JSCH_V2_N2_A1 Preeti Jaiswal Journal on School Educational Technology 2230 – 7133 2 2 16 17 student leadership, student participation, leadership roles, competitions Schools play a very significant role in fostering participation and leadership skills and in promoting the way forward to a better future. This article offers a number of strategies which can pave developmental pathways to student leadership. In addition, it analyses the beneficial aspects of such activities in enhancing the competency of students as leaders and effective participants. September - November 2006 Copyright © 2006 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=847