Student Leadership Team: Empowering Voices, Building Futures
At Enfield Grammar School, we believe leadership is about more than holding a title—it’s about making a difference. Through our Student Leadership Team, we offer students the chance to step up, represent their peers, and help shape the future of our school. This unique opportunity is about more than personal growth; it’s about living our core values of PRIDE—Passion, Resilience, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy—and becoming a role model within our community.
Leadership Starts Here
Every September, we invite students from Years 7 to 12 to apply to join the Student Leadership Team. Whether you’re driven by a passion to improve school life, brimming with creative ideas for events, or simply eager to have your voice heard, this is your moment to step forward.
The application process is designed to be inclusive and empowering. Students complete an application form where they:
  • Share their passion for becoming a student leader.
  • Explain how they would make a positive impact on the school community.
  • Write a short, anonymous statement that will later be shared with their peers.
This process isn’t just about showcasing abilities—it’s about demonstrating the resilience to take on new challenges, the integrity to serve others, and the determination to follow through.
How Leaders Are Chosen
Leadership at EGS is both a privilege and a responsibility. That’s why our selection process is fair and thorough, ensuring the best candidates represent each year group. Each year, six student leader positions are available per year group.
Here’s how it works:
  1. The Head of Year and pastoral team carefully review all applications, selecting ten candidates from each year group.
  2. Anonymous statements from these shortlisted candidates are shared during form time, allowing peers to make impartial, informed choices.
  3. Students vote for their top three candidates, while the pastoral team selects an additional three leaders to ensure a balanced, representative team.
This approach values empathy, as leaders are chosen not just for their abilities, but for how well they connect with and represent the diverse voices of their peers.
More Than Just a Title
Being a student leader at EGS is about making a real difference. Leaders meet monthly to discuss ideas for improving school life and bringing their peers’ perspectives to the table. They also attend Year Team and Senior Leadership Meetings, sharing their views on everything from school policies to upcoming events.
And their influence doesn’t stop there. Student leaders meet with governors, engage in decision-making processes, and represent the school when welcoming important guests. It’s a role that requires integrity, resilience, and a willingness to step up for the benefit of others.
Leadership in Action
For student leaders, every day brings new opportunities to embody our values. Those in Years 9 and 10 help support lower school lunches, fostering empathy and teamwork. Leaders also receive priority invitations to exciting trips and initiatives and have a say in rewards, end-of-year trips, and WOW Days.
These roles are about more than just perks—they’re about taking ownership of the school’s future. By mentoring younger students, influencing policies, and shaping school culture, student leaders leave a lasting impact while developing critical skills for life.
Why It Matters
The Student Leadership Team is the perfect reflection of our school’s PRIDE values. It’s about:
  • Passion: Bringing energy and enthusiasm to every task.
  • Resilience: Tackling challenges with courage and determination.
  • Integrity: Acting as role models who inspire trust and respect.
  • Determination: Pushing boundaries to create positive change.
  • Empathy: Listening to others and striving to make everyone feel valued.
For parents, it’s a reassurance that their child is gaining skills and experiences that go beyond the classroom. For students, it’s an opportunity to step into a role that not only amplifies their voice but helps them grow into confident, well-rounded individuals.
If you’re considering joining the Student Leadership Team, remember our school motto, “Tant Que Je Puis”—“As much as I can.” This is your opportunity to do just that: give your all, make an impact, and live out the values that make EGS a community we’re all proud of.
Applications open every September—so take that step.
Your journey starts here.