OUR LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

LEADERSHIP 

Wellington Girls’ College is a vibrant community where every student is encouraged to participate in activities and celebrations outside regular classroom lessons. Every term, students are given the opportunity to organise activities through our leadership structures which provide fun, entertainment and the opportunity to support charities as well as scope to showcase the many talented students, whether it be in dance, debating, staff vs students Dodgeball or inter-House baking or paper plane making! 

All students are encouraged to develop their leadership skills through service and participation.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 

The Executive Council (Exec) is currently made up of 14 elected Executive Prefects, including the Head Girls and the Board of Trustees Representative (if they are a Yr 13 student). Each holds a leadership portfolio and shares responsibility for a Leadership Committee.

Executive Prefects are elected by their peers during their leadership training at the end of Year 12. They meet weekly with senior staff and have the responsibility for establishing fundraising goals and co-ordinating the many student-led events in the College.

LEADERSHIP COMMITTEES 

There are currently eleven Year 13 Leadership Committees: Arts, Community, Fala Pasifika, Heritage, Houses, Te Ranga Mareikura, Sport & Recreation, Student Communications, Student Council, Student Learning, Tuakana and Wellbeing. Their role is to oversee and coordinate activities in the school and to give feedback on changes being promulgated.

PREFECTS 

Prefect badges are awarded throughout the year to Year 13 students who have demonstrated outstanding service, initiative and leadership during their final year at school. 

STUDENT COUNCIL 

The Council is made up of Yr 9-12 elected representatives from each wānanga class and additional Māori and Pasifika students. It meets once a week with the Student Council Leadership Committee. It is chaired by the Head of that committee and helps organise special events and celebrations in the college. It serves to model the democratic process and give the students a voice in the major decisions the college is making.

CLUBS AND GROUPS 

There are numerous established groups and clubs in the college, and over 120 sports teams. All students are encouraged to participate in them. Clubs and interest groups are a good starting point for students to demonstrate their potential for service and leadership.