Student Leadership
Our Student Leadership programme gives every student at the academy a voice in the running of the school, and a chance to bring about positive change.
Students have the chance to develop and demonstrate their leadership skills both inside and outside of the classroom. See our Student Leadership - How It Works page for details of the current leadership team.
Leadership skills in action
The Student Leadership Team is open to students in years 7-10. Getting involved in student leadership is a great way to learn and develop leadership skills, which will stand students in good stead for the rest of their lives.
The aims of our student leadership initiatives are to:
- encourage active student engagement in learning and the life of the Academy and wider community
- be inclusive and give students a range of ways to represent their academy, including in the recruitment of staff
- nurture the skills required to develop responsibility, independence, teamwork and maturity in relationships with students and staff
- design appropriate curriculum and extra-curricular/enrichment opportunities that are influenced by student voice and choice
- promote active citizenship by establishing a fully-functioning democratic body with real influence in the Academy
- contribute to whole Academy improvement
- develop staff-student dialogue, with a focus on improving the quality of education provided.
Student Voice - expressing your views
All students have the opportunity to express their views, suggestions, ideas and concerns about Academy life through termly Student Voice surveys and Head of Academy Student Voice meetings.
Our stories
Kavali, Year 7
Our stories
Jahmal, Year 7
Our stories
Maria, Year 7
Our stories
Marco, Year 7
Our stories
Lara, Year 7
Our stories
Sidra, Year 7
"You can go to the teachers, and they are all very kind and helpful. The children that go here too are all very welcoming and nice."
"This school has taught me a lot and has given me a lot of confidence in the real world. I feel like I belong here and I am definitely looking forward to becoming the best that I can be and reaching my goals."
"I have learned so many things from my teachers; I have improved my knowledge, and I have made many more friends."
"I like the school because breaktimes are fun; there is a football pitch to play on."
"My favourite part of Harris Academy Clapham is the way you can get along with each other."
"If you do feel nervous when you start Year 7, just remember that everyone is in the same boat as you are and everyone will help you settle in."