“A leader is the one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.”
-John C. Maxwell
The Student Council of Queen’s Valley School organised a Leadership Camp for the Prefects of classes VI–VIII on 22 August 2025 and IX–XII on 27 August 2025 under the theme, “Lead with Purpose, Serve with Pride.” The camp aimed to nurture essential leadership qualities such as communication, empathy, adaptability, and resilience among young learners.
Prior to this, a separate camp had been conducted exclusively for the Student Council members, equipping them with skills and strategies to design and facilitate activities effectively. This prior training enabled them to successfully lead the sessions for the Prefectorial Board, making the camp student-driven in its true spirit.
The day commenced with an icebreaker, “This or That,” which set an energetic tone by encouraging students to open up and interact freely. This was followed by a series of thoughtfully designed activities that fostered confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving in engaging ways. Games like “Guess the Value,” “Leader Among Us,” “Catch Me Up,” “Stick & Roll” and “Build a Tower” inculcated creativity, collaboration, and collective decision-making, while “Whisper Your Task” and “Pass the Compliment” tested their listening skills, memor, and clarity of communication.
Throughout the camp, laughter, learning, and teamwork went hand in hand. The highlight of the day was the Leadership Tree of Learning, where participants shared their key reflections and personal takeaways. Each contribution symbolised a leaf on the tree, collectively representing growth, shared wisdom and the spirit of leadership.
The camp concluded on an inspiring note, reinforcing that leadership is not about holding positions, but about helping others, adapting to challenges, and inspiring those around us. By the end, the camp had successfully ignited the leadership spark among the students.