Redcliffe State High School is preparing Years 7 to 11 students for future school leadership through a program centred on teamwork, communication, school involvement and practical preparation.
Redcliffe Students Build Leadership Skills Early
Redcliffe State High School is helping younger students prepare for future leadership roles through its Leadership Aspirant Program.
The program supports students from Years 7 to 11 who want to become future school leaders. It gives them a structured way to learn about leadership before they reach formal senior roles, including the school’s Year 12 and Year 9 leadership groups.
Students involved in the program are encouraged to take part in school life, understand leadership responsibilities and build the skills needed to contribute within the school and wider community.
The program was developed after staff identified a need to prepare students earlier for leadership roles, responsibilities and application processes.
Practical Preparation Before Formal Roles
The first two terms focus on connection, previous leadership experiences, personal strengths, areas for improvement and teamwork.
In term three, the program moves into preparation for formal leadership opportunities. Students practise public speaking, work on CVs and prepare for interview questions.
They also take part in school activities, including parent-teacher interview nights and Friday fun days. These opportunities give students practical experience beyond the classroom while helping them understand what school leadership can involve.
Students also prepare materials that may support future leadership applications, including speeches and CVs.
Redcliffe Program Reaches Different Kinds Of Leaders
The program is also aimed at students who may already show leadership outside formal school positions.
Some students lead through sport or community involvement without holding recognised school leadership titles. The Leadership Aspirant Program gives those students a way to develop those skills within the school setting.
Students are expected to show they are willing to take on responsibility and contribute to activities connected with school leadership. The program presents leadership as a role built through preparation, teamwork and involvement, rather than a title alone.
Students Learn From Working Together
Students in the program have described teamwork as one of the main lessons.
Ayva Marsh said the program helped her understand the leadership qualities needed for the following year, including the value of working with others instead of taking on every task alone.
Daniel Tavake said learning about leadership qualities and the benefits of the role encouraged him to take part.
Eliza Wood said the program helped her understand the importance of working together and the stronger impact students can have as a group.
Jesse-James Schuster encouraged other students to join the program, while Michael Robinson described it as a worthwhile experience for students interested in becoming leaders.
School Culture Supports Student Pathways
Redcliffe State High School’s wider approach focuses on connection, learning, belonging and student pathways.
The school also has programs and activities linked to student growth, including Year 12 academic mentoring and the Reddi Rewards Program, which recognises positive student behaviour across year levels.
Within that setting, the Leadership Aspirant Program gives Redcliffe students another way to build confidence, practise communication and prepare for the responsibilities that come with school leadership.
Published 17-June-2026
