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  • Magic Encounters Competitions

    Our Magic Encounters are designed to give teachers insight into the student voice and, through this, a better understanding of what students understand in their own words. They support increased parental awareness and engagement with the HPL philosophy. Additionally, they provide a wider context in which students can strengthen their use and application of the #ACPs and #VAAs. 

    The intention is to have student competitions running throughout the year and involve a range of age categories. Through HPL Online and LinkedIn student learning will be showcased and celebrated across the HPL community. Outstanding student achievements will be awarded by the Supporting Partner leading the competition. 


    For each Magic Encounter, we suggest that teachers attend the welcome webinar sessions that outline the nature of each competition including expectations, criteria by which judgments will be made, and a timeframe. 



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    • The Economist Educational Foundation: Leadership for Change Magic Encounters Competition File
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      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 
      PROJECT TIMELINE 
      • September 20th - Leadership for Change 2024 curriculum launches 
      • September 20th to November 20th - Teach the six curriculum lessons 
      • November 13th - Take part in a global live lesson  about leadership 
      • November 20th - Competition closes 
      • December 9th - Prize winners announced 

      Find out more here


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