The Leadership Programme at KSS is in full swing!

Recently the newly appointed leadership positions were announced at the Celebration Assembly. We are in a fortunate position with such small numbers in the senior school to offer all of the senior students an opportunity to lead. We are aiming towards the Year 7 & 8 children to be given the responsibilities to lead across the school.

Senior Student Leadership for Knights Stream School

At Knights Stream School we want to promote a strong sense of whānau and a safe environment for students to thrive and reach their full leadership potential. By providing our senior students with leadership opportunities, it will help foster relationships, create a sense of pride and ownership in our school and develop the culture for our senior students.

All Year 7 and 8 students are recognised as leaders at Knights Stream School and there will be many opportunities for our seniors to develop their leadership abilities. Each senior student will be placed into a committee that organise events, and support the younger students at Knights Stream School. Within these committees, there can be leaders of specific tasks, but there is no one designated full-time leader.

Available committees for our leaders

• Eco Warriors

• Library Leaders

• Sports

• Cultural

• Media

• Students are also able to make suggestions for committees based on a need. These suggestions must be a formal proposal by the group of students.

Key Attributes of a Senior Leader

• Consistently demonstrate our school values

• Are seen as leaders by their peers

• Be an effective role model for all students at KSS

• Be an excellent communicator

• Show a high level of empathy

• Be well organised and punctual

At the moment we have teams busily planning their events for the school. Some of the student-led initiatives are the KSS Battle of the Bikes Mountain Bike Race, Heroes Muftiday, Bake Sale, a Disco Team and a possible KSS Has Got Talent Show!

I think it is almost time for a holiday... a real one where you can leave the house!

Enjoy the last week of the term.

Matua Mike