At the English College in Prague, we work with our students to develop leadership at all levels. We believe that students can show positive leadership in a variety of different ways, so we have built a structure which gives students the opportunity to take on leadership roles and develop their skills. Our House system has a range of opportunities for students to take on roles in sport, culture and mentoring. As well as giving our students responsibility, we also provide training opportunities so that they can develop and refine their leadership skills. We think that people can lead in different ways and with different styles. We encourage our students to lead with integrity in an inclusive and supportive manner.
Student Council Mission and Events
The Student Council is an important student body which cooperates with the management of the school on improving the student experience and plays an important role in school life. It represents students’ views and supports the student community. It consists of Year group and Houses representatives and is led by the President, who is elected by the whole student community in September. The President and Vice President regularly meet the Headmaster and discuss Student Council proposals for improving school life or any issues that may occur from time to time. The Student Council also organises many events and chooses the charity supported by students during the academic year.
Student Council Presidential Campaign
Like any team, the Student Council also needs a good leader, therefore In September a new Student Council President is elected. The Student Council President not only leads the Student Council, but also carries out many responsibilities and represents the student body on formal occasions such as Founders’ Day or meetings with the Governors. It is therefore very important to choose the right person. All the candidates present their programmes at year group assemblies, this is usually followed by many discussions among students, and each candidate has to convince others that they are able to undertake this prestigious role.
Roles in Student Council
House Captain
The role of the House Captains is:
To decide vision for the house
To lead the house leadership team
To chair a house leadership team meeting once a half-term
To communicate to house members in registrations and assemblies.
To attend all scheduled house captains meetings.
To attend all house events.
Culture Captain
The role of the Culture Captain is:
To be a visible ambassadors for the Arts within ECP
To work closely with the Arts Faculty and Senior Tutors
To lead on the Cultural Olympiad event organisation
To maintain active links with tutor groups to promote the Olympiad and inspire participation
To occasionally speak at assemblies in their role/ capacity as Culture Captain
To attend all scheduled meetings and take an active role in planning
Sports Captain
The role of the Sports Captains is:
To promote the interhouse sports events in their house
To promote participation in interhouse sports competitions among all year groups
To organise the teams to represent the house at each competition
To be a visible ambassador and participant for the house at each sports competition
To assist the PE Department with the organisation of each competition
To attend all scheduled sports captain meetings
Student Council Events
Christmas Fair
The annual Christmas Fair is an informal occasion. Each tutor group takes part, encouraged and supported by the Tutor. Money raised at the Fair is donated to a charity chosen by students at the beginning of the school year.
Cake Sales
Each term there are cake sales during morning break, organised by the Student Council, individual tutor or charity groups.
Valentine Roses
Students organise the sale of roses for those who would like to give a rose for Valentine’s Day. “Spreading the Love”, as it is sometimes called, makes the day very special.
Halloween event
Students organise stalls with food and activities connected with Halloween.
Barbecue for Year 6 and ‘Last Bell’ Celebrations
The Student Council organises a barbecue for the whole school farewell to Year 6 students.
Library positions
The role of Student Librarians is:
To be responsible for a small section of the library
To help process new books
To be an active reader – recommending and promoting titles
To write AR quizzes for new books
To create displays for special events
To assist with the training of new student librarians