Courage: The Heart Of Leadership

SHC Principle's Blog

I want to take a moment to reflect on our November focus that echoed through our school all month – courage. Courage has been more than just a word; it’s been the value that has inspired our lessons, assemblies, and was even our special theme with our Shrewsbury UK Board of Governors.

During our class assemblies, we explored courage together. Students asked members from across our community what courage means to them, and the answers, shaped by diverse life experiences, all boiled down to one core idea: courage is about facing challenges despite the fear you may feel….

We have a strong connection with the Shrewsbury UK Board of Governors. In November as always they flew in from the UK for their termly visit. The highlight was ‘The Leadership Talk’ where our student leaders explored various dimensions of leadership with our Governors – Sarah Canning-Jones, John Clark, and Carla Howarth. 

Allow me to share with you some thought-provoking quotes from our Governors, or you can read the full article here https://bit.ly/3R7iyix 

“Leadership is not just a position, you have to earn it.” ~ Sarah Canning-Jones, Chairperson of Shrewsbury Governor

“Be a good listener, be brave to stand up for what’s right, be resilient even when your decisions aren’t popular, and always be your honest self.” ~  John Clark, Shrewsbury Governor

“The most important skill a leader should have is to listen and not be afraid to lead.”  ~  Carla Howarth, Shrewsbury Governor

The impact of this session was more than just an exchange of ideas. It sparked a renewed enthusiasm for leadership among our students. The insights from our UK Governors not only widened our children’s horizons but also set the stage for their growth as tomorrow’s leaders.

Let’s carry forward the simple yet timeless principles of leadership – “Listen hard, learn about people, and have the courage to lead.” As we move into the coming months, let’s keep the flame of courage burning bright.

Feel the Fear and do it anyway.

Amanda Dennison

Principal