Student Leadership Programme

Goals of a Student Leadership Programme

1. Develop Leadership Skills
   Equip students with skills such as communication, decision-making, problem-solving, teamwork, and emotional intelligence.
2. Encourage Personal Growth
   Help students build self-confidence, resilience, and responsibility.
3. Foster a Positive School Culture
   Promote Heath Park values: be Ready, Respectful, Responsible, and community service to create a supportive environment for all students.
4. Empower Student Voice
   Provide students with opportunities to express their ideas, take initiative, and participate in school decisions.
5. Enhance Academic and Extracurricular Engagement
   Encourage students to take active roles in academic, artistic, sports, and community service projects.
6. Prepare Students for Future Roles
   Develop transferable skills and experiences that prepare students for higher education, careers, and civic responsibilities.

Code of Conduct

Prefects must adhere to the following:

• Display Heath Park Values and Traits in all interactions.
• Be punctual and reliable in fulfilling their duties.
• Refrain from using their position for personal gain or favoritism.
• Maintain confidentiality where necessary. the school or prefect team into disrepute.

Training and Development

Prefects will undergo:

• An initial induction programme covering leadership skills, conflict resolution, and responsibilities.
• Ongoing leadership workshops or mentoring sessions throughout their tenure.

Accountability and Review

• Prefects must submit a Leadership Log on their activities and experiences.
• The school leadership team will conduct regular reviews of performance.
• Prefects who fail to meet expectations may receive warnings or, in serious cases, be relieved of their duties.

Benefits and Recognition

Prefects will:

• Gain leadership experience and develop key skills for future endeavors.
• Receive certificates of recognition and commendation.
• Be acknowledged during school half termly updates and recognised on screens around school.

Student Leadership News & Events

Student Leadership Update 24/25 – Half Term 3

Student Leadership Update and Achievements Wolverhampton Youth Councilors Congratulations to Teja Cipariene (7SH), Scarlett Rutter (7PH), Sienna Ahir (11JN- Youth MP) and Hephzibah Kalapala (10BN- Officer) who have officially retained/new members of the Youth Council Youth...

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Student Leadership 2024/25 Update – Half Term 2

Student Leadership Update and Achievements Wolverhampton Youth Council Update Heath Park are proud to announce we have new members of the Wolverhampton Youth Council- Teja Cipariene (7SH) and Scarlett Rutter (7PH). These girls are AMAZING and...

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Young Citizen of the Year Award

On Friday, October 4, Sienna Ahir (11JN) was awarded the Young Citizen of the Year Award 2024 for her amazing work and contribution to the City of Wolverhampton. She is an outstanding Heath Park Prefect and ambassador for our school. Sienna is also the Youth...

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Student Leadership 24/25 Update – Half Term 1

Your prefects will work in the following focus groups and will meet every half-term to discuss how we can develop these areas further. Prefects for 2024/25

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