Student Leadership at Brentford School for Girls

The purpose of Student Leadership/Voice at BSFG to is to encourage students to be involved actively in the life of the school. 

Student Leadership/Voice fosters school improvement through providing empowerment to the student body. It contributes to our outstanding community ethos and is an important driver for school improvement, teaching and learning and youth development.

Roles and Responsibilities 

The following list outlines the key leadership roles and responsibilities of student groups at BSFG:

• Head Girl & Senior Prefect Team: Highly visible student leaders, contribute to school events and lead assemblies.
• Sixth Form Prefects: To carry out duties in and around school at lunchtimes and to support evening events 
• Sixth Form Social Committee: To organise social activities 
• Student Leadership Teams: Provides student response to items that have a whole-school impact 
• Y11 Prefects: To supporting evening events and support year groups or tutor groups 
• School Council: Provides a forum for debate and discussion on school matters 
• Year Council: To discuss year group matters 
• House Captains: To support House ethos/competitions 
• ‘Buddies’: To support to Y7 students 
• Sports Leaders: Provide leadership and support to the PE Dept​ 
• HUB Ambassadors: support in the HUB with students with specific needs

There are also some roles outside this structure- for example, Eco-Reps and student librarians - that allow students the opportunity to take on increased responsibility around school.