Leaders of the Future
We recognise the potential in all of our students to become future leaders in their chosen fields. We offer a range of opportunities for our students to lead others, influence practice, and embed change.
Shaping Scholars – Developing Leaders – Securing Futures
Student leadership is an important part of developing our students’ character and helps to prepare them for life beyond our school. Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is proud to have a long history of Student Leadership in the Sixth Form. Every year our students are given the opportunity to stand for one of the positions within the Senior Student Leadership Team, as Head Student, House Leader or Subject Prefect. The highly valued status of these roles is reflected in the multi-stage appointment process, but each year, the Leadership and Sixth Form Management Team are impressed by the quality of applications and the mature and committed way students approach each stage. Once appointed to these roles, students serve their fellow students and the school for a year, putting into action our motto, non sibi sed omnibus, “not for oneself but for all”. Each role encompasses different responsibilities, but together they provide vital support for the MGGS community while acting as outstanding ambassadors for the School and role models for their peers. We are extremely proud of our Student Leaders and the hard work that they do.
Students are very well prepared for further study; not only are their academic standards high, but they also develop as confident articulate individuals ready to take full advantage of opportunities as they arise.
Ofsted
Our Head Students
The MGGS Head Students play a central role in the Sixth Form Student Leadership Team and in the School. They meet regularly with the Leadership Team to share ideas, contribute to school development, and ensure the student voice is heard. The Head Students lead many significant school events, work tirelessly to organise RAG Week—a standout event in the MGGS calendar—and participate in most external functions, including attending the Mayor Making Ceremony.
The role of Head Student is a prestigious one, and those appointed have demonstrated that they are fully committed to the role, representing and serving the school. Our Head Students are excellent role models who relish the opportunity to work with all members of the school community, including students from all years, staff, governors, parents and carers and visitors. In addition, the Head Students coordinate the work of the other Student Leaders.
There is no single mould for a good Head Student, and the final team of five is comprised of students with complementary interests and skills. Below, each introduces themselves and explains what they are looking forward to during their year of service.
“Since embracing this role I have thoroughly enjoyed my time contributing to the wider school community. It has been an incredible opportunity to collaborate with other students and teachers to organise and deliver events of such high excellence. I have especially enjoyed the rewarding challenge of applying my passions for the performing arts industry to creating unforgettable RAG week performances. It is a privilege and honour to serve as a part of the MGGS Head Student team.”
Isla G, Head Student
“One of the main reasons I love being Head Student is knowing that at MGGS we all experience both challenges and achievements, and this role allows me to help ensure everyone feels supported and valued. Just as I was supported to reach this point, I truly appreciate the opportunity to give that support back. Whether students come to us with ideas, concerns or dreams, we are always here to listen and amplify their voices, helping to make MGGS a place where everyone feels heard and appreciated.”
Emma J, Head Student
“Taking on the role of Head Student has given me the privilege to contribute meaningfully to our school community while helping me grow as an individual. Planning RAG week has been a key highlight, requiring teamwork and creativity to turn ideas into action. Balancing the responsibilities of the role can be challenging, but the pressure is more than worth it when I see the impacts of our efforts benefiting both our local and global community. In all of this, I have consistently seen the school motto, Non sibi sed Omnibus (Not for oneself, but for all), come to life, and it has been truly rewarding to lead in a way that reflects this spirit.”
Neha J, Head Student
“Throughout my time at MGGS, I was given Multicultural Days to run, stages to dance on and podiums to speak at with an audience who always cheered me on. Now, becoming our community’s Head Student is my chance to give back. By becoming a voice for my peers, by ensuring that our MGGS traditions are preserved and enjoyed, and by giving everyone the exceptional MGGS experience that I was lucky to have, I hope to be the Head Student this school deserves.”
Sreelakshmi S, Head Student
“I am so proud to be a part of the Head Student team. From being a liaison between staff and students to being a role model for younger students, I am so honoured to foster and nurture our dedicated school community. Being able to represent this school is one of my proudest accomplishments.”
Emelia S, Head Student
House Leaders
The MGGS House Leaders are a vital part of the Sixth Form Student Leadership Team. We are extremely proud of the rich history of the school houses, and the House Leaders are essential in ensuring that this continues. Our House Leaders are positive role models, engaging students from all year groups in house events, building house spirit, leading assemblies, maintaining house communications (including the house Classroom), coordinating events, promoting integration across the school and striving for victory in all that they do! They play a key role in ensuring students are welcomed into the school and are able to enjoy the opportunities offered and the traditions we enjoy.
Subject Prefects
Every year each school department appoints a Subject Prefect to be their student leader, ambassador, and a role model for other students of the subject. The Subject Prefect role includes organising events that promote and enhance the subject as well as providing additional support for other students, organising departmental resources, and representing the department at external events. Our Subject Prefects have a real passion for and interest in a particular subject area and many are keen to explore this as a future study or career path.
Year 7 Form Assistants
Our Year 7 Form Assistants choose to serve the school by specifically working with Year 7 students to ensure a smooth transition into secondary school and into the community that we at MGGS are so proud of. Our Year 7 Form Assistants lead regular sessions with a Year 7 form group and help them to settle by offering support and advice throughout the year.
At MGGS we encourage all of our students with the qualities and aspirations to make a difference to life at our school to apply for a role and to take the opportunities presented to them. We are hugely proud of the difference our student leaders make to our school.
Honestly couldn’t be happier with the school. Has been fantastic over the years and she enjoys every minute. Good old fashioned work hard, play hard ethics.
Sixth Form Parent
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