Lead
Throughout the Sixth Form, students have the chance to build and practise leadership skills. There are both formal positions of responsibility and numerous less formal opportunities to assume a leadership or mentoring role with younger students or your peer group. Leadership positions such as Head and Deputy Heads of School, Senior Prefects (known as ‘Prepositors’), Lower School Prefects, and Heads of Houses are open to all by application. Different roles have different responsibilities attached, and all students are encouraged to put themselves forward for those roles where they think they can build skills, add value, and have some fun. Some Prepositors will be attached to specific year groups in the school, working closely with staff to support and mentor younger students as well as helping organise events such as Parents’ Evenings. Other Prepositors take a leadership position in a whole school area, such as Charities, Partnerships, Sustainability, or Creative Arts. Lower School Prefects join in and lead group base activities for younger students and may accompany them on team building trips. Heads of House take responsibility for galvanising the House, picking teams, and encouraging participation in the best spirit. All Sixth Formers in positions of responsibility get to work closely with teaching staff; including regular meetings with senior staff to provide a student voice in the school’s decision making process. Sixth Formers also take the lead in a host of activities, from heading up academic societies to helping run and organise school events. Training days take place for those with formal leadership positions, and all students benefit from developing a range of soft skills during their time in the Sixth Form.
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