Sure quotes on leadership look great as posters hung up on walls. Sometimes an occasional absent-minded glance at them is all you need to snap out of your worries and be propelled to action. But these words cut far deeper than that. They are not just words on leaders but they are words spoken by leaders. That is where their true power lies. Where they are coming from.
That said, being a leader is a lot more than just uttering inspiring words. It is about ‘leading’ (literally) by example. About inculcating a mindset of responsibility, growth, grit and determination.
And mind you, inculcating this mindset starts young. A leader can only become a future leader if they get a conducive atmosphere to be one. And that is where quality education comes in! When your child is a part of an institution that is keen on shaping the leaders of tomorrow, nothing can stop them from climbing to the very top of the ladder of success!
Also read: Guide to Key Leadership Qualities for Students
Student leadership in school
“Leadership begins at school” should be a phrase if it is not already one!
Schools are not only the platform but also the bedrock of young leaders. The right institution with the right faculty can make a heaven and hell difference in how a child behaves, their confidence levels and the ideas they have.
In fact, schools with their prefect programs, house captains, class monitors and groups and societies give kids a chance to flex their leadership skills and to test if they can improve upon them in any shape or form. Of course, they get to this stage with consistent guidance and support from teachers and faculties who constantly show them the leader’s way.
Also read: How to teach leadership skills to your students
The role of student leaders in schools
When it comes to the educational journey one takes in their lifetimes, the role of student leaders in schools cannot be denied.
Do you remember being in school as a 13-something year old, fascinated by how cool your house captain was? How commanding a presence they had and how everybody wanted to be like them?
That just goes to show the impact of student leaders. They actually turn into the first role model for many of the rest of the kids in their school. With their calm composure, authoritative air and the cool-cat ability to solve all problems that come their way, student leaders stand out in a crowd and gain the appreciation of everyone – from their peers to their teachers.
The role of student leaders also involves motivating their peers, leading them as a team and helping them achieve common goals, like say winning a sporting event or organising the school’s drama team. They truly lead.
Also read: How School Leadership Affects Student Achievement
A culture of acknowledgment and appreciation
We have talked a lot about student leadership in schools, but what about schools and the role they play in turning kids into future leaders?
You can tell a school will churn out the best leaders by looking at the culture they follow, the values they uphold and the treatment they dole out their children.
When educational institutions create a culture of acknowledgement and appreciation, students get the chance to explore and thrive in leadership roles. And that is because they feel seen, appreciated for who they are.
Schools that use both in-classroom and out-of-classroom activities to consistently reward and appreciate the hard work their students put into are actually shaping future leaders.
Moreover, schools have the bandwidth to push deserving students into leadership roles, teaching them the value of persistence, the joy of achievement and the lessons of failure.
Also read: 10 Essential Skills for Student Success
Nurturing with confidence
Schools that train children to brave every situation impart them with the confidence they need to face the future and lead the world (or at least the people around them) in their own ways. Leadership in students requires not just the confidence to speak among a crowd, but it also requires the silent confidence to persevere in the face of obstacles and the quiet courage to be themselves unabashedly, no matter what people say.
Turning children into charismatic leaders
Schools that plan their activities to encourage children to think about others, to have a vision actually exceed in leadership student programs.
Think of it this way, when a school gives students a chance to go above and beyond, to think of their team’s glory rather than personal glory, to communicate effectively and rouse peers, to plan strategically and take risks, they end up nurturing charismatic leaders who know just how to tackle any situation head on.
EuroSchool: where leaders study and grow
Creating future leaders is all well and good, but where do you find a school that can nourish young minds and can foster leadership qualities in them?
We do not mean to brag but EuroSchool has what it takes to turn your child into a leader of tomorrow. Our advanced curriculum enables children to think critically in every step of the way, turning them into rational beings who boldly walk the path of logic and reasoning.
On the flipside, our extracurricular events give children the chance to work together as a team, helping them master the art of coordinating and communicating effectively. Our faculty is also always ready to not just hone the hidden talents of children but to also foster in them the qualities of empathy, kindness and generosity of spirit – all of which culminate in the making of a leader the world can be collectively proud of!
If you want your children to be a transformative force of tomorrow, visit any of your nearest EuroSchool branches.
