STUDENT ENVIRONMENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The incursion is divided into four one-hour sessions, completed in a single school day. A CERES educator will guide students through the following steps, depending on the chosen focus area:

Transforming Systems (Waste or Biodiversity)

• Leading Change & Building Knowledge – Understanding how change is made and key environmental concepts that influence project development
• Research and Auditing – Investigating current school sustainability actions and their effectiveness in the school environment
• Analysis and Planning – Evaluating research data gathered from the audit to inform a plan to create change
• Engagement and Reflection – Create products that engage the local community in their school project and reflect on the process

Leadership for Sustainability

• Leadership & Leading Change – Understanding how change is made and the key skills needed for quality leadership
• Goal Setting & Analysis – Creating a clear and achievable project goal based on gathered data and a shared vision
• Planning & Documentation – Developing a project plan with realistic tasks and creating a visual map for the project
• Communication & Reflection – Communicating ideas to the wider school community

The SELP hones in on achievable and impactful school-based environmental projects as a platform to empower students as young leaders in their school and community. The students will:

• Recognise and define the qualities of a leader and how they create change
• Understand important environmental information to inform project planning
• Construct a vision and goal for a project informed by group collaboration
• Analyse their goals to identify opportunities and barriers
• Collect information from a range of sources
• Assemble a timeline of tasks to inform a project plan
• Evaluate the project planning process to inform future decision making

By focusing on an environmental project, students practice leadership skills and develop capabilities identified in the curriculum:

• Visioning: Setting goals, managing time effectively, and collaborating for a common aim
• Problem Solving: Developing the ability to think critically and make informed decisions
• Communicating: Learning and practising to share ideas clearly and to actively listen
• Influencing: Inspire others to work together towards shared goals
• Creativity: Using imagination and creativity to innovate
• Adaptability: Adapting to change, practising teamwork and resilience skills
• Information Literacy: Finding, evaluating, and using information
• Gratitude: Practising appreciation of others and celebrating achievement