Whitley Academy aims to build the skills of students responsibility through the curriculum and the many varied activities of school life.
The school will:-
Provide a wide range of participation and leadership opportunities which cater for all students in the school.
Maximise the number and range of students undertaking leadership roles.
Provide recognition of all student leadership roles.
Encourage the development of student participation and leadership skills through classroom practice by using OM/Enterprise Competencies across all Key Stages.
Encourage students to differentiate between student participation and student leadership.
Develop student participation and leadership skills in all students through specific programmes, for example:
Student Council
Student Leaders
Student Reporters Group: debating, public speaking, reporting
Buddy systems – Year 6-7 transition programme
Sport, captaincy in sports teams
Visual, creative and performing arts
Curriculum involvement/activities in the learning environment
Whitley Leadership Diploma
Peer Mentoring Programme
Post 16 Volunteer Job Board
Supporting whole school events at / by:
Open Evening
Charity Events
Whitley Festival
Parents Evening
Staff recruitment
Representing Whitley Academy in the immediate and wider community
