Junior School Leadership Programme 2021/2022

JUNIOR SCHOOL

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

Are you interested in becoming an NHSG Junior Leader? If the answer is yes - please read on!

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP? A leader is someone who inspires and motivates action to bring about change for the better.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME?

HOW DO I APPLY FOR A LEADERSHIP ROLE? Write a letter of application, of no more than 500 words, explaining why you would like to be considered for the role and hand in to Mrs Hardie by Thursday 30th September 2021.

WHERE DOES YOUR PASSION LIE? reducing poverty

SCHOOL CHARITY REPRESENTATIVE

reducing inequality

protecting our environment YOUR LEADERSHIP PATHWAY

Within this booklet you will be able to find out further details on each position including key responsibilities.

Year 2, Year 4, Year 6

YOUR LEADERSHIP PATHWAY

The programme has also been specially designed to help you prepare for similar leadership roles at Senior School.

CHANGE

YOUR LEADERSHIP PATHWAY

Our Junior School Leadership programme gives you the opportunity to take on an important role within school which is suited to your passions and ambitions. There are a number of different qualities and skills involved in being a leader so we would encourage you to apply, even if you are not sure it is for you.

1

ACTION FOR

SCHOOL DIVERSITY AMBASSADOR

SCHOOL ECO REPRESENTATIVE

WHAT WILL MY ROLE INVOLVE? • A programme of leadership training throughout the academic year • A charter for action – agreeing together what we want to achieve and how we will make that happen.

• Key responsibilities include working to bring about effective change in our school community and beyond in our local community.

2 sport

music

pupil voice

SPORT LEADER— promoting inclusion and opportunity in sport across Junior School. Working with the PE staff to develop the provision in school and on events such as Sports Day. MUSIC AMBASSADOR— promoting inclusion and opportunity in Music across Junior School. Working with the Music staff on concerts and events.

FORUM REPRESENTATIVE— leading the pupil voice for your form class, through forum meetings.

HOUSE CAPTAIN—leading on the programme of house activities in Junior School and promoting inclusion and participation in house events.

DIGITAL LEADER—leading on the programme of digital development in Junior School and promoting safe use of technology among your peers.

SCIENCE AMBASSADOR— leading on the STEM programme for girls in Junior School and promoting inclusion and participation across Junior School.

HOUSE CAPTAIN

Years 3-6

DIGITAL LEADER

science YOUR LEADERSHIP PATHWAY

FORUM REPRESENTATIVE

Year 3 Year 6

technology YOUR LEADERSHIP PATHWAY

MUSIC AMBASSADOR

Years 1-6 (one girl from each form)

cohesion YOUR LEADERSHIP PATHWAY

Year 3 Year 5

YOUR LEADERSHIP PATHWAY

SPORT LEADER

WHERE DOES YOUR PASSION LIE? YOUR LEADERSHIP PATHWAY

YOUR LEADERSHIP PATHWAY

Year 3 Year 5

SCHOOL COMMUNITY Year 2 Year 5

SCIENCE AMBASSADOR

WHAT WILL MY ROLE INVOLVE? • A programme of leadership training throughout the academic year • A charter for action – agreeing together what we want to achieve and how we will make that happen.

• Key responsibilities include working to bring about effective change in our school community and beyond in our local community.

3

JUNIOR SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

Year 6 only

head girl

leading Sustainability Committee and representing Junior School at events such as Open Day

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

leading Charity Committee and representing Junior School at events such as Open Day

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

leading Junior School Forum and representing Junior School at events such as Open Day

deputy head girl - 3 roles

leading Diversity Commitee and representing Junior School at events such as Open Day

WHAT WILL MY ROLE INVOLVE?

WHAT WILL MY ROLE INVOLVE?

• A programme of leadership training throughout the academic year • A commitment to acting for the benefit of others and as an ambassador for Junior School. Working with JSLT to oversee the leadership programme in Junior School, and lead key committees and forums.

• A programme of leadership training throughout the academic year • A commitment to acting for the benefit of others and as an ambassador for Junior School. Working with JSLT to oversee the leadership programme in Junior School, and lead key committees and forums.

GRID OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACROSS JUNIOR SCHOOL

Charity Rep Eco-Rep Diversity Ambassador Sport Leader Music Ambassador Forum Rep House Captain Digital Leaders Science Ambassadors Head Girl/Deputy Head Girl

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

If you have any queries regarding our Junior School Leadership Programme, please contact Mrs Hardie (a.hardie@ncl.gdst.net)