GLENMORE
STATE HIGH
DRAGON SPIRIT PROGRAM
SCHOOL
Junior Secondary
Junior Secondary Philosophy
Glenmore State High School prides itself on excelling together to create an engaging learning culture that
develops positive relationships within the classroom, school and wider community. Student success is achieved
through explicit quality teaching tailored to support individual student needs and goals.
The curriculum targets the adolescent learner through the provision of opportunities for challenge and choice
along with the development of personal and social competency. The Junior Secondary Leadership Program
(Dragon Spirit) encourages active and responsible citizenship.
Glenmore State High School gives the Junior Secondary student a distinct identity within the school and wider
community. This provides a smooth and successful transition into senior education and training.
House Leadership Roles
Year 7 and 8 Roll Class leaders (8 total - 1
per house per year)
Year 9 House Leaders (4 total – 1 per house)
(7 – 9s vote)
Year 7 – Leadership
Knowing their own leadership and learning
styles. Social Skilling and peer support
programs, including some Health Promotion
topics.
DRAGON SPIRIT PROGRAM
Aim: Build a positive culture amongst the Junior
Secondary Cohort.
Year 8 – School Community
Focus
Service to the school and community to
build leadership capacity. Continued social
skilling and peer support programs.
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Year 7 Camp in Term 1 – local venue
– The Caves, Cooee Bay
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Year 11 students to Mentor Year 7’s
at Camp
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Year 7 Meet and Greet
Junior Council Leaders
Year 9- Elected leaders. Junior School
Leaders (2 male, 2 female)
Year 9 - Leadership roles in
Junior Secondary
Junior School Council/Captains and
Community Service Groups
Year 8 Camp – Term 2
Year 12 students to mentor Year 8’s
at Camp
Year 8 Culminating Activity from class
Year 8’s to go into primary school –
Year 6 to offer support, coaching
programs. Eg Photographing
students in role as it pertains to the
curriculum, Art students peer coach,
sporting assistance
Key Concepts
Establish a Junior Secondary (Years 7-9) identity separate to the senior school. (Years 10-12)
Encompass a Pastoral Care Program for all students, supported by year level specific camps and leadership activities.
Team building activities with appropriate staff
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Supported and built through
participation in social skills and
school support program.
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Year 9 Camp in Term 4
Knowing their own leadership and learning styles. Social Skilling and peer support
programs, including some Heath Promotion topics.
Year 7 – Leadership
DRAGON SPIRIT PROGRAM- Year 7
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Leadership and Distinct Identity Activities
Learning Styles and type of leader
Year 7 Camp in Term 1 – local venue – The Caves, Cooee Bay
Year 11 students to Mentor Year 7’s at Camp
Dragon Spirit Activities
Year 7 area H Block Area + outside that area
Challenge Choices
House Based Roll Classes
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Social and Peer Skills
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Peer Mentors year 10
Year 7 Parent Meet and Greet
Health Promotion, Drug ed, sex ed etc
Reward/ Retreat Days
Junior Transition Program
Term 1- Leadership, camp lead up and reflection, getting to know others
Term 2- Bullying
Term 3- Being Me and Relationships
Term 4- Dealing with Violence
Service to the school and community to build leadership capacity. Continued social
skilling and peer support programs.
Year 8 – School Community Focus
DRAGON SPIRIT PROGRAM- Year 8
Leadership and Distinct Identity Activities
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Year 8 Camp – Term 2
Year 11 students to mentor Year 8’s at Camp
Year 8 Area- Library Courtyard area
Challenge Choices
House Based Roll Classes
Dragon Spirit Activities
 Social and Peer Skills
 Peer Mentors year 11
 Health Promotion, Drug ed, sex ed etc
 Reward/ Retreat Days
School and Community Service
 Challenge Choices
 Year 8’s to go into primary school – Year 6 to offer support, coaching programs. Eg Photographing students in role as
pertains
to the curriculum, Art students peer coach, sporting assistance
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8 Area
Junior Transition Program
Term 1- Goal Setting
Term 2- Bullying
Term 3- MindMatters Mental Health Series
Term 4- Resilience Skills
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Junior School Council/Captains and Community Service Groups
Year 9 - Leadership roles in Junior Secondary
DRAGON SPIRIT PROGRAM- Year 9
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Leadership and Distinct Identity Activities
Junior Secondary Leaders (2 boys and 2 girls- voted on)
Year 9 Camp in Term 4
Rewards Days
Year 9 Area- N Block Area
Challenge Choices
Dragon Spirit Activities
Social and Peer Skills
Supported and built through participation in social skills and school support program.
Reward/ Retreat Days
Junior Transition Program
Term 1- Goal Setting
Term 2- Bullying
Term 3- Headstrong Mental Health
Term 4- Community Service (transition activities)