National Young Leaders Day - Dunedin

Well early tomorrow morning we are off on our adventure to Dunedin for the National Young Leaders Day.

We will leave school at 7:30 sharp - and yes kids we will leave if you are late.

We have an exciting opportunity to learn about the experiences of some of the inspirational New Zealanders - Adam Hall and Alison Shanks.

The objectives for the day are to:

* INSPIRE students to make a positive contribution to their school.

* MOTIVATE students to be great leaders in their area of influence.

* EMPOWER students with practical skills of balancing study, school commitments and social life as well as managing the stress in these areas.

* PROMOTE the value of inspirational and positive role models as examples to others, by exposing students to a diverse range of leaders and their views on leadership.

* EDUCATE students about the need to grow in knowledge and practical skills in the areas of excellence and leadership.

* CONNECT students with other students from other schools and develop long-term support networks.

I know that the children will have an amazing day and will come back with some fantastic skills that they can put into practice as leaders at St Joseph's