Student Leadership

BACA house leaders

We strongly believe that students should have a say in Academy life. In order to facilitate this, we encourage a student leadership structure that aims to:

Offer a range of roles and responsibilities to the student population
Promote active citizenship
Develop staff and student relationships and communications
Widen student engagement
Contribute to whole-school improvement.

The main aims of the BACA Student Leaders are to work as a team with the Principal, staff and students to create a better school life beneficial to the educational and personal development of all students.

We do this by:

Encouraging all students to constructively identify and express their needs.
Helping develop a sense of mutual respect and responsibility in all students.
Representing the views of students on matters of concern to the Senior Leadership Team.
Enhancing communication between the Senior Leadership Team and staff to students.

In the final term of Year 10 students can apply for the position of Student Leader. Students are then interviewed regarding the role and successful applications dive straight into their role in lieu of the Year 11s leaving.

This year we have 15 student leaders and introduced the '3 C's' to ensure students can both lead and work collaboratively with other clubs/school groups to promote diversity, student voice and expectations.

Creative - For those who feel more creatively inclined - championing Drama, Art, Music, school productions and such events
Community - Championing bringing the school together, through elements such as the cultural festival, pride month and such events
Curricular - Subjects both academic and extra-curricular, championing areas like Sport, MFL and such subjects

Check out how BACA celebrates culture and diversity here: Celebrating Culture and Diversity

DUKE OF EDINBURGH

“The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has helped countless young people on their sometimes difficult path to adulthood.” - HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

For the past seven decades, the Duke of Edinburgh scheme has inspired and transformed the lives of millions of young people from all walks of life. From volunteering to physical activities, life skills to expeditions, achieving a DofE Award is a passport to a brighter future, valued by employers and universities.

The world’s leading youth achievement award, the DofE in the UK is proud to be part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, which drives and supports global growth.

Please see the DofE information leaflet here.