This year, Shanghai Community International School (SCIS) Pudong Campus is excited to spotlight our Grade 5 students stepping into leadership roles within the Student Leadership Committee! This innovative program empowers our younger learners to take on head leadership roles, fostering their growth and encouraging their voices.
After a competitive selection process involving applications and interviews with Dr. Myers, Lower School Principal, Pudong Campus, six remarkable Grade 5 leaders were chosen to represent their peers. Rafiqua Israel, the Student Leadership Team Leader, engaged these enthusiastic young minds in a discussion about their ambitions and responsibilities.
Insights from Our Young Leaders
Shaked: “It means we get to help others and lead them. To help others and be a good leader, we need to show respect, be patient and make informed decisions.”
Chelsea: “Being a Head Leader means being responsible and ensuring everyone is safe and treated kindly. It’s important not to act like a boss or be mean to others.”
Shaked: "I think this experience will teach me how to be a good leader, help others plan activities, and practice the skills of respect and patience."
Yeoul: "It will help me communicate better and think about what would be fun and how others would feel."
Jaiden: "I want to organize some activities in the stick alley and the sandbox."
Junwon: "I will entertain all my fellow students and create events that are engaging and enjoyable."
Jaiden: "Determined, caring, and hard-working."
Yeoul: "Respectful, kind, and caring."
Yeoul: "To make our school a better place."
Yeoul: "We can help anyone who needs assistance or double-check if someone doesn’t understand. "
Marmik: "Make inspiring events that carry on throughout the coming years."
Yeoul: "We can share each other’s ideas respectfully, without interrupting, and compromise. It's important to be respectful to the other Head Leaders and wait for them to finish speaking before responding. We should value other students’ ideas."
"These conversations revealed the enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication of our young leaders. By incorporating Grade 5 students into leadership roles, SCIS is not only providing valuable opportunities for personal growth but also enriching the diversity of ideas and representation within our student leadership committee. This initiative aligns with our school's commitment to nurturing well-rounded, responsible, and proactive global citizens from an early age."
As they embark on this leadership journey, we eagerly anticipate the unique ideas and initiatives these young leaders will bring this year!
