Global Citizenship Certificate

To build and demonstrate leadership skills, students can opt to either:

• Join the Student Council; an elected body of secondary and upper primary students that gives voice to the Green Shoots student population‍
• Offer peer support to new students entering the upper secondary programme in Year 10 (or later, if joining mid-programme)
  

This focuses on the development of personal skills and attributes that will help students move on to the next stage of their education. It comprises:

• A Passion Project, or piece of extended research, that prepares them for more independent study at university
• Work experience: usually one week in a local business of their choice (the school will develop relationships with businesses but students may also request approval for something different if they are willing and able to create an opportunity beyond those offered by the school)‍
• Well-being: the development of a positive growth mindset and the self-confidence students will need as they progress through life
  

This section of the certificate expands upon all other elements of internationalism at Green Shoots to expand the minds of our older students and introduce them to new global experiences. Students will undertake all or some of the following:

• Overseas travel: Green Shoots arranges periodic study trips and student exchanges for our oldest students. Previous trips have included an art-led student exchange with a school in Sweden and a sustainability study trip to Bali
• Global conferencing: Students engage in mock conferences such as the Model UN and Global Initiatives Network (GIN) conference. These usually take place on campus but may be incorporated into an overseas trip‍
• Foreign language study: This may take the form of a taught language programme at Green Shoots or supported online study of a language not offered by the school. Faculty will discuss options with each child to find the most suitable language choice to support their future needs
  

The Action component of the certificate contains two strands:

• Student-led initiatives: These have a sustainability focus and have included actions such as the development of on-campus recycling projects and a freecycle programme for the school community‍
• Community service: This may take place after school or as a series of weekend activities. It teaches children the importance of service to those around us through activities like beach and river cleanups and tutoring
  

The Creativity element of the certificate involves any creative endeavour and might be the development of a fine art portfolio, participation in the school’s annual performance, or another creative endeavour approved by the school.