Student Leadership Opportunities
The Senior School builds capacity for student leadership by: creating opportunities for leadership at all grade levels; by providing leadership training for all students;, and by creating opportunities for leadership at all grade levels, providing leadership training for all students, and organizing the school community to develop and practice leadership on a daily basis, not just in a designated role. This participative leadership model is one built on core leadership competencies such as critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration and conflict resolution. All are skills that will serve our students well as they graduate and move on to other endeavours.
All elections happen in the spring, with the exception of all Grade 8 positions. These positions will be elected after the Outdoor Education 8 trip and through a self nominated process.
Characteristics of a Student Leader
• Upholds all aspects of the Crofton House School School Code of Conduct, Academic Honesty Policy, Student Responsible Use of Technology Policy and Uniform Requirements
• Demonstrates high standards of personal conduct
• Shows personal integrity
• Shows respect for and is respected by peers
• Shows respect for and is respected by teachers
• Is approachable, collaborative, and flexible
• Is thorough, organized, and reliable
• Takes initiative
• Has a level of self-esteem and confidence that enables them to resist peer pressure
• Has demonstrated participation / involvement in- and commitment to- CHS activities
• Has demonstrated an ability to maintain reasonable academic standards while involved in activities
• Has an open mind with a growth mindset
• Has an understanding of her own skills, abilities and leadership style
• Has an understanding that her skills will grow; a good starting place is with her interests and connections with the outlines opportunities
• Uses her voice to make Crofton the school that we are all proud of
School Officers
Crofton House Senior School has a head prefect, assistant head prefect, seven school prefects, and six house captains collectively termed“ The Executive”. They are elected by students in Grades 8 – 12 and teachers. In addition, the six house captains are elected by students from Grades 8 to 12 in their Houses. All school officers are leaders within the School and help to ensure that school values and rules are upheld.
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