Altitude Day

Altitude Day seeks to give leadership development opportunities to the many potential young leaders within our schools who don't necessarily become the ‘badge wearers'. The day delivers powerful, interactive leadership messages embodied by speakers from our Ambassadors of Leadership program. Our aim is to create inspirational leaders who will leave the day looking to find out how high their potential can take them, empowered to make a difference in school and community.

Altitude Day is primarily a middle school day for students in Year 9. However, due to many teachers seeking something at a Year 6 level, we have more recently adapted the day for upper primary students.

Dates & Venues for Altitude Day

A key component of any Altitude Day is the presentations from our Ambassadors. With a philosophy that ‘leadership is any action that makes the world I touch a better place', we have sought intentionally to place in front of students ordinary people (mostly young), doing extraordinary things. We want students to be inspired by the difference our Ambassadors of Leadership have made to their local or global community and walk away questioning "If this ‘ordinary' person can do it, why can't I choose to?". Many of our Ambassadors have been nominated as Young Australians of the Year and are wonderful role models. 

With schools from each Altitude Day region sending their potential quality leaders, this day becomes something more than an ordinary leadership day. With every student wanting to be there the energy in the room is incredible and the networking opportunity this affords to the students is invaluable. Connect with other schools and leaders can create a real youth leadership presence in YOUR community!

Schools are free to bring one student or their whole Year 9 (or Year 6) cohort. Many schools send a ‘busload' of potential leaders, who then go back to influence their peers.

The day was an absolute pleasure - it was an experience of renewal not just for the students but myself as their Coordinator. The uplifting messages certainly have shifted my paradigms and hopefully theirs. This interactive day is a stand out event in the seven years I have been teaching and I look forward to it next year!

Teacher, Our Lady of the Southern Cross College

General Information

Unless otherwise stated, Altitude Days begin promptly at 9am, with registration open from 8:30am. We do ask that you try to make sure your group arrives on time. The finish time is 2pm.

Students and teachers bring their own packed morning tea and lunch to all Altitude Days. Staff places are always complimentary, and tea and coffee is provided for teachers attending the day. To assist with catering preparation, please give us an indication when booking of how many staff are likely to accompany your group.

Thank you! We look forward to seeing you and your students at an Altitude Day soon.