St Mark’s is committed to offering opportunities for student voice and student leadership. We very much want students to play an active part in making decisions that will enhance the life of the school community.
Senior Students
The role of the Senior Student is very important. They are our ambassadors for the school and they play a prominent part in Open Evenings and other school events. All students in Years 10 and 11 can apply formally to the Deputy Head of School to be considered for this position. They have to write a letter of application and have an interview in front of two governors and the Deputy Head of School.
Head Students
Y11 Students are invited to become Head Students. Traditionally we have two Head girls and two Head boys. Again this is a democratic process. All applicants have to make a speech in front of the Student Council on “why I will make an outstanding Head Student”. They then undertake a formal interview with the Deputy Head of School and two governors. Part of this role is to represent the school and they are expected to speak in public for major school events.
We truly believe that the student leadership opportunities that we have at St. Mark’s allow our students to develop vital life skills such as communication and decision making that will equip them for later life