"Leadership Comes in Many Colors"

Leadership is a quality that is highly stressed at Indus International School.  In as early as the 2nd grade the students start to go away on overnight camping excursions with their classmates where they hone in on their leadership skills.  The play games & take part in activities that are specifically designed with the intent of building leadership abilities.

The children recently had a whole day dedicated to the topic of "Leadership."  The children have been working on determining what makes them and other individuals around them good leaders.  Their studies and findings over the course of the last few weeks were showcased in a "Leadership Summit" where all of the students came together to tell us what they had learned. 

The stage is all set & ready to go!

Various children got up & spoke on different aspects of "Leadership"....here the topic was, "Even a Child can be a Leader!

The narrators for the production

One of Erica's BFF's from Germany, Lara, with some words to live by!

Confidence goes a LONG way, doesn't it?!

Rachel was one of the actors in the skit they did.

Even the youngest children at Indus (David's class) came up with their own personal mission statement about how they can be a leader as they grow-up.

No need to wait until you are a "grown up" Son!  Let's start this one TODAY!!!  :0)

Seriously!?  Who couldn't use an extra set of hands to help open things?!  Pickle jars are the worst!  Well, that or the salsa jars?!  They are pretty neck 'n neck!

Happens to me all the time! 
Glad Axel will be around to help me out!

I can tell - He's an environmentalist in the making!!

Renee.  Sweety.  You can practice on me ANY ole time you want!  K!?

Just call him DOCTOR Jack!!

 Stop it!  Are these kids sooo cute or what!?!?!

Rachy's Mission Statement

"Leadership Comes in Many Colors"

Meanwhile, back in the classroom, all of the kids took "post" and were assigned to some aspect of the topic of leadership.  In the video, although you can't hear him well, David was being asked various questions about leadership & then he had to answer.  He is a little nervous as the head of the WHOLE school, General Ray, has stopped at his station and is asking him questions. 

I don't know if David will lead hundreds of soldiers like General Ray did BUT I do think David will make a
fine leader someday!!

"Show them all the beauty they possess inside....Give them a sense of pride to make it easier....Let the children's laughter remind us how it used to be!"

Everybody's searching for a hero...

After walking around the hallways and visiting all of the kids classrooms, we headed outdoors where some of the kids led us parents in games that helped foster leadership skills!

Mikey (Running out front...) to show us parents how to play the "Plank Game"....does that mean he's a good leader or that he's selfish?!  Hehe!

Mom's & Dad's following directions from their kids to play the various games.

It was a fun day spent with all four of our kids.  I am glad that they are learning the qualities of what makes someone a good leader.  Lots of people lead but that doesn't mean they are good at it or what they are standing up for is right.  I pray that my children will grow up to stand up for what is good & what is right, that they will help those in need & they will stay grounded. 

Everyone is searching for a hero - Whitney Houston 

"I believe the Children are our Future...Teach them well & let them lead the way..."

Lotsa nations represented at Indus!