Learning for Life Programme (LLP)

Kranji Leadership Programme: Leading Self, Leading Others & Leading Beyond

Growing Leaders Rooted in Values

The Kranji Leadership Programme is a comprehensive three-tier framework that develops Kranjians who can lead themselves, lead others and lead beyond. Anchored in our RECIPE values of Responsibility, Resilience, Compassion, Integrity and Respect, the programme nurtures every Kranjian through structured, age-appropriate leadership opportunities designed to bring out the leader in each child. The programme aligns directly with our school mission of Nurturing minds, Engaging hearts and Building character while embodying our commitment that every Kranjian matters and deserves the best.

Our Leadership Framework

The programme is guided by the Leadership Challenge Model by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, which provides the structure and language for understanding leadership. It defines the Five Practices that model the specific behaviours and commitments student leaders could adopt to inspire and motivate others. Through dedicated weekly leadership programme modules, students progressively develop their leadership skills and confidence. 

Every Kranjian, A Leader

The programme develops students holistically – building self-awareness and personal responsibility while equipping them with 21^st Century Competencies (21CC) such as Critical and Adaptive Thinking, Communication and Collaboration skills and Civic Literacy. Students learn to lead with values, work effectively with others and contribute meaningfully to their community, preparing them well for the challenges ahead.

Our Three-Tier Leader Journey

The programme is structured around three progressive tiers, where each tier builds student agency and independence.

In Tier 1, every Kranjian is a leader. All students take on roles as Class Committee Leaders where they are equipped with leadership competencies through progressive training based on the Leadership Challenge Model.

Students participating in their weekly Leadership lesson.

Students at the Class Committee Leaders Training Session.

In Tier 2, students take on greater responsibility in their different roles as student leaders, including P3 to P6 prefects, CCA Leaders, Eco Stewards and Peer Support Leaders. Their training is targeted to their particular role and leadership domain, covering areas such as project planning and management, as well as effective communication.

In Tier 3, the pinnacle of student leadership, the Executive Committee (Exco) leaders operate at the highest level, with broader responsibilities and more diverse roles that span across the entire school. They are trained in leadership disposition and project management, and they take the lead in planning and executing school-wide projects that create a meaningful impact on the community.