The Student Leadership Conference provides unparalleled opportunities for girls to explore leadership styles and strategies, reflect on their own leadership aspirations and build meaningful life-long connections with other young leaders. Our conference program has been designed specifically to meet the needs of this exclusive cohort of girls. Based on research and feedback from past attendees it responds to the challenges faced by girls on their leadership journey. The girls are engaged in a range of activities designed to develop leadership capabilities, resilience and an understanding of themselves and their leadership styles.
The conference focuses on developing leadership capability and assisting young women to manage the responsibilities of leadership. Each year as the girls return to their schools, they claim that they have had a life-changing experience.
The unrivalled quality of this event and the calibre of the girls makes the experience incredibly valuable for all who attend.
Only Alliance member schools can apply to send delegates. The girls should be entering their last year of secondary school in 2017 and hold key leadership roles in their schools. The maximum number of students we can accommodate at the conference is 165. We will limit the number attending from any one school to two delegates in the first instance. If additional places become available schools may have the option to register a third delegate.
The conference is residential and it is important that delegates are available for the entire conference. Students who cannot attend the entire conference due to other commitments will not be accepted.
RESERVE PLACES NOW FOR YOUR 2017 STUDENT LEADERS
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES 31 October 2016
Accommodation:
The delegates will be accommodated in student residences on the university campus. The closest accommodation for staff choosing to accompany students is The Chancellor Executive Apartments, there is no requirement for staff to attend. The apartments are walking distance from the university. Early bookings are suggested as this accommodation is frequently sold out. Reservations can be made at (e) events@the chancellor.com.au or (t) +61 7 5553 6500. Alternatively the Mercure Hotel on the Gold Coast is a short drive from the university (e) reservations@mercuregoldcoastresort.com.au or (t) +61 7 5555 7700.
Scholarships for SLC 2017
The Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia will provide up to five scholarships for students to attend the Alliance Student Leadership Conference at Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland from 4 to 7 January 2017.
Students applying for a scholarship must be in their final year of secondary school and hold a leadership position in their school.
Each scholarship will cover the registration costs, which includes all meals and accommodation; airport transfers from Gold Coast airport on 4 January and returning 7 January; as well as all conference activities and materials.
Each member school may nominate one student for a scholarship.
Please complete the Scholarship forms and return to agsa@agsa.org.au by 18 November 2016
Purpose
The Alliance Scholarship is committed to enhancing leadership opportunities for young women. The scholarship will assist a student in her final year of secondary school in 2017, nominated by the principal, who wishes to attend the Alliance Student Leadership Conference.
Value
The scholarship will cover the conference registration and a payment of AUD300 towards travel expenses. A total of five scholarships will be offered to students who attend schools that are financial members of the Alliance.
Eligibility
To be eligible to be considered for the Alliance Scholarship, the student must satisfy at least two of the following criteria:
•be an Indigenous Australian or New Zealand Maori
•reside more than 2,000 km from the conference venue. The Alliance will contribute up to AUD300 toward travel expenses.
•attend an Alliance school that has not previously participated in the SLC
•be committed to her studies
•otherwise be unable to afford the registration fee for the conference.
Process
Member schools of the Alliance may nominate one student taking into account the criteria listed above. The Alliance will select successful students and will notify the school. Nomination forms and more information available from (e) agsa@agsa.org.au or (t)617 55210749
School registration
Early bird registration open until 31 October for $770.
Full registration is $880.
Registration includes all accommodation, meals, airport transfers on 4 and 7 January and all program materials. Please enter the name and details of a school staff member who will be contactable over 4-7 January. Student (attendee) names can be provided later.