Timboon

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Have a Published Author Visit Your School

September 29, 2020September 25, 2020 Editor

New South Wales students have the opportunity to have a published author visit their school in the 2020 “Words and

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Students Support International Week of the Deaf

September 24, 2020 Editor

Students around the world have gotten on board with the International Week of the Deaf and International Sign Languages Day

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Mountain Heights School Create 70 Metre Finger Knit Display

September 22, 2020October 16, 2020 Editor

Mountain Heights School students have accepted the “Finger Knitting Challenge” from Epilepsy Tasmania and created 70 metres of finger knitting.

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William Clarke College Students Keep Hospital Staff Energised

September 18, 2020 Editor

Students from William Clarke College has donated a huge box full of goodies for healthcare staff at Westmead Hospital to

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Student Leaders Go All Out for RUOK Day 2020

September 16, 2020 Editor

St Paul’s Catholic College hosted a recess picnic allowing students to eat with their friends and enjoy chatting together as

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St Joseph’s College Toowoomba Ask RUOK?

September 10, 2020 Editor

St Joseph’s College Toowoomba student leaders have used RUOK? Day 2020 as an opportunity to lead a range of activities

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Flynn’s Lockdown Fundraising

September 9, 2020 Editor

A primary school student from Gympie is donating his savings to charity and working odd jobs to give to foster

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Chisholm Catholic College Lunchtime Kahoot a Hoot

September 2, 2020 Editor

The Chisholm Catholic College Student Wellbeing Committee ran a lunchtime online quiz competition for all students to participate in during

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AHS Brisbane Student Leaders Organise One Direction Day

August 25, 2020 Editor

All Hallows’ School Brisbane senior students have organised a “One Direction Day” for the whole school as part of their

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Port Noarlunga Primary School Students Use Holidays to Fundraise

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 Editor

Port Noarlunga Primary School students gave up time in their holidays to fundraise money to donate to a new wildlife

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St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School Head Girl Inspires School Artwork

July 7, 2020 Editor

St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School Head Girl, Molly, has inspired the student body to create a work of art in

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Craigburn Primary School Students Roll-Out Monster Bins

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 Editor

Craigburn Primary School Year 5 students are leading the way for their school’s effort to be environmentally friendly with a

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Victor R-7 Student Leaders Create Whole School Artwork Gift

June 10, 2020 Editor

Victor R-7 Student Representative Council (SRC) members have rallied students at their school to create an artwork to show gratitude

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Fall in Love with Learning By… Dancing?

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 Editor

Thousands of students dancing in synchronization, to dance moves that they only learnt a few minutes beforehand. What’s all this

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Mt Lilydale Mercy College Level 7 Students Create ‘At-Home’ Competitions

June 5, 2020 Editor

Mt Lilydale Mercy College Year 7 Leaders have been creating challenges for students who are still working from home despite

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Illawarra Area Schools Hold Reconciliation Week Events

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 Editor

Bellambi Public School students have created a media presentation involving student story-telling and singing to recognise Reconciliation Week 2020. Traditionally,

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Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cover Song for Mother’s Day

May 14, 2020 Editor

Cathedral Catholic Primary School students in Bathurst have covered a Kasey Chambers song as an isolation Mother’s Day gift for

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St Joseph’s Primary School Create Drive-Through Mother’s Day

May 13, 2020May 20, 2020 Editor

St Joseph’s Primary School, Pemberton has run a drive-through style Mother’s Day celebration with nearly all student’s mothers being greeted

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Fifteen WA Schools Prepare Waste Wise Projects

April 29, 2020 Editor

Fifteen schools in Western Australia have shared in a government grant of $39,000.00 to complete projects which students will use

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World Earth Day 2020

April 22, 2020 Editor

The 50th annual World Earth Day is taking place today on Wednesday 22 April, 2020. In-line with current global circumstances

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‘Public Speaking’ Podcast Series for Student Leaders

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 Editor

Student Leadership News is pleased to have released a special 7-part podcast series to help student leaders improve their public

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French and Australian Students Connect After Bushfires Burn Down School

April 21, 2020 Editor

Students from a school in Fromelles, France have sent gifts to the students of Clifton Creek Primary School in Victoria

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101 Ways to Be a Leader Whilst in Isolation

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 Editor

A free ebook has been released for student leaders called ‘101 Ways to Be a Leader Whilst in Isolation’. The

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Primary Student Delivers Gift Packs for Nurses

April 13, 2020April 15, 2020 Editor

Primary student Ethan Le has used the time away from school to prepare a special gift to thank nurses at

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Six Tips to Succeed at School Online

April 1, 2020April 3, 2020 Editor

Found yourself attending school online for the rest of this term, and maybe into Term 2? Edith Cowan University has

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Casino Public School Create Thank You Video for the World

March 31, 2020April 1, 2020 Editor

Students from Casino Public School have combined voices to create a video to thank all of those who are doing

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Suncoast Christian College Students Get Creative After Cancelled Nursing Home Visit

March 28, 2020April 1, 2020 Editor

Suncoast Christian College students had planned to visit the residents at Palmwoods Nursing Home before recommendations around social-distancing and social-isolation

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Pilbara Primary Student Leaders Meet with Politicians for Leadership Training

March 16, 2020 Editor

Year 6 students from six Pilbara primary schools in Western Australia are participating in a Year 6 Study Tour which

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The 5 Favourite Photos from the First GRIP Leadership Conferences of 2020

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 Editor

GRIP Leadership hold an annual student leadership conference in over 60 towns and cities each year. In the past month

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Students Across Australia Clean Up

March 5, 2020 Editor

Students across Australia got involved with “Clean Up Australia Day” including those from 12 schools in the Eurobodalla Shire in

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Game Changer Challenge 2020 Offers Leadership Development Opportunity

March 5, 2020 Editor

The NSW Department of Education has opened the 2020 Game Changer Challenge with qualifying rounds taking place in both regional

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Students Training and Brainstorming Bushfire Response and Preparations

February 27, 2020 Editor

Students in Australia are being trained ready to prepare their communities to respond to bushfire danger effectively through a new

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St Brigid’s Primary School Appoints Prime Ministers and Ministers for 2020

February 26, 2020 Editor

St Brigid’s Primary School student leaders have structured their student leadership team to mimic that of Federal Parliament in Australia.

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Mowbray Heights Primary School Students Create Short Film to Celebrate Community

February 11, 2020February 23, 2020 Editor

Students from Mowbray Heights Primary School have created a short film called ‘Dear Mowbray’ to show what makes their suburb

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Hallett Cove School Student Leaders Upgrade Bathrooms

February 6, 2020 Editor

Hallett Cove School students have provided feedback to their school which has seen their bathrooms upgraded for the new year.

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Student Leaders of Brand New School Share Goals

February 4, 2020 Editor

The student leaders from brand new school, Bob Hawke College, have shared their goals as the first-ever leadership team for

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Piara Waters Primary School Students Produce Podcast

February 4, 2020July 10, 2020 Editor

Students from Piara Waters Primary School have created their own original podcast called ‘Piara Voices’. The students are responsible for

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Student Leadership Recognised in 2020 Heywire Awards

January 29, 2020 Editor

37 young people, aged 16-22, have been recognised in ABC’s Heywire competition for telling their story about growing up in

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Woodbridge School Students Draw Attention to Community Mental Health

January 28, 2020July 22, 2020 Editor

Woodbridge School in Tasmania has partnered with Beyond Blue’s “Be You” program to raise awareness and provide education around mental

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Primary Student Provides Home for Bushfire Victim

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 Editor

Ryder, a primary-aged student, has used his school holidays to provide for bushfire victims by donating pocket-money and cleaning his

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Scholastic Offer Students WRAD Opportunity to Start 2020

January 16, 2020 Editor

Scholastic are running “World Read Aloud Day” (WRAD) on February 5, 2020 to celebrate reading aloud around the world. The

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Recycling and Creativity at Ringarooma

January 14, 2020 Editor

Students at Rinagarooma Primary School, in Tasmania, have created an amazing sign created by recycled items, creativity, and some hard

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Help Affected Schools to Rebuild

January 7, 2020 Editor

As Bushfires continue to affect numerous areas across Australia, the far-reaching devastastation of the fires is increasing. Numerous worthwhile fundraising

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Norman Park State School Student’s Farewell School with a New Mural

December 31, 2019July 30, 2020 Editor

As an end-of-year farewell, the graduating Year 6 cohort at Norman Park State School painted an amazing mural at their

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Ocean Road Leaders Leave a Legacy of Kindness

December 22, 2019 Editor

The 2019 student leaders at Ocean Road Primary School decided to leave their legacy in the form of  a unique

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William Stimson Public School Student Leaders Deliver Christmas Gifts to Hospitals

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 Editor

Student leaders from William Stimson Public School were responsible for the delivery of Christmas presents from their school community to

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Student Leaders Everywhere Get Involved in International Day of People with Disability

December 4, 2019December 4, 2019 Editor

Student leaders around the world got involved with initiatives as a part of United Nations recognised ‘International Day of People

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Kirwan State School Sew Mittens for Bushfire-Affected Koalas

December 3, 2019 Editor

Kirwan State School students have created a lunch-time assembly line to sew more than 150 pairs of koala mittens for

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bendemeer Primary Gets Busy for Busy Farmers

June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 gripleadership

Bendemeer Primary School’s 16 students have supported farmers by working with the Country Women’s Association and Centacare New England. Donations

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Rolemodel Carries the Queen’s Baton

April 10, 2018July 4, 2018 Editor

John Coutis has recently completed a speaking tour as a keynote presenter at all 10 of the National Young Leaders

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Students Awarded for Leadership by Governor General

March 31, 2018July 4, 2018 Editor

Patron of the SchoolAid Trust Sir Peter Cosgrove, and Lady Cosgrove, welcomed the 2018 SchoolAid Award winners at Admiralty House

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Making It Fun to Learn About the Important Things in Life

March 18, 2018July 4, 2018 Editor

Student Leaders are always looking for ways to create fun experiences at school. Leaders also have a responsibility to achieve

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