Calderside Academy

Senior Pupil Leadership Team

Calderside Academy is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Pupil Leadership Team for the upcoming academic year. This dedicated group of students is poised to make a significant impact within the school, fostering a positive environment and encouraging active participation from all pupils.

 

Leading the team as School Captains are Emillie Jamieson and Freya Bordon. Both Emillie and Freya have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and a commitment to enhancing the school experience for all. As School Captains, they will work closely with pupils across all year groups and staff members to implement meaningful changes and initiatives that benefit the entire school community.

 

Supporting them are Vice Captains Zara Prentice and Ibrasheel Abid, who will assist in driving forward the goals of the leadership team, ensuring that the voices of all students are heard and represented.

 

In addition to the central leadership team, each of Calderside Academy's four houses has appointed House Captains who, along with their prefect teams, will play a vital role in building house ethos, fostering a strong sense of identity, and organizing a variety of fun and engaging challenges for pupils.

 

- Arran House: Owen Gallagher and Ewan Smit

- Lewis House: Amy Ogilvie and Georgia Clabburn, with Vice Captains Abbie Inglis and Kevin Gordon

- Mull House: Ariella Burt and Olivia Airlie

- Skye House: Rowan Jamieson and Ryan Campbell, with Vice Captains Emily McDougall and Ewan McColl

 

The House Captains are eager to collaborate with their teams to strengthen the house system, create a vibrant community spirit, and encourage healthy competition through a range of activities that will engage and inspire pupils.

 

The school is confident that this new Pupil Leadership Team will excel in their roles and work together to bring about positive changes that reflect the needs and aspirations of the entire student body. Their commitment to their peers and their enthusiasm for their roles are already evident, and the school looks forward to seeing the difference they will make in the year ahead.

 

Calderside Academy is proud to have such a talented and motivated group of students leading the way, and the entire school community supports them in their endeavours.

School Captains

Freya and Emillie

 

School Captains: Freya and Emillie

School Vice Captains

School Vice Captains

 

School Vice Captains: Zara and Ibrasheel

Wider Pupil Leadership Team

 

 

 

Prefects

 

Calderside Academy recognises the need to give responsibility to our senior pupils.  We have considered various options where they can work throughout the school.  Each role has a profile and remit detailing posts and responsibilities.  All S6 leadership roles will be ascertained in August as part of the S6 induction programme.  One of these options is to act as prefects, notionally around 5 per registration class are selected.  

The process is as follows:

  • at the S6 induction, pupils are informed of the role of a school prefect;
  • they are informed of the expectations pupils and staff have of prefects;
  • interested pupils will complete an application form; this allows the pupils to express why they should be chosen to be a prefect and what they could bring to the position 
  • the application forms will be read through by DHT (S6) and pupil support staff to decide on suitability, (previous conduct, attendance and timekeeping are considered as part of this process);
  • successful pupils will be invited to a meeting to be allocated duties and be presented with their badges;
  • prefects will then be presented at their House assemblies;

The role of a prefect will incorporate the following (not an exhaustive list):

  • at all times, prefects should demonstrate excellent attitude, timekeeping and uniform;
  • prefects will act as ambassadors for the school, liaise with parents on information evenings and meet visitors to the school;
  • prefects will assist with supervision during the morning interval and lunch;
  • prefects will support House Captains with activities associated to their house group;
  • prefects will assist with any other duties deemed appropriate by DHT (S6) and the Headteacher
  • prefects will support the Head Boy and Head Girl with activities associated with S6
  • prefects are expected to participate in our Saltire programme.
  • prefects may be given the opportunity to complete the SQA Leadership Qualification.

House Captains

From the list of applicants (on a per house basis) two house captains will be chosen for each house. The process:

  • a profile is provided detailing the nature of the role
  • prefects will be asked to put themselves forward for the position of House Captain;
  • Pupil Support staff will interview prospective captains and make their choice, (previous conduct, attendance and timekeeping are considered as part of this process);

The role will include the following specific tasks of responsibility (not an exhaustive list):

  • House Captains will be expected to lead groups of prefects and set and example to other senior pupils;
  • House Captains will lead and manage a ‘House’ charity day, charity to be determined by house captains via consulting prefects/pupils in their House group;
  • House Captains will have specific duties related to overseeing our Saltire programme;
  • House Captains will coordinate prefects within their house to assist during an allocated parents evening;
  • House Captains will assist with any other duties deemed appropriate by DHT (S6) and the Headteacher
  • House Captains may complete the SQA Leadership qualification
  • generic prefect duties.

School Captains

The S6 School Captains profile will be provided and a separate application form from that of House Captain/Prefect should be completed.  Pupils will be interviewed by the Headteacher and DHT S5/6.  The interview will also incorporate a presentation.  Pupils are not guaranteed an interview, on receipt of applications a short leet of applicants will be drawn up.  If unsuccessful pupils are invited to apply for the posts of House Captain and/or Prefect.

The role will include the following specific tasks of responsibility (not an exhaustive list):

  • representing the school as and when required
  • meeting with the Parent Council as requested
  • speaking at the school awards ceremony in June
  • participation in induction events
  • organisation of the school prom
  • organisation of ‘leavers’ hoodies’
  • hosting the S6 Saltire Awards ceremony
  • oversee S6 pupils ensuring that Saltire processes are being completed (in conjunction with House Captains)
  • School Captains may complete the SQA Leadership qualification
  • generic prefect duties.

All of these posts require that pupils purchase and wear a school blazer at all times.