Student Leadership at Ridgeway Secondary School: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders

At Ridgeway Secondary School, student leadership is at the heart of our ethos. We believe in nurturing young leaders who embody our school’s values and make a lasting impact on our community. Our Student Leadership Team plays a vital role in representing the student body and fostering a collaborative school culture.

Meet Our Student Leadership Team

Our Student Leadership Team is composed of exceptional students who serve as role models and ambassadors for Ridgeway Secondary School:

  • Head Boy
  • Head Girl
  • Deputy Head Boy
  • Deputy Head Girl

These leaders are selected through a rigorous application and interview process, ensuring they represent the diverse voices and aspirations of our student community.

Ava
Head Girl
Jacob
Head Boy
Lola
Deputy Head Girl
Kieann
Deputy Head Boy

Roles and Responsibilities

The Student Leadership Team takes on a wide range of responsibilities, including:

Chairing the School Council

  • Leading weekly School Council meetings to discuss key issues affecting the student body.
  • Facilitating discussions on important topics such as student wellbeing, online safety, and charity initiatives.
  • Ensuring every student’s voice is heard and their ideas are considered in decision-making.

Representing the School

  • Attending and speaking at key school events, such as open evenings, awards ceremonies, and graduation celebrations.
  • Acting as ambassadors during public engagements, representing Ridgeway Secondary School with pride and professionalism.
  • Liaising with school staff, governors, and external stakeholders to share student perspectives on significant matters.

Promoting Student Wellbeing

  • Leading the school council
  • Acting as approachable figures for students, providing peer support and guidance when needed.

Driving School Initiatives

  • Collaborating with staff and the wider student body to design and implement projects that enhance the school environment.
  • Encouraging involvement in charity events, environmental sustainability projects, and academic initiatives.

Student Leadership in Action

Public Speaking
Our Student Leadership Team regularly delivers speeches at assemblies, community events, and regional conferences. Through their articulate and confident communication, they inspire others and share Ridgeway’s achievements with pride.

Engagement with Local Schools
Our leaders work closely with primary schools in the area, running workshops and mentoring younger students to promote key values such as respect, responsibility, and resilience.

Key School Events
The team plays a central role in major school events, from organising fundraising campaigns to representing Ridgeway at inter-school competitions.

Why Student Leadership Matters

Student leadership at Ridgeway is more than a title; it’s a platform for real impact. Through their roles, our leaders develop essential life skills, including:

  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Public speaking and communication
  • Decision-making and problem-solving

By encouraging active participation and responsibility, we prepare our students to thrive as future leaders in their communities and beyond.