Student Leadership
Leadership and communication skills are essential for success both in and beyond the classroom, helping students to collaborate effectively, make decisions, and inspire others.
In Year 12, students have the unique opportunity to put these skills into practice by running for positions in the Student Parliament. This involves planning and leading an election campaign, presenting their ideas to their peers, and engaging the academy community, providing real-world experience in leadership, teamwork, and persuasive communication.
Successful candidates will hold their positions until the end of Commitment 2 term, applying their skills to make a meaningful impact throughout their term.
What does our Student Parliament do?
Our Student Parliament plays an active role in academy life, organising fun House Days that celebrate the values of each house, as well as coordinating fundraisers for local and national charities. They also host assemblies and run a variety of student-led societies, providing opportunities for students to explore their interests and develop new skills.
Currently, these include the Law Society, Model UN Society, Debate Society, and Female Empowerment Society, with more opportunities for students to create and lead new initiatives. Find our more about our clubs and activities.
Five ways to develop leadership
We have defined five facets of leadership in which we will help you gain experience, both within the college and through external programmes such as Duke of Edinburgh and Women in Leadership. Let's have a look at each one, and the opportunities on offer to help you develop each one.
Facets of Leadership |
Leadership opportunities on offer |
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Self-motivation and self-reliance |
The universal offer of learning that empowers students to become leaders of their own learning, through prep and reflection. The Duke of Edinburgh scheme |
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Reflection and emotional intelligence |
The universal offer of a tutor programme which has a sharp and ongoing focus on leadership, leadership development and involves self-assessment and reflection. Women in Leadership Programme |
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Influencing others and making change happen |
See Student Parliament and Change Societies above. |
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Developing others through coaching and mentoring |
Student Mentors Sports Leaders Qualifications Leadership Skills Programme |
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Project management |
Young Enterprise Company Programme Charities Committees who lead the academy’s social action work and charity fundraising events. |
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