Student Leadership & Discipline

Department Goals Student Leadership

1) To inculcate student leaders to show responsibility and commitment in their leadership roles. 

2) To empower student leaders to have the willingness to lead and cooperate with others.

3) To build close relationship and leave a legacy among the student leaders. 

Student Leadership Framework

 Student leadership development at CHIJ OLQP seeks to develop leaders who:

·      act with compassion;

·      have moral courage; and

·      lead and serve with humility.

The school plans to use “The Leader in Me: 7 Habits of Happy Kids” leadership practice to develop in the students, leadership and 21CC. “The Leader in Me” is a comprehensive K-12 school improvement model that equips students with the essential leadership and life-readiness skills they need to thrive in the 21^st Century, and enhances results for the school in the area of leadership, culture and academics.

The school’s 2-tier leadership development programme. It is designed to provide baseline leadership skills acquisition for all students, and also extends opportunities for students with high potential, to lead and serve the school through the various student groups.

At the class level, “I Can Lead” aims to provide all students an opportunity to lead and serve their peers. The school creates platforms for students to hone their leadership skills, e.g. class monitor, group leaders and subject leaders.

At the school level, “I Can Serve”, “The Leader in Me: 7 Habits of Happy Kids” extends the area of focus to ‘Create a Leadership Culture: Shared Leadership’. At this level, opportunities are provided for potential student leaders to serve in school-level leadership roles, e.g. prefects, CCA leaders and IJ Ambassadors. Student voice and collaborative leadership will lead to innovations in the school.

Tiered Approach	Students Involvement	Leadership Practices	Leadership Platforms
I Can Lead (Class Level)	Primary 1 – 6	The Leader in Me: 7 Habits of Happy Kids Habit 1: Be Proactive Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind Habit 3: Put First Things First Habit 4: Think Win-Win Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Habit 6: Synergise Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw	Leadership roles in class
I Can Serve (School Level)	Selected students from Primary 3 – 6 -Prefects -EXCO Prefect -CCA Leaders -IJ Ambassadors  -Peer Support Leaders  -RE Leaders -AV Leaders		· Student Leadership Training ·Camps ·CCAs ·Service to School ·Student-led Programmes - Teachers’ Day, Community Projects

HABIT 3: PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST  

 Work First, Then Play
I am a self-disciplined student. I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. 




HABIT 4: THINK WIN-WIN     

Everyone Can Win
I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make 
deposits in others’ Emotional Bank Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives.




HABIT 5: SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD  

Listen Before You Talk
I practise the virtue of understanding by listening to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints. I listen to others without interrupting. I also practise the virtue of confidence in voicing my ideas. I look people in the eyes when talking.



HABIT 6: SYNERGISE  

Together is Better
I practise the virtue of cooperation and value other people’s strengths by learning together. I get along well with others, even people who are different from me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people’s ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others, we can create better solutions than anyone of us can alone.


HABIT 7:SHARPEN THE SAW  
 
Balance Feels Best
 I practise the virtue of purposefulness. I take care of my body by eating right, exercising and getting enough sleep. I spend time with my family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. I find meaningful ways to help others.

Classroom Leader

Programmes / Activities	Level involved	Date
Class Monitor Training  (Semester 1 and 2)	Primary 1 to Primary 6 P1 to P3 (Face to Face) P4 to P6 (Online Learning via SLS)	15 Jan (for Semester 1 monitors) 9 Jul (for Semester 2 monitors)
AV Monitors’ Training	Primary 2 to 6 (Semester 1) Primary 1 to 5 (Semester 2)	22 Jan 16 Jul
P3 to P6 WSA-EC Student Champions Workshop	Primary 3 to Primary 6	22 Jan
Cyber Wellness Ambassadors Training	Primary 1 to Primary 6 selected students	16 April 9 July
CCE Mentor Workshop	Primary 3 to Primary 6	1 April

Discipline

1) To inculcate in students a sense of self-discipline, respect the right and feelings of others, take responsibility and accept the consequences for their own actions. 

2) To empower students with the skills, knowledge, values and attitudes that will enable them to fit in and participate successful in all aspect of society. 

3) To support all students, staffs and parents in delivering a set of procedures for managing the school's expectations of students' behaviour. 

Misbehaviours and Consequences

The table below shows the list of misbehaviours and their possible consequences.

Offences / Misbehaviours	Possible Consequence(s)
Attendance-Related Offences	·       Compensation ·       Corrective Work Order (CWO) ·       Counselling ·       Discipline Record ·       Involvement of police and/or external agencies ·       Parent-Teacher Conference ·       Parent-P/VP Conference ·       Recess detention ·       Self-reflection ·       Verbal Warning
·       Late-coming
General Misconduct / Unacceptable Behaviour
·       Abuse of Technology ·       Disruptive behaviour in class ·       Forgery ·       Frequent late submission / incomplete of homework ·       Leaving Class / School without permission ·       Littering ·       Open Defiance and Rudeness ·       Persistent improper attire and/or grooming ·       Skipping classes ·       Truancy ·       Using vulgar language or gestures on staff / peers
Other Serious Offences
·       Arson ·       Bullying / Extortion ·       Cheating in tests / examinations ·       Fighting / Assault ·       Gambling ·       Smoking ·       Substance Abuse ·       Theft / Shoplifting ·       Use, possession or distribution of inappropriate material ·       Vandalism

*The table above is not exhaustive and serves only as a guide. The school reserves the right to take the necessary action(s) in the best interests of our students, staff and the community.