Student Leadership

Our Vision

"Every Woodlander is a Gracious Leader with the Zest to Excel"

We believe every student can grow to become a gracious leader who uplifts others and leads with purpose and integrity. At the heart of our leadership philosophy is the conviction that good leadership is not just about influence, but about service, character and excellence. Through a thoughtfully designed, progressive leadership development journey, we nurture Woodlanders to be proactive, committed, and equipped with the skills and compassion to lead with heart.

Teachers’ Day 2024 Student Leaders Group Photo

Student Leadership Framework

At Woodlands Primary School, leadership is a journey of growth, character and service. Guided by Kouzes and Posner’s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, we intentionally nurture students to lead with heart, purpose and impact. Our Student Leadership framework is built upon these five fundamental practices:

Model the Way - Lead by example with confidence and integrity
Encourage the Heart - Show empathy and care for others
Enable Others to Act - Foster collaboration and respect
Inspire a Shared Vision - Unite others towards common goals
Challenge the Process - Embrace innovation, take initiative, and demonstrate courage

Over their six-year journey with us, students progress through four carefully structured leadership tiers. Each tier builds upon the last, offering age-appropriate and meaningful opportunities for growth. Through thoughtfully designed programmes, students are empowered to apply what they have learned in real-world contexts—leading within the school and contributing positively to the broader community.

Leadership Opportunities

We develop our students through four progressive tiers:

Tier 1: Self Leadership (All Students)

Values-based leadership lessons
Basic leadership skills development
Project leadership opportunities

Class Leaders Role Familiarisation Training

Tier 2: Class Leadership

Classroom leadership opportunities
Peer support initiatives

Tier 3: School Leadership

Our Student Leaders Board comprises of:

Prefects who:

Build school pride
Organize school events
Represent student voices

Peer Support Leaders who:

Foster inclusive environments
Support peer bonding
Lead student well-being initiatives

Tier 4: Executive Committee

Led by the Head Prefect, three subcommittees drive key initiatives:

School Pride: Fostering school spirit and values
Student Voice: Representing student perspectives
Student Well-Being: Promoting a caring school culture

Leadership Programmes

Our structured development journey comprises training, experiential learning, and recognition:

Leadership Development

Class-based Leadership Lessons
Class-based Leaders Role Familiarisation
Student Leaders-in-Training Programme
Student Leaders Termly Summits
Role-specific Trainings for Prefects & Peer Support Leaders
Student Leaders Board Executive Committee Monthly Meetings

Students leaders participating in leadership training activities

Key Events

Student Leaders Camp
Student Leaders Investiture

Service & Projects

Primary 1 Orientation & First Day of School
Teachers’ Day Planning & Execution
Friends of Singa (FOS) Kindness Project
National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Junior Programme
Values-in-Action (VIA) Projects with Community Partners

Recognition

Outstanding student leaders may be nominated for the following awards:

WDP Outstanding Student Leader Award (OSLA)
MOE Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES) Award
NWCDC Outstanding All-Rounder Student (OARS) Award
Lee Kuan Yew Award for All-Round Excellence (LKY-ARE) Award

Through these carefully curated programmes and meaningful opportunities, we empower every Woodlander to become a gracious leader - committed to service, grounded in values, and proud to make a difference.