Below are some of the key programmes successful DSA-Leadership entrants can look forward to:
Student Leadership Training Programmes
Selected student leaders look forward to Greendale’s signature Aspiring Leaders (for Secondary 2 students) and Inspiring Leaders (for Secondary 3 students) training programmes. Secondary 2 potential Student Leaders undergo the Aspiring Leaders’ Training Programme, which is a series of hands-on workshops designed to introduce students to servant leadership values. Students have the opportunity to hone their leadership skills and put them to practice. These skills put them in good stead to take on key leadership appointments in Secondary 3.
Student Leaders who take on formal leadership appointments in Secondary 3 are placed on the Inspiring Leaders’ Training Programme. This programme is a year-long mentorship programme which equip our leaders to take on greater challenges in their roles as leaders of their CCAs or leaders in school. Students have the opportunity to learn important planning skills, with particular focus on the Servant Leadership traits of Foresight and Conceptualisation. Leaders are empowered to put these skills to practice during the training programme. They will also have the chance to plan the Secondary 1 Orientation Camp for their juniors.
Our student leaders go through a variety of training programmes and get opportunities to plan activities and events throughout the year to become better servant leaders who are able to SERVE, LEAD and EXCEL. Below are some of the highlights.
Training Leaders
Class Leaders Workshop & Peer Support Leaders Training
This workshop is designed specifically for our Class EXCO (Class Leaders & Peer Support Leaders) with the objective of equipping them with the skills to better lead their classes and support their peers. They were also given the time and opportunity to plan some bonding activities for the classes.
Aspiring Leaders Training Programme/ Inspiring Leaders Training Programme
The Aspiring Leaders Training Programme is organised for selected Secondary 2 student leaders from the Student Council, Sports Council and CCAs to prepare them to take on greater leadership responsibilities in upper secondary. Meanwhile, the Inspiring Leaders Training Programme is a follow-up programme for Secondary 3 Student Leaders who have been appointed to formal leadership roles.
Leaders in Action
Sec 1 Orientation: Camp R3ISE
The Sec 1 Orientation programme is the pinnacle event organised by a team of Student Leaders who have undergone the Aspiring Leaders Training and Inspiring Leaders Training Programmes. The event is meant to welcome the new Secondary 1 students to the school and consists of a series of activities organised by the student leaders.
Fitspiration
One of the main events organised by the Sports Leaders is the Greendale Fitspiration. This event, held in February, started in 2021 to replace the Greendale Jog-a-thon which was usually organised at an external venue.
Teachers' Day
Another major event planned by Student Leaders is the Teachers Day Celebration in September. Led by the Student Council, the event requires the Student Council to work with their peers to design and plan the school-wide programme.
CCE Ambassadorship Programme
Our CCE Ambassadors are involved in advocating key CCE messages and school values. They serve as emcees at various school events such as Racial Harmony Day and National Day, and make use of social media such as the Greendale CCE Instagram page to champion positive advocacy.
