Project Hero

Leaders and the Greater Common Good

September 2014

Rationale:

As leaders in the school and society, we truly do have within our power the vision and the opportunity to realize a community where its highest goal is the achievement of the greatest public good.  Our citizenship should model a just society that is characterized by kindness, equality and opportunity for all. Have you been inspired by someone whose leadership is founded on similarly noble principles?  Now is your chance to reflect on those qualities of great leadership that you've witnessed or experienced and share the influence they've had on you and your motivation to lead. 

This project is, I hope, the start of a very long journey for you, to discover your vision of the common good and how you as a leader will contribute to its maintenance and promotion.

Project:

Research (with bibliographic references) a person you consider to be your model or hero who has committed to a leadership role in serving the public good.  As part of your research and analysis, you must specify;

           

            - a brief biography of their life

            - their accomplishments in serving the public good

            - the obstacles they had to overcome to serve the public good

            - the methods or leadership styles they used to serve the public good

Choose a presentation style (ex. poster, Prezi) that can be displayed or revisited by the class in order to serve as a source of motivation and a reminder of our purpose. Don’t forget a photo!

Due: ________________________

Welcome Sulli Leaders 2014

Course Framework

Sullivan Heights Secondary School

Community Leadership    

Jeff Vaughan

2014

By registering in this course, you have identified yourself as a leader – someone who has chosen to take a proactive and central role in developing positive school culture.  Your backgrounds, strengths and interests are varied and I believe that such diversity can only strengthen our program and therefore the school as well.  Your success in the course and the success of the program depend on your personal / social responsibility and investment in a healthy class dynamic.  Leaders at Sullivan Heights are role models respected for their independence, motivation, organization and charity.  We are team players who are visible by all members of the community. 

Communication

To facilitate better communication I urge students to check email regularly.  Please initiate contact by sending me an email at vaughan_j@surreyschools.ca so that I can set up a mailing list. Furthermore, I invite you to follow me on Twitter @MoVaughan42 and at this blog teachervaughan.blogspot.ca Students and parents should not hesitate to email or call me at the school any time at extension 3131. Remember that good communication is critical to becoming a good leader.

Course Materials

1. Bring your AGENDA, your JOURNAL, a pencil, and positive energy to every class. 

Course Content

Leadership Theory                                            Peer Teaching / Community Involvement

- Leadership Styles                                             - Global Issues

- Lesson Design                                                   - Charity and Altruism

- Team Building                                                  - Group Management

- Conflict Resolution                                           - Lifestyle Awareness

- Initiative and Stewardship                                 - Active Citizenship

Activity Planning/ Management                       Promotion and Communication 

- Activity Selection                                             - Event Promotion

- Meeting Organization                                       - Communication

- Event Planning                                                  - Fostering Positive Culture

CPR certification

Emergent Curricula

Assessment

Student and Teacher Interviews

Peer and Self Reflections (blog portfolio / journaling)

Hero Project and Legacy Project

Participation, Class Contribution, Personal and Social Responsibility

Volunteer Hours (2 hours / week)

Volunteer Hours

20 of the 40 hours should directly contribute to the benefit of Sullivan school community and culture.  Volunteer opportunities must contribute to a Greater Common / Public Good. Record volunteering on the SERVICE HOURS page of your agendas with dates and sponsor information.

Volunteer Possibilities

- School store operations, school sign, school orientations

- Supervision: Homework club, FitClub, open-gym

- Elementary school play days and events

- Set-up for school events (athletics, dances, drama productions)

- Team manager, trainer, coach (elementary school, community)

- Participation in school clubs and councils (e.g. Global Issues, CVC, Duke of Edinboro, Grad Council, Student Council)

- Volunteer driving for school events

- Work in the community (Parks & Recreation programs, City of Surrey, sport camps, day cares, churches, community centers, YMCA, extended care facilities, food bank, SPCA, shelters, soup kitchens)

Costs

Historically, leadership classes have expressed the need for LEADER shirts so that they are identifiable during the various events they organize and develop a proud sense of belonging.  Student-designed shirts will cost about $25 each. CPR certification is $10. Please feel welcome to approach Mr. Vaughan privately to discuss any financial shortcomings.

Events and Field Trips

Below is a list of the kinds of events, activities and field trips that the leadership class has undertaken in the past:

- Terry Fox Run and Head Shave          -Sullivan Shoreline Cleanup

- Cops for Cancer                                 -SD36 Climate Challenge

- Grade 8 Retreats                                -Maple Leaf Day Activities

- Grade 8 Spooky Spirit Day                 -RELEAF tree planting

- Sullivan Spirit Pep Rally                    -HOO DONE IT?

- Energy Ambassadors Program            -Culture Case

- BRIDGES high school transition        -Salvation Army Kettles

- Youth Stewardship Initiative              -Campus renaturalization

- Holiday Charity Drive                        -Family Sponsorship

- Christmas Bureau                               -Surrey Food Bank

- Snow shoe adventure                          -Grouse Grind

- UBC ropes course                              -Curling with seniors   

- Milk Run                                           -Sun Run

- One-Less-Car Initiative                       -Children Hospital Carnival

- Sullivan Street Hockey                       -Lunch-time Intramurals

- Grad vs. Teacher challenges                -Orienteering & Geocache

- BC Hydro Power Smart Campaign       -One Tonne Challenge

- Voyageur Canoeing                            -Campus beautification

- Parks Lend-a-Hand                             -Me to We campaigns

- SD36 student Leadership Conference    -Street Squad               

- School Surveys and Orientations          -We Day

- School Garden                                    -Fruit & Veggie Program

- Translink TravelSmart                         -Earth Day Assembly

- School icebreakers & teambuilders       -Surrey Green Team

By signing below, I ________________________ have accepted the above leadership-class expectations and acknowledge that it is my responsibility to attend all scheduled meetings.  I will record in my agenda all class meetings and events, referring to it regularly to facilitate my organization and preparedness.

_______________________              _____________________

         Student signature                         Parent /guardian signature