Past Student Feedback
Students’ personal responses to their SSL experience
I Have Become More,My Greatest Challenge,My Proudest Moment,
Let’s hear from our year 9 students …
Here we asked students to reflect and then respond to the following questions about their own personal experience of the School for Student Leadership program.
A selection of past students share some of their own reflections about their Year 9 SSL experience
The Alpine School Campus …
I Have Become More ...
At my time at the SSL, I have become more, grateful, resilient, focused, determined, and connected to the natural environment along with many things. Since coming back, I have realised that the Alpine School has made me much more of a better person. Being there taught me how to be brave and push through at the toughest of times, how to effectively lead others, how to maintain a positive mindset and how to build the best, most respectful and thriving relationships.
Lucas, 2023
My Greatest Challenge ...
My greatest challenge was learning how to cut myself some slack and lower my own standards. Before my time at SSL, I spent a lot of time focusing on the negatives and struggled to acknowledge my accomplishments. The Alpine School Campus and staff have taught me how to reflect on my achievements and be proud of my growth.
Brigitte, 2023
I Have Become More…
I have become much more understanding and empathetic towards other people. I now know that there are many different factors that influence an individual’s actions, and those factors should always be considered before making a judgment about someone. Therefore, instead of instinctively concluding something about someone, I try to understand their position and the circumstances that led them to this.
Ryan, 2023
My Proudest Moment...
At the Alpine School, my proudest moment was when my team and I completed our CLP presentation. We had worked so hard, practiced for so long, and once we finally did it, I felt a weight was lifted off my shoulders because actually, it wasn’t so bad at all! I think it also taught me that if I put in the effort, I can do anything.
Lucas, 2023
I Have Become More ...
During my time when I was at SSL I had really opened up to the new environment and to meeting new people, I have become more independent, definitely more confident and more open since I’ve left SSL, that I should always take opportunities. That I’ve probably have taken more opportunities and challenges at SSL than I have since I’ve taken alive. I’m glad I have become more open ended and open to taking things on.
Alice, 2023
My Proudest Moment...
My proudest moment was being able to ski down the blue village track on our last downhill ski session. This showed me how resilient I was considering that it was my first time learning how to downhill ski and cross-country.
Zahra, 2023


THE ALPINE SCHOOL CAMPUS
Personal responses from some of our past Yr 9 students about their Gnurad-Gundidj Campus SSL experience …
I Have Become More ...
My most valuable learning experience I’ve had during this camp has been from, not the lessons we’ve had but the people, students and staff alike. They have pushed me to try my best and I’ve changed so much in terms of confidence especially.
Evelyn, 2023
My most significant learning…
My most significant learning has been around the learning concepts and in classes about things like identity and empathy.
Rachel, 2023
My Proudest Moment...
At Gnurad-Gundidj… my most proudest moment would be when my team and I finished expo#2.
Ethan, 2023
I Have Become More ...
I have changed the way I think about the physical activities because of the expos. I now take (in) and care about the scenery and others around me .
Finn, 2023


GNURAD-GUNDIDJ CAMPUS
Personal responses from some of our Yr 9 students about their Don Valley Campus SSL experience …
My Greatest Challenge ...
My greatest challenge was learning how to bring the best out of myself, as before coming to the SSL I struggled to find how to cope with changes in my emotions and how to reflect upon my experiences. The Don Valley Campus and their staff have shown me how to find that part of myself where I can set goals for myself, how to work for my goal, and how to actually achieve my goals.
Hudson, 2023
I Have Become More…
During my time at the SSL I have changed so many bad habits. I have already significantly reduced the amount of negative self talk I do, and instead have replaced it with positive self talk. I have been challenged so much and have been able to show a greater amount of resilience than ever before, pushing through every challenge. And there were challenges. I have also been able to look further into myself, learning about different factors on my emotion and why I may or may not feel different things.
Cadel, 2023
My Proudest Moment...
My proudest moment was climbing the top of Mt St Leonard and realizing all the moments I’ve had on this camp and struggles I’ve had but still pushing through.
Aya, 2023
I Have Become More ...
I have become more independent, resilient and connected to nature.
Tayla, 2023
My Proudest Moment...
My proudest moment so far at SSL was being able to overcome my challenges even when I doubted myself and didn’t think I was capable of doing it; I was able to push myself and persevere.
Kallin, 2023

