2 Leading from Within Today’s decision is tomorrow’s reality

3Rs Reading, wRiting and aRithmatics To Relevance, Relationship and Responsibility

Mission & Vision ( Why are we doing what we are doing) What is our mission? NLS- To provide an engaging career- oriented and values-focused education for youth and prepare them for lifelong learning and employability What is our vision? NLS- A choice school of Youth prepared for life and living

Our Values: Sincerity Honesty Innovation Network Excellence The darker the sky the brighter we shine

Profile of Students What do we know about our students and their families? NLS Not academically inclined Low self esteem because of repeated failures Visual kinesthetic Wanting in Social Emotional Competencies Weak home support 65% of the students receiving some form of financial assistance 50% of the parents have an education level of Pri 6 or lower

Outcomes Before NLS, the attrition in the VTCs was 60% NLS, the attrition rate in 2009,2010, %,11% and 10% respectively 86%,89%, 90% completed ITE Skills Certificate = sec education 30-35% pursuing NITEC either full time or traineeship = post sec education 65% have a higher qualification than at least one of their parents Improvement in EQ at least by 2 standard score. Favourable feedback from Employers

Commitment 1.Core theory of success NLS- A Living and Learning Community Quality of Results Quality of Collective Relationships Quality of Collective Thinking Quality of Collective Planning Quality of Collective Actions

Envisioning Sessions 1.Core theory of success NLS- A Living and Learning Community Quality of Results Re-branding by others In the service Attract “believers” Provision of resources Go deeper in the mission

Framework Disciplined Thought a.Hedgehog Concept - The school reflects deeply on the following: What I am deeply passionate about What I can be best at (my gifts and talents) What I want to contribute (needs of my community)

Guiding Principles First Who then What Confront the brutal facts Creative tension Path of Least resistance by Robert Fritz The principle of “I know, I understand, I believe” Impact and not just to impress Running stream vs a stagnant pool Empower staff and partners

11 Creative Tension at Play Our Desired Future - where we want to be Our Current Reality - where we are Supporting Systemic Structures (Theory of success) Opposing Systemic Structures (eg Limits to success)

P=Power K=Knowledge P X O =O O X K =O P X K= Explosive

Tight -loose approach Mission Vision Values Core theory of success Tight (Big ideas what we want our students to learn)

Tight -loose approach Mission Vision Values Core theory of success Tight (Big ideas what we want our students to learn) Loose (How to teach the big ideas)

Strategic Thrusts (in brief) What strategies do you adopt to achieve your vision. Eg NLS- FoC 3 I –Laying a FOUNDATION based on Character Education and Values Inculcation –Deliver an engaging and relevant CURRICULUM –Build CAPACITY of staff –To COLLABORATE with stakeholders –To leverage on IT

Redefinition of success. What does success means to me? From Money to Meaning Success to Significance What you have to who you are

Humility - (Servant Leader vs self serving leader) Drive and Determination Believe – (actions aligned with mission) Summary