Primary Program (Nov 2026 - May 2027)

THEME: Counting On You

All sessions include main presentations, interactive activities, discussions, leadership games, and entertainment. Below are the Topics ONLY. Watch our videos to get a taste of how interactive these topics become.

Sessions are updated every year so that students can attend numerous years if desired. 

**ALL BRAND NEW SESSIONS**

8.45am

Doors Open

9.15am SESSION 1

 

Topic 1: The People Counting on You to Lead

This session reveals the groups of people at every school who rely on leaders every day. Whilst unpacking this list, every student in the session will realise that they personally have an important part to play, and will feel equipped with practical strategies for leading. 

10.45am

Break 1

11.10am

SESSION 2

 

Topic 2: Being a Leader Who is a Role Model

Schools expect their leaders to be role models, but it’s not always clear what that actually looks like in practice. This session explores how student leaders can intentionally model the things that have the biggest impact on others. We will focus on three key traits to model: high standards, demonstrating values, and the right attitude.

Topic 3: New Ideas to Support Our School

If students are going to put effort towards new ideas, it is important that these ideas are valued by the people that are counting on leaders. This practical workshop will showcase dozens of impressive ideas that students have implemented at other schools, which are also realistic and meaningful. Activities during this workshop will enable students to have discussions with other schools, to share experiences and generate new ideas together.

12.30pm

Break 2

1.00pm

SESSION 3

 

Topic 4: How to Make Your Time as a Leader Count

This topic trains students to focus their leadership on what matters most, in order to have a lasting impact. Through practical examples and activities, students will explore how to make small improvements, identify genuine school needs, support people rather than just complete projects, and work together as a united leadership team.

Q&A With GRIP Leadership Team

2.15pm

Finish (you can be assured of a prompt 2.15 pm finish. We appreciate that departing efficiently for your return journey is important)


GRIP Leadership reserves the right to make changes to the program in order to make improvements to this conference.