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Student council and champions
Student character and champions
“Leadership is the capacity to transform vision into reality” –Warren G. Bennis
Student Voice refers to the expression of values, opinions, beliefs and perspectives of the student body. At Ercall Wood Academy, we utilise our Student Leadership to give students a voice at school.
At EWA, we believe that our Student Leaders are the best way of empowering our students. It gives our students a sense of ownership over their education, as well as giving them a channel to share their opinions and ideas. Most importantly, it creates an opportunity for staff and students to work together, to build a community that we can all be proud of.
Intent
- Student Leaders must embody our core values of empower, respect and aspire
- Student Leadership must make a positive contribution to our school
- Student Leadership must never contradict positive pupil behaviour
- Student Leadership must value and respect all members of the school community
- Student Leadership must work to promote equality and diversity, whilst also tackling discrimination and prejudice
- It must give ALL students a voice
Our student leaders act as representatives for our school. Being a student leader, also helps students gain valuable skills that will set them up for further education and the world of work:
- Confidence
- Punctuality and timekeeping
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Working collaboratively
- Supporting with large events e.g. open evening
- Empathy
- Leadership
| Student Leadership Team | Prefects | Peer Mentors |
|---|---|---|
| Year 11 Head Boy & Head Girl, Year 10 Head Boy & Head Girl, Year 9 Head Boy & Head Girl, Year 8 Head Boy & Head Girl, Year 7 Head Boy & Head Girl | Sport Prefects, Charity Prefects, Environmental Prefects, Careers Prefects, Performing Arts Prefects, Equality and Diversity Prefects, Anti-Bullying Prefects, Wellbeing Prefects | 31 Year 10 students have earned the role of a Peer Mentor. |
| All Head Boys & Head Girls will be identified through their badge, and the Year 11 team will also be wearing white shirts. | There are 5-7 Prefects in each category, and they can be identified by their green and silver ties. | Peer Mentors can be identified by their badge. |
| These students are representatives for their year group. They voice ideas and help to act on initiatives. They meet once every two weeks, and once every half term with the Principal. | Each category of Prefect is mentored by a member of staff around the school specific to their remit. Once a term, each category of Prefect must produce one idea/initiative, linked to their area. | Peer mentors are appointed at the end of Year 9. They support with the Year 6 transition, and then provide 1 to 1 mentoring with vulnerable Year 7 students. |
