Student Leadership News

In part 8 of the Fundraising Ideas Series Andy and Ronan look at one of the most simple ways of fundraising… getting teachers involved. We aren’t talking about giving them the hard tasks or leaving the responsibility to them, we are talking about something much more fun! Put some of these ideas into action and watch your school fundraising tally increase week by week. For more ideas go...

Andy and Caleb celebrate a (kind of) Birthday for the Student Leadership News Podcast in the 80th episode. The best leadership tip is inspired by some creative students in Central Australia and the boys talk through a Top 3 including some ideas to get involved in NAIDOC Week 2020 – let us know what your school is up to for NAIDOC Week! If you’re a musical and/or movie buff then this we...

In part 7 of the Fundraising Ideas Series Andy and Ronan focus on successful ways to partner with local businesses to fundraise money. Instead of just asking businesses for donations, you can go to them with some of these new ideas that they will find hard to refuse! For more ideas go to www.studentleadership.news

Caleb challenges Andy to a game of Guess the Leader (shoutout to Kiwi listeners for this one!) and the pair dive into a Top 3 dominated by creative and inspiring leaders from across Western Australia. Following the three ideas, they cross back to the east coast to learn a Best Leadership Tip from a courageous student raising awareness for those who live with dyslexia. All of this and more in the l...

In part 6 of the Fundraising Ideas Series Andy and Ronan give a bunch of ideas for fundraising small amounts of money over a longer period of time. After using these ideas for a few months, you will find that they are easy to organise and your fundraising will be super successful! For more ideas visit www.studentleadership.news

Andy and Caleb bring the best of student leadership news stories from the last fortnight as well as an “easy” round of Leadership Quality Scrabble for Caleb to attempt (much to Andy’s delight). The Top 3 features student stories involving footy, koalas and a cooking contest that combines 100s’ & 1000s’ with a classic Italian dinner and the Best Leadership Tip for...

In part 5 of the Fundraising Ideas Series Andy and Ronan suggest ideas that will suit students who are creative, artistic and visual. Not only will you enjoy the fun that comes with using your creative talents… you will use these talents to fundraise for your school or for an important cause! For more ideas go to www.studentleadership.news        

Andy jumps ship this week to join Caleb on the news podcast and they review all of the latest and greatest stories that have been released on the Student Leadership News website. The Top 3 stories provide some inspiration as well as haircut advice, they discuss this fortnight’s Best Leadership Tip inspired by students participating in International Week for the Deaf and Andy goes (very) clos...

In part 4 of the Fundraising Ideas Series Andy and Ronan suggest heaps of ways that you can raise money using the power (and fun) of large gatherings. At present, large gatherings are difficult because of pandemic restrictions, but now is the time to start thinking about ideas for the future!

Caleb and Cam dive deep into what students did to support the R U OK? Day around their schools, and there are some super cool ideas. Caleb also bring his Best Leadership Tip which is a great example of adaptation.

In part 3 of the fundraising Ideas Series Andy and Ronan provide heaps of ways to raise money that involve students doing physical challenges, sports activities and lots of movement. Use these ideas to get your school moving, to have fun, and to fundraising… all at the same time!

Caleb and Cam discuss some of the best leadership stories they have heard over the last two weeks and make particular mention of students who are seeking to help others in these times.

In part 2 of the Fundraising Ideas Series Andy and Ronan look at ideas for transforming typical ‘dress-up’ or ‘non-uniform’ days so that they are more FUN than every before, and raise more FUNDS than ever before.

Caleb and Cam break their record on the Leadership Quality Scrabble game whilst also bringing their favourite stories from the past two weeks. They talk about science week and finding ways to get involved as a whole school. And Caleb brings his Best Leadership Tip based on something students at Thomas Carr College have just achieved.

In part 1 of the Fundraising Ideas Series Andy and Ronan give heaps of ideas for things that student leaders could sell to raise money for their school or for important causes. For more ideas visit www.studentleadership.news

Caleb gets stumped on the Leadership Quality Scrabble this week, while Cam shares his Best Leadership Tip at the moment! Caleb also shares some of his favourite stories that have been shared recently.

Cam and Caleb bring stories of student leaders who have been having amazing impacts in their schools and communities and challenge students on ways they can look for needs.

In episode 64 of the podcast Cam and Caleb test out a fun new game, discuss the top leadership stories in the world at the moment and give some practical tips for planning new ways to leave a legacy as a leader.

Decision making is particularly hard as a leader and sometimes it is especially hard to keep others in mind. In this weeks podcast, Cam and Caleb discuss their top three ways to keep others in mind when decision making and Caleb brings his favourite idea which raised over $7,000 for a good cause!

Caleb and Cam discuss their top three ideas for showing school pride whilst some students are at school and others are at home. They also suggest a great way that students can double up their events so they can squeeze in any events that they missed when they did schooling from home.

There are many parts to leadership and this week Caleb and Cam discuss ways that student leaders can make mundane events or things that happen around the school more fun. They discuss their favourite idea at the moment and how it is not only a great show of gratitude but team work from the whole school.

Caleb and Cam are back to bring ideas about ways that students and teachers can be involved with significant dates at their schools. They share stories from schools they were involved in Reconciliation Week and share about some practical ways students can be involved at their schools.

In the final episode of the Public Speaking Series Andy and Ronan discuss strategies for nervous speakers. Nearly every speaker will face nerves at some point, these are often a good thing but can sometimes overwhelm us. Listen to this episode to find out some strategies to handle these well.

Caleb and Cam bring plenty of stories to this episode about students who are leading with gratitude at the moment. And share about two schools who’s leaders have set up for students both at home and at school to participate in!

Caleb and Cam discuss what leading towards going back to school looks like for students at the moment and what steps they can take to lead the way. Jack Ward also joins the podcast for a special interview and My Favourite Idea segment.