Student Leadership

Do leaders have a special DNA? Are people born to be leaders? We believe our students have
the DNA necessary for leadership, but it needs to be developed. Leaders are not born. They
are made. You can be born with the traits of a leader but the right encouragement is essential
for the development of leadership skills. Leadership training opportunities are provided for
our students, to develop and hone valuable skills through motivational and inspirational
activities, in an effort to cultivate the next generation of positive leaders.

Qualities of Good Leaders:
Honesty, Competence, Intelligence, Courage, Imagination, Dependability, Initiative,
Decisiveness, Tact, Integrity, Enthusiasm, Knowledge, Loyalty, Endurance, Confidence,
Maturity, Assertiveness, Candor, Sense of humor, Commitment, Creativity, Self-discipline,
Humility, Flexibility, Empathy/Compassion
Student leadership includes participation in:
 Student-run Clubs – social/cultural, faith-based and academic.
 Student Government – Prefects, Peer Counsellors, Student Councillors, Class Monitors
 Sports – House Leaders, Team Captains

THE PREFECT BODY – plays a vital role by assisting and supporting both staff and pupils.
Prefects are usually chosen because of their high level of maturity, leadership qualities and
good behaviour. Generally, Prefects are expected to:
 Assist Form Teachers with the class they are assigned to.
 Substitute at classes when teachers are away at meetings.
 Patrol/ monitor set areas on the compound.
 Attend Prefect meetings and workshops regularly.
 Enforce dress code regulations.
 Protect school property.
 Lead by example; reinforce all rules through model conduct. Grades 7-9 wear a regular seaman’s khaki suit.

THE STUDENT COUNCIL BODY – is the avenue through which students’ voices and concerns
are heard. It promotes student governance and leadership and encourages the participation
of students in decision-making processes. It also promotes advocacy for the rights and
advancement of student interests. The Council has the right to democratically elect their
representatives, have representation on the board of the institution and meet with the
principal, and staff on any matter affecting the students’ interest.
At the beginning of the academic year, each form elects a Student Council Representative and
an Executive Body in order to promote and enhance training in leadership. Each year the
Student Council identifies a specific need of the general student body and embarks on a
project to fulfill this need.