Learning for Life Programme (LLP) – Community Youth Leadership
The school’s Learning for Life Programme (LLP), Community Youth Leadership, is a platform to nurture leaders in all Meridians.
1. Principles of Leadership
The school integrates the Five K&P Practices of Exemplary Leadership in nurturing compassionate leaders.
The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® is a functional leadership model offered by James Kouzes and Barry Posner (1987) in their book, “The Leadership Challenge.” It reveals a cluster of behaviours identified through a thematic analysis of what people did when they were at their “personal best” in leading others. The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership are namely Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act and Encourage the Heart.
2. Student Leadership Model
The Student Leadership Model at Meridian Secondary School is designed to be aligned with the Kouzes and Posner’s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, the four beliefs, and The Meridian Way. At every tier of leadership development, students are provided with opportunities to make meaningful contributions to both the school community and the wider community.
3. Student Leadership Progressive Development Model
Meridian Secondary adopts an age-appropriate and progressive three-stage leadership training programme:
- Self Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Thought Leadership
Tier 1 - Self Leadership
Cohort leadership reaches out to the masses. Students will be equipped with the knowledge of K&P principles through a foundational programme. Subsequently, they will have a chance to apply and enhance their leadership skills through various platforms such as CCAs and VIA activities.
Tier 2 - Team Leadership
At Tier 2, students undergo further training and participate in a wider range of community projects to develop their skills through their roles as Student Councillors, CCA Leaders, or Peer Support Leaders. This frequently involves conducting activities for peers of their level (e.g. Peer Support Leaders conducting class bonding games) or for their juniors (e.g. Sec 3 Student Councillors facilitating Sec 2 VIA projects).
Student Leaders continue to attend developmental training programmes which are more specialized such as Public Speaking and Events Facilitation workshop. Regular check-in sessions are also conducted to provide guidance and support to the Student Leaders. To stretch their abilities, Student Leaders are provided with opportunities to participate in events and/or are nominated for awards at the national level (e.g. National Youth Environment Conference). What is unique to our school is that students are encouraged to step forward and nominate themselves to take on these leadership roles.
Student Councillors |
CCA Leaders |
Peer Support Leaders |
Tier 3 - Thought Leadership
At Tier 3, members of the Student Leader Executive Committee inspire a shared student leadership vision that resonates across all Meridians. They play a pivotal role in nurturing the leadership growth of their fellow Meridians and initiate innovation to create value to the community.
4. Student Leadership Functional Titles
*All Student Leaders strive to be positive influencers for fellow Meridians
5. Leaders Room
The Leaders Room serves as a dedicated space for Student Leaders to convene, collaborate, and strategize. It provides an environment where the leaders can brainstorm innovative ideas and foster a sense of unity among their peers. This room functions as a hub for nurturing leadership skills, enabling students to chart a course for positive change within the school by fostering creativity, teamwork, and the development of initiatives that benefit the broader Meridian community
Programme Teachers
Name | Designation |
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Ms Jasmin Tan Jiemin | SH Student Leadership |
Ms Ida Murni | SH Student Well-Being |
Mr Quaide Millath | SH PE & CCA |
Ms Astri Nur Rissa | Teacher |
Ms Chen Yi-Chun | Teacher |
Mdm Choo Wui Kee Vicki | Teacher |
Mrs Dhanya Kannan | Teacher |
Ms Phang Yan See | Teacher |
Miss See Xin Er Evelyn | Teacher |
Ms Tan Hock Kiang Belinda | Teacher |
Yearly Highlights
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2023
- Our Singapore Leadership Programme (OSLP) Shortlisted Participant – Gwenn Tan Yi En
- National Youth Environment Conference 2023 – Delegates In Action (Ng Mun Heng Hazel)
- GoGreen SG
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2022
- Our Singapore Leadership Programme (OSLP) Shortlisted Participant – Ng Shi Ying, Shannen
- National Youth Environment Conference 2022 – Outstanding Delegate (Daphne Lim Huey Xin and Siti Aisyah Mahirah Binte Zulkifli)
- National Cyber Wellness Advocacy Challenge (NCAC) 2022 Advocacy Module
- National Cyber Wellness Advocacy Challenge (NCAC) 2022 Enrichment Module
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2021
- OPMUN 2022 Chair Training
- OPMUN 2022 Delegates Involvement
- Heartware Network Student Leader Trainings