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The Queensland Department of Education International is committed to providing inclusive, equitable, and exceptional education programs for Queensland state school students and is thrilled to offer this exciting new opportunity to Queensland students. The Asia Education Foundation, in partnership with the Department of Education International, is delivering the Queensland Future School Leaders program to students in Year 5 and 6 across Queensland and the Asia-Pacific. The 2024 Queensland Future Leaders Program will inspire Queensland young leaders to navigate and respond positively to the rapidly changing and diverse world we live in. The summit aims to provide students with opportunities to explore different elements of global competence and enhance students' essential, analytical, and creative thinking skills, leadership skills, intercultural understanding, self-awareness, and cultural understanding to facilitate meaningful global connections. Students participating in the program will explore the concept of 'thinking globally, acting locally' and will work on developing various initiatives to promote inclusivity and equity within their local school communities. This comprehensive program will equip students with valuable insights and skills to become effective and empathetic leaders in their schools and beyond. The workshops will feature guest speakers, collaborative learning activities, and multiple breakout sessions for students to meet and discuss topics with peers from different schools across Queensland and the Asia-Pacific. The program aligns with the Department of Education Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027 by offering Queensland students and teachers an opportunity to build on their global competence through an online program and assist the development of future-ready global citizens.
Enhance personal leadership skills (critical and creative thinking, collaboration, and empathy).
Encourage effective communication skills (active participation, intercultural understanding, seeking diverse perspectives, and presenting ideas).
Strengthen global citizenship and international relationships.
Utilise design thinking tools to understand and develop solutions to school-based challenges.
Expressions of interest close Friday 23rd of August. Please register via the Global Opportunities Webpage where you are asked to fill out an EOI Form for the 2024 Queensland Future School Leaders Program.
Registrations close Monday 2nd of September. Please register via the Asia Education Foundation link below.
Information Session (45 minutes) Learn more about the program to ensure it is the right fit for your students. Thursday 1st August (3:30pm – 4:15pm AEST) Teacher Briefing: (45 minutes) Wednesday 2nd October 2024 (3.30pm - 4.15pm AEST) 4 Online Sessions (3 hours) Session One: Tuesday 15th October (12pm - 3pm AEST) Session Two: Tuesday 22nd October (12pm - 3pm AEST) Session Three: Tuesday 29th October (12pm - 3pm AEST) Session Four: Tuesday 19th November (12pm - 3pm AEST) Note: Sessions one to three are held weekly, with session four scheduled after a two-week break for student project development and final presentation preparation. An additional 1-2 guests from each school are welcome to join online for the final presentations (allow 30 minutes online). These guests will need to have a valid teaching registration to attend.
Open to Queensland Students and International students in Year 5-6.
4 workshops delivered ONLINE.
With funding from the Queensland Department of Education International, participation in this event is free.
For all enquires, please email aef-support@asialink.unimelb.edu.au
Additional speakers will be announced over the coming weeks
The Queensland Future School Leaders program is funded by the Queensland Department of Education International and implemented by the Asia Education Foundation at Asialink, The University of Melbourne. View a copy of our Privacy Notice here.
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