2009 Secondary School Leadership Program for School Captains

Staff and students can find out more about the 2009 Secondary School Leadership Program for School Captains on the Department's intranet.

The Secondary School Leadership Program for School Captains recognises the leadership role of school captains.

Members of Parliament make themselves available to address students on leadership and to meet informally with their student constituents.

• 'It's been good fun. We went around with our local member and it was excellent' - Rebecca
• 'It's been good to get an insight into what goes on in Parliament House and Government House. Politicians talked about interesting stuff like the P plate issue. This is relevant to young people' - Luke and Erin

Students also meet with the Governor of NSW at Government House.

• 'Marie Bashir is a great inspiration for youth - and she is so engaging!' Lisa

The program provides a great opportunity for students from all around the state to represent their school, become aware of democratic processes and experience the environment of Parliament House and Government House.

• 'I found the day informative because I got a wider perspective on leadership and government. It was interesting meeting people who make parliament work' - Solange
• 'It's been really good - new and informative for me - learning about parliament and how it works' - Carla
• 'It's been good to get a different perspective on the number and variety of people in the process of government' - Jamie
• 'I've taken quite an interest in politics, so it was great to see how leaders come from all different groups and cultures' - Scott
• 'It's been pretty inspiring to hear how people's careers in parliament have developed'- Lauren
• 'It's been a great day, Government House was so historic. Also, Michael Crews from the Exodus Foundation inspired me to do something for the community' - Keiran
• 'Politics is a little like school. You can’t always see the problems. If you listen to people, you can try to understand their problems and act on them' - Jamie