O le ala i le pule o le tautua — The pathway to leadership is through service
Student Leadership
Hamilton Girls' High School — July 4, 2022
Student leaders at Hamilton Girls’ High School are given the opportunity to lead and promote a culture that fosters excellence and participation within our school community.
All students are encouraged to develop their leadership skills through participation and service.
Executive Council
Our Executive Council is made up of our top 6 Prefects that lead their respective councils in our school:
- Head Girl
- Student Council Captain
- Arts Captain
- Sports Captain
- Services Captain
- Sonninghill Hostel Head Girl
The Deputy Head Girl is selected from one of these positions.
Leadership Opportunities
- Tutor group leader
- Prefect
- Peer support
- Peer tutoring
- Arts
- Sport
- Coaching
- Peer Mentoring
- Tuakana-Teina Support
- Co-curricular Groups
Service Scheme
The Service Awards Scheme acknowledges students who have given extraordinary service to Hamilton Girls' High School and the community. Awards are given for service to particular areas of the school, and a culmination of hours sees our students awarded with overall Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.
Hours can be accrued for a number of different service activities, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Sports coaching
- Tutoring of artistic pursuits e.g. dance
- Mentoring
- Voluntary performances
- Service initiatives
- Volunteer work
The scheme is managed by our Service Council of Prefects.
