The Pupil Leadership Team
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The Pupil Leadership Team
Kirkcudbright Academy operates a Pupil Leadership Team elected by their Peer and School Staff.
There will be 3 House Heads, 1 from each of, McLellan, Selkirk and Stewart, with 6 House Prefects, each with responsibility of leading specific areas of the school, as are outlined below.
Purpose and Rationale:
We are looking for our S6 Pupil Leadership Team to be highly visible and supportive of students of the Academy. They should contribute to running or assisting with lunchtime and afterschool clubs, meeting and greeting visitors to the school, engaging in a pastoral role to younger students, setting standards for good behaviour and being a positive role model for younger students.
The Head of Houses
House Heads must be identifiable figureheads, leading the school both as public figures and as models of conduct and commitment. They will represent the school when necessary – at presentations, public meetings and in committee. Finally, they will oversee Prefects, the S6 committees and their operations throughout the year and report issues within the S6 Pupil Leadership Team to Support Teachers.
Our House Heads for 2026/27 are:
- Aimee Storrie (Stewart)
- Murray Patterson (Selkirk)
- Asha Morris (McLellan)
Our Prefect Team are:
- Hazel Dempster (Student Mentor)
- Anelle Hall (Wellbeing & Inclusion)
- Jack Hutchison (Interhouse Competitions)
- Eliza Clark (Events)
- Ben Hodson (Charity & Fundraising)
- Stuart Davies (Communication and Publicity)
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Prefect Roles
Student Mentor Prefect
This Prefect will support and mentor younger pupils, helping them settle into school life and feel confident, supported, and encouraged. They will provide peer support through mentoring sessions, study or homework clubs, and informal check-ins, working closely with staff where appropriate. This Prefect should set up their own committee to support mentoring activities and ensure support is accessible and welcoming for all pupils.
Wellbeing and Inclusion Prefect
This Prefect will promote wellbeing, mental health, inclusion, and diversity across the school. They will help ensure all students feel supported, valued, and included. They will work with staff to support wellbeing initiatives and inclusive events. This Prefect should set up their own committee to support these activities.
Interhouse Competition Prefect
This Prefect will lead all House Events, promote House Spirit, and engage with the P.E. department to support extra-curricular clubs and sport across the school. This Prefect should set up their own committee to support all activities.
Events Prefect
This Prefect will plan, organise and support school events. This includes school dances, fairs and liaising with the Charity and Fundraising Prefect to plan S6 Pupil Leadership events, such as quizzes. This Prefect should set up their own committee to support all activities.
Charity and Fundraising Prefect
This Prefect will plan and organise Fundraisers, Charity Drives and Community Outreach Events. They should liaise with the Events Prefect to support planning of Prefect events, such as quizzes. This Prefect should set up their own committee to support all activities. This Prefect will manage the budget to ensure effective planning.
Communications and Publicity Prefect
This Prefect will manage announcements, social media, posters, and promotion of school activities. They should ensure good communication with all other Prefects to ensure activities are accurately promoted with sufficient notice. This Prefect will also support KAM and assist in gathering a committee.
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Selection Process
Becoming a member of the S6 Pupil Leadership Team is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role and contribute to school life. Each role has specific responsibilities, so candidates apply for the role they are most interested in and best suited to.
1. Available Roles
Candidates can apply for one or two of the following roles:
- House Head – McLellan
- House Head – Selkirk
- House Head – Stewart
- Student Mentor Prefect
- Wellbeing and Inclusion Prefect
- Interhouse Competition Prefect
- Events Prefect
- Charity and Fundraising Prefect
- Communications and Publicity Prefect
Each role comes with its own responsibilities, and candidates should ensure they understand the duties before applying.
2. Presentation
Candidates will prepare a short video presentation to share their vision for the role. Presentations may include:
- Key ideas or priorities for their role.
- What they will bring as an individual to the role.
- What benefit to the school they will give.
Video presentations will be shown to all staff and pupils. Presentations should focus on the specific responsibilities of the role applied for.
3. Voting
Each role has specific requirements, and these should be carefully considered before a vote is cast. Voters should use their judgement to assess how well each candidate’s skills, qualities, and experience match the responsibilities of the role.
After watching the video presentations, form classes and staff will be invited to take part in the voting process.
The voting process will follow these guidelines:
- Each form class/staff member is entitled to one vote per role.
- Form classes will vote for their own House Head and the six Prefect roles = 7 votes. Staff members will cast a vote for each House Head and the six Prefect roles = 9 votes.
- These votes will be counted, and a final shortlist of candidates will progress to an interview stage. Depending on voting distribution, this may be all applicants or a shortlist.
5. Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short interview with the Head Teacher and staff representatives. The interview may include:
- Understanding of the chosen role,
- Leadership, teamwork, and communication skills,
- Ability to support peers, manage challenges, and contribute positively to school life.
Interviews will be scored and added to voting scores to select the preferred candidate.
6. Appointment and Induction
Successful candidates are appointed to their specific role. S6 Pupil Leadership Team will receive training, guidance, and ongoing support to help them fulfil their responsibilities.
