For the Whole of Their Life.

Student Leadership

St Philip's Christian College highly values leadership and actively seeks to instil the attributes of an effective leader into each of the students. Students are also presented with numerous opportunities to seek out further leadership opportunities throughout their Senior School journey.

Leadership opportunities include;

9-12 Student Representative Council
Student run groups and clubs (Social, Justice, Environmental Action etc)
School Captains and Year 12 Prefect Team
House Captains and sporting teams
National Leadership Camp sponsorships

THE MAIN ROLE OF CAPTAINS

To be a leader of Christian faith, Culture and Community in the College.
To demonstrate servant leadership (as modelled by Christ)
To represent the student body at certain functions;
To always set a fine example of Christian living to fellow students;
To actively promote school pride and participation in school activities within the student body;
To chair meetings and assemblies as required.

THE ROLE OF PREFECTS

Prefects are appointed by the Principal, based on student nominations and advice from staff. Their appointment is a gesture of trust in them, that they will continue to show the character and ideals that led to their nomination.

The role of a Prefect involves:

Meeting together once a week with an elected staff member to work on school issues and be trained in leadership
Assist with duties at special functions and public occasions
Assisting in the organisation and leading of assemblies
Being a point of contact for students
Liaise between students and staff
Pastoral support for fellow students by listening and caring for them and making sure bystanders are encouraged to act
Strategising with staff to correct unsatisfactory behaviour such as bullying
Assisting new students and visitors to the College
Providing assistance to staff where necessary, with issues such as the canteen
various areas identified by the Principal, Heads of School or the Senior School Leadership Team
Being present at Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country Carnivals and other significant events to support, serve or/and encourage student participation. This also applies to HRIS events and carnivals, as requested by the Head of Senior School.
Attending student leadership workshops and courses provided by the College
Supporting their fellow prefects and, in particular, appointed Captains and Vice-Captains.