Student Leadership Forum 2025

The Student Leadership Forum is for HIgh School Students who are part of their school's leadership body. It is a leadership development opportunity where students can interact with current leaders. The forum is facilitated by students and their teachers.

The 2025 Panel:

  • City of Newcastle Lord Mayor, Cr Ross Kerridge
  • Former SPCC Principal, Pam O'Dea
  • James Chapman, Australian representative at the World Dwarf Games, surfer and influencer.

Newcastle City Hall, 290 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300 Fri, 6 June 2025. Students need to be at the venue ready to start at 9:30am – 11:45am. Tickets: $17 per student (includes morning tea). Includes,
* Community Leaders including the Lord Mayor present their experiences and principles of leadership. * Q & A time where students have the opportunity to ask the panel questions about leadership. * During morning tea students can interact informally with the panel leaders. * Students receive a certificate of participation & have the opportunity to have photos.

Schools to arrange parental permission (including photo permission), transport & teacher supervision.

To find out more about your school’s participation in the program contact Josh Whiddon, Snr Teacher St Philips Christian College. joshua.whiddon@spcc.nsw.edu.au