Student Leadership Programme

Our Student Leadership Programme aims to nurture students to become dynamic servant leaders committed to leading themselves and others. Customised and run by our student leaders, we believe in the approach of “leaders growing leaders”, empowering our student leaders in the training and mentoring of their juniors.

The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership

Our school adopts the Kouzes and Posner’s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership Model in our Student Leadership Programme. Its principles are based on a set of observable skills and abilities that drive behaviours. Our student leaders are encouraged to practise these five exemplary leadership practices when discharging their duties.

Student Leadership Development

The school provides various platforms to develop leadership skills in students and aims to inspire our student leaders to grow as caring, collaborative and confident leaders who lead by serving and serve by leading.

Leadership opportunities are provided in the class, CCA and school platform:

Class	CCA	School
- Class Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons - Peer Support Leaders - AV Leaders - Academic Leaders - Sports Leaders - VIA Leaders (various roles)	CCA Leaders (various roles)	- Student Councillors - Executive Committee Members of Class Care Committee - Executive Committee Members of Sports Leaders Board - Executive Committee Members of Student Council

Student Leadership Boards

(1) Class Care Committee

Comprises the 6 student leaders managing each class (1 Chairperson, 3 Vice-Chairpersons and 2 Peer Support Leaders)
To support the form teachers in creating a positive class spirit, ensuring a conducive learning environment, promoting CCE outcomes and Eco Stewardship Programme
To build a peer support culture which contributes to a caring and enabling school environment

(2) CCA Leaders Board

Comprises the CCA Head leading each CCA
To lead and organise CCA activities and School Events (e.g. CCA Open House)
To motivate and develop CCA members to achieve positive learning outcomes

(3) Sports Leaders Board

Comprises the 2 sports leaders elected from each class
To lead and organise class and school sports activities
To promote an active and healthy lifestyle to the student body

(4) Student Council

Comprises student councillors elected by the staff and student body
To build a sense of belonging and school pride
To strive to be a representative voice for the student body through active engagement

Key Student Leadership Events

(1) Cohort Leadership Training

Student Leaders organising the Cohort Leadership Training for Lower Secondary students

(2) Sec 1 Orientation Programme

Student Leaders organising the Secondary One Orientation Programme

(3) Student Leaders’ Investiture

Student Leaders’ Investiture to recognise our student councillors and Tier 3 student leaders

(4) Class Care Committee Activities

Basic Leadership Training conducted by EXCOs

Class Care Committee Appointment Ceremony

Class Care Committee Huddle to discuss Class Issues

Class Games organised by Class Care Committee

Class Care Committee serving as Event Ushers for Parents’ Forum

Intermediate Leadership Training conducted by EXCOs

Peer Support Efforts: Mental Wellness Tips contributed by Peer Support leaders on Social Media

Peer Support Efforts: Exam Motivational Board

(5) Sports Leaders Board Activities

Sports Leaders Day Camp

Sports Leaders organising Sports Carnival

(6) Student Council Activities

Student Council Induction Workshop

Student Council Presidential Election

Learn and Lead Workshop

Hosting prefects from Zhonghua Primary School

Student Councillors serving as Student Ambassadors during School Open House

(7) External Leadership Activities for Tier 3 Student Leaders

External Leadership Conferences

Learning Journey to Changi Experience Studio

Other Student-Led Initiatives by our Student Leaders

(1) Excelsis (Students’ Centre) managed by Class Care Committee and Student Council

Students bond over activities in the Student Centre

Termly Movie Screening in Excelsis

(2) The Zhonghua Conversation (A video series featuring voices of Zhonghua about contemporary issues)


Episode 1: No Room for Racism
Episode 2: Tray Return Initiative
Episode 3: Go Green Go Clean
Episode 4: Mental Health Matters
Episode 5: National Day
Episode 6: Managing Digital Distractions
Episode 7: What Does Success Mean To You?
Episode 8: Celebrating Differences Through Friendship
Episode 9: Together, As One United People
Episode 10: Total Defence Special - Safeguarding Against Scams
Episode 10: Total Defence Special - Together Against Terrorism