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Student Leadership Opportunities

Effective leadership is an essential aspect of our College community. Leadership in a Catholic College is centred on the values and spirit of Jesus as leader and the notion of servant leadership.

Accepting a leadership position at Sacred Heart College requires students to demonstrate Compassion, Courage and Respect. Leaders must be prepared to work hard, provide direction to others, seek the involvement of others, be positive listeners and clearly community and practise the teachings of Jesus.

While there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counsellors there is victory.

Proverbs 11:14

Development and Support

Student's leadership qualities are developed and supported through the following opportunities:

Years 8 and 9 Into Adulthood Program
Year 10 Leadership Training
Years 10/11 Peer Support Program
Outdoor Education Program and House Vice Captain Leadership Camps
Year 11 Leadership Day
Year 12 Leadership Camp
House Vice Captain Leadership Training
House Vice Captain Meetings (termly)
Leadership Conferences with external providers
Inclusion Mentors
Student Forums (termly)

Leadership Positions

House Vice Captains (HVCs)

Students in all year groups are encouraged to nominate themselves for one of eight House Vice-Captain (HVC) roles in their year group (48 in total). HVCs are an important part of the student leadership structure and represent each house and year group at the College.

In PCG, HVCs:

Assist the PCG teacher with PCG duties, including collecting and returning the PCG tray, reading the notices and organising rosters for prayer
Assist with social events, fundraising and gifts
Support students
Promote participation and engagement in House PCG activities and events

In House group, HVCs:

Help with the organisation of social events
Initiate lunchtime activities in consultation with the House Coordinators
Support and organise fundraising events
Support school activities through participation
Offer peer support of the year group
Help new students transition into the College
Assist in the development of a strong sense of connectedness and belonging
Advocate for both individuals and the year group
Attend student forums and meetings with Year 12 Captains and Assistant Deputy Principals

Year 12 Student Captains

As of Term 4 of Year 11 up until Term 3 of Year 12, students can lead in one of 36 Student Captain positions.

Following Year 11 Leadership Day which encourages students to discover their own personality traits and leadership skills, Year 11 students can nominate for a portfolio captaincy at the beginning of Term 3. Following a vote by Year 11 students and staff, the shortlisted nominees are interviewed by a panel of staff before being announced at a Whole School Assembly towards the end of Term 3.

The below Captaincies are available: