Student Leadership

Empowering Future Leaders: Student Leadership

At Villiers, we believe in fostering not just academic excellence but also in nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. Our vibrant and diverse community is filled with talented and passionate students who aspire to make a difference. Through various student leadership initiatives, we encourage our students to step into roles where they can inspire, innovate, and influence positive change.

What Student Leadership means to us:

Student leadership is about more than just holding a title; it's about embracing responsibility, embodying integrity, and the spirit of service. It’s about students collaborating, learning, and leading together. We provide a platform where our students can:

• Inspire Others: Our student leaders inspire their peers through their actions, encouraging others to excel academically, socially, and personally.
• Advocate for Change: They raise their voices for issues that matter, be it within our school community or in the wider world, becoming advocates for positive change.
• Cultivate Skills: Through diverse leadership roles, students cultivate essential skills such as communication, teamwork, decision-making, and problem-solving, preparing them for future challenges.

How We Support Student Leaders:

We offer a range of opportunities for students to engage in leadership activities. From student council and club leadership to community service projects and peer mentoring, there are avenues for every student to find their passion and contribute meaningfully to our community.

We provide a nurturing environment that allows our student leaders to thrive and innovate. Our dedicated educators and staff members guide and encourage students, ensuring they have the support they need to succeed.

Student Leadership Roles at Villiers:

Head Students: Two exceptional Year 13 students lead our student body overseeing seven vital focus areas. From enrichment and extra-curricular activities to student voice, equity, diversity, inclusion, charity, sustainability, and physical and mental well-being, they champion these areas passionately. Their dedication extends to chairing half-termly school council meetings and representing our school at local council sessions held at Southall Town Hall. Head students are meticulously chosen through a competitive application and interview process conducted by the Headteacher and the Head of Student Voice and Leadership.

Deputy Head Students: Seven accomplished Year 13 students spearhead specific focus areas and year groups. They are carefully selected through a rigorous application and interview process during the summer term, ensuring they bring enthusiasm and commitment to their roles.

Assistant Deputy Head Students: Supporting the deputy head students, seven motivated Year 12 students are chosen through a competitive application and interview process in the winter term. Their dedication assists in the seamless execution of various initiatives within their focus areas and year groups.

Prefects: Forty diligent students from Year 10 to 13 form small teams under the guidance of deputy and assistant deputy head students. They play an active role in focus areas and assist in organising school events. Prefects are selected based on a thorough application process, ensuring they contribute significantly to our school's vibrant atmosphere.

Whole School Roles: Roles such as form representatives, charity representatives, well-being champions, sports representatives, and eco team members involve active participation in driving school-wide initiatives within focus areas. Open to all students, these roles require regular meetings with deputy head students, fostering collaboration and creativity among our diverse student body.

School Council: Two dedicated students from each year group serve as representatives, voicing the opinions and ideas of their peers during school council meetings. These representatives, carefully chosen by the heads of year, play a crucial role in shaping our school policies and initiatives.

Interview Panel: A group of seven students from various year levels form the interview panel during staff recruitment. Their role, selected by Ms. Qadri, is integral in ensuring that new staff align with our school's values and aspirations.

Meet The Current Student Leadership Team