Pupil Voice

School Captains

Role and Responsibilities of our School Captains:

(Potential responsibility for our year 14 Pupils)

The position of School Captain is a prestigious leadership role within our school, and they are voted into position by the school community after they have designed and delivered their manifesto. Being School Captain offers pupils the opportunity to develop important skills while contributing to the positive atmosphere and success of the school community.

School Captains serve as role models for their peers and play a key part in promoting the values of respect, responsibility, and excellence that define our school.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Representation:

As School Captains, pupils can represent the voice of the student body
They can represent school at events
The can complete tours of school for special visitors
They can talk about life at Rowan Schools.
They help ensure that the concerns and ideas of their peers are heard, and they work with teachers, school leaders, and governors to advocate for improvements in school life.

Promoting School Values:

School Captains are expected to embody the school’s core values, demonstrating leadership, integrity, and respect in all their actions.
They encourage others to participate in school activities, uphold positive behaviors, and promote inclusivity.

Event Planning, Participation & Communication:

School Captains play a key role in organizing and supporting school events, such as assemblies, charity initiatives, sports days, and other extracurricular activities.
Captains may represent the school at public events, including assemblies, meetings, or external engagements, where they may be called upon to speak or present.
They may also contribute to the school newsletter, website or , sharing updates and promoting important messages or events.

Peer Support:

School Captains offer support to fellow pupils, acting as mentors or guides for younger pupils
They encourage teamwork, inclusivity, and friendship within our school.

Setting a Positive Example:

As leaders, School Captains are expected to maintain high standards of school involvement. They serve as role models to their peers, demonstrating qualities such as hard work, resilience, and kindness.
They should encourage others to participate in school life, take on leadership roles, and pursue their goals with determination.

Encouraging School Spirit:

School Captains are essential in fostering a sense of community, pride, and school spirit, working to create a positive and welcoming environment where all pupils feel supported and valued.
They help promote school pride in both academic and extracurricular achievements, celebrating the successes of their peers and encouraging involvement in school activities.

Prefects

School Council

Our school councils, are a group of pupils/students who act as representatives of their classmates in discussing school issues with the headteacher and staff. Students are elected to represent the views of all pupils and also to improve our school. They help to make decisions about how the school is run and take on projects that support the children’s learning and development, such as organising charity events, representing the school at outside events, or ensuring the school is environmentally friendly.

Our school councils meets every two/three weeks and provide a way for pupils to have a voice. They act as representatives of their classmates and their views are taken into account when organising events such as the events and celebration, for example, Children in Need, Anti-Bullying Week etc. They help to organise fundraising and bring to the meetings any issues raised in their classes.

The school council nominate a Chair, Secretary and Treasurer at their first meeting, of the academic year.