HPL Magic Encounters Competitions

1. Leadership For Change - The Economist Educational Foundation 

The Leadership for Change Prize Competition, in partnership with Rolex, is a project that teachers globally can run with 10-to-16-year-olds between September and November 2024. It consists of a curriculum of six 60-90 minute lessons which culminate in students creating and pitching a “Project for Change”. These projects, which should be about an innovation or change they want to make in their community, can be submitted to the Leadership for Change Prize 2024. Winners will receive an award, prize funding and mentorship to turn their projects into reality.  Click here for more information on the competition

The curriculum lessons have also been released, they are accessible here.

This video from lesson 1 introduces the type of questions students will be considering and spotlights the amazing experts who guide them through the lessons.

During this project, students will:  

• Learn about the importance of leadership and entrepreneurial spirit to address issues in the news 
• Develop the communication and critical-thinking skills needed to lead change 
• Explore examples of innovative leadership in the news 
• Hear from inspiring leaders working to lead change 
• Create and pitch their own projects for change in their schools or communities 
• Have the chance to win funding and support to turn their projects into reality