Year 9 Leaders Attend Altitude Day

On Monday 26 May our Year 9 Middle Years Leaders attended yLead’s ‘Altitude Day’. This experience is designed to empower Year 9 students during this important stage in their school journey. Students engaged in energising group activities and inspirational presentations to support them in becoming active and inspiring role models and leaders of our school.

Students identified their current capacities and future opportunities, and explored areas such as positive decision making, overcoming adversity and developing confidence to make positive change. Students were able to network and step outside their comfort zones to further explore the meaning of leadership and reflect on the type of leader they would like to be.

– Andrew Taylor
Deputy Head of Senior School – Wellbeing

Altitude Day was an important event for all Middle Year leaders, giving us the chance to reach new heights. Throughout the day, there were so many opportunities to share ideas and socialise with students from other schools. We built strong, positive connections with other students, that will help us become better leaders.

We were lucky to hear from two inspiring guest speakers – Darian Brooker and Barnaby Howarth. They shared their own personal journeys leading to confidence and success, which really motivated all of us. Everyone in the room had their own creative ideas and ways of thinking, all focusing on making their schools more positive and safe places.

A most memorable moment is a quote Barnaby said, which was, “Plant seeds of small goodness.” It reminded us that small actions can lead to big changes.

Throughout the day, we learned about the “Elements of Excellence,” which gave us helpful tools to support ourselves and others, and to work toward our goals we’ve set for ourselves.Altitude Day was a meaningful experience for students, teachers, and everyone who took part. It helped all of us grow as leaders and inspired us to keep improving as school representatives.

– Estelle Davies (Year 9)
Lester Middle Years Leader