Leadership Development Opportunities in School

Edmund Rice England

“Edmund’s People” – The Edmund Rice Charism Awards for Leadership in the English Schools

For Students:

Annually, every English school is invited to award ‘The Edmund Rice Charism Award for Leadership’ to a pupil who has brought to life the Edmund Rice Mission and demonstrated true service to their school and / or community. This can have been throughout the year or on one memorable occasion.

The Edmund Rice Office supplies each school with their trophy, which will be handed out at school’s prize day to be returned each year and handed to the next winner.

A letter will be sent from the Edmund Rice Education team and from the Province Leadership to congratulate the winner. Each school will provide a photo and write up for the English Office to use in the newsletter/ on social media.

Suggestions as to why the award may be given:

Promoting the Spiritual:

Awarded to someone who has encouraged participation in spiritual conversation, helped to organise or participated exceptionally in spiritual life of the school, liturgies, retreats, etc. Shows exceptional dedication to chaplaincy or communal worship events.

Building an Inclusive Community:

Demonstrates a selfless adherence and service to their school or outside community. Participates in / organises community building activities and is a leader in terms of inclusivity.

Advocacy and Social Justice:

For service to peace and social justice. Has been a voice for the voiceless and has had an impact in terms of promoting advocacy within the school / wider community. A keen advocate of a fairer and more sustainable world.