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Leadership opportunities

Student leadership and student voice empower our student body, involving all students in the improvement of our school and contributing to our outstanding community ethos.

Student Leadership at Brentford School for Girls

All students at Brentford School for Girls are encouraged to be leaders in becoming a Brentford Girl, whether that be through showing confidence, being emotionally intelligent, inquisitive or resilient.  These are all leadership qualities that they can demonstrate every day in their school life.

In addition, every year group also has specific leadership opportunities:

Our student leaders are actively involved in the life of the school.

 

Roles and Responsibilities 

The following list outlines the key leadership roles and responsibilities of student groups at BSFG:

  • Head Girl & Deputy Head Girl: Highly visible student leaders who lead the 6th Form and support in school life at Brentford School for Girls.
  • Senior Prefects: Carry out duties in and around school at lunchtimes and support at school events.
  • 6th Form Events Coordinator Team: Organise social activities.
  • 6th Form Mentors, Wellbeing Mentors, Marketing Team and Senior House Leaders: All have key roles and responsibilities in their respective areas.

  • Y11 Prefects: Support at school events, perform duties around the school, mentor and support year groups and plan end of Year 11 social events and memorabilia.
  • House Captains (Y9 & 10): Support House ethos/competitions and with house activities and events.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Student Ambassadors (Y7 & 8): support in their year groups and with school events.
  • Sports Leaders (Y9-11): Provide leadership and support to the PE Dept.​ 
  • Reading Ambassadors: Support in promoting reading and with literacy events.
  • SEN Ambassadors: Support in the POD and in SEN student voice activities.
  • Transition Team (Y10): Support to Y7 students during their transition programme.

There are also some roles outside of this structure, for example Eco-Reps and student librarians, that allow students the opportunity to take on increased responsibility around school. 

 

Student Voice

Student voice activities happen within department areas, as part of school monitoring, to consider effectiveness and engagement in our school curriculum.  We also have a range of activities throughout the year to gather students' opinions and feedback, such as our PASS surveys, student voice questionnaires, Top Table lunches and more.

Each term, we also hold a school council process, whereby views and ideas are discussed in tutor time; these are then fed back in a whole school council meeting with a student leader representative from each tutor group in all years.  Our whole school council meetings provide a forum for debate and discussion on school matters.

This year, we have also joined the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme.  Students can be nominated by staff and their peers for a range of reasons, such as:

  • helping others, over and above expectations;
  • being a good role model or mentor;
  • showing bravery;
  • overcoming a personal challenge;
  •  volunteering;
  • breaking through a personal barrier;
  • doing something else special or outstanding.

Winners receive a certificate and a commemorative medal at an award ceremony.  They also receive a £300 grant to spend on the school.  

The school council will support with ideas about how the award money can be spent to best benefit the school community.

 

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