We are thrilled to work alongside the Sixth Form Student Leadership Team as we uphold these values and guide the main school in shaping their own journeys. Our leadership team is divided into three outstanding areas: Communication, Charity, and Chaplaincy, each representing the school in meaningful ways.

Amy – My role as a Student Leader has focused on charitable work throughout Year 12. Pupils in Years 7–11 were given the opportunity to vote for the charity that mattered most to them, reflecting our school’s commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that every student’s voice is heard.

This year, our Key Stage 3 pupils chose Cancer Research UK, Key Stage 4 selected WWF, and Sixth Form supported Carecent, covering national, international, and local causes.

Together, we have achieved remarkable fundraising successes, from raising £60 at the school disco raffle to over £500 through the School Talent Show, which encouraged all pupils to showcase their unique talents and authentic selves. Our aim is always to involve everyone, ensuring that every student feels valued and included in our school community.

Sam – My role as a Student Leader is centred around communication through the school newspaper: The Achiever’s Newspaper which I, amongst other student leaders, have co-produced. This is student led with all articles being written by those either in the sixth form or in lower school. We have released several editions this year, furthering the now three year legacy of this project that allows students and staff to remain up-to-date on school news and events as well as those in the wider world.

Furthermore, I strive to make the school a better place for all students through our school parliament. I am honoured to be the elected prime minister and chair with the help of staff members. This allows students from all years to be heard when making decisions about the running of our school. This is run almost exclusively by students who raise their issues to be addressed by the key decision makers in our school.

Making sure the students are happy and heard with their school is fundamental to my student leadership and school captaincy as well as the school as a whole

Another main focus of all of these groups is to increase the eco-friendliness of our school, passing measures through parliament such as recycling bins, preventing litter on the field by increasing bins and the school newspaper is predominantly shared online.

The Student Leadership programme included, AHS offers a wide range of opportunities both in and out of the classroom. These include attending clubs, partaking in music lessons or partaking in Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards. These build resilience, organisation and leadership in students as well as many more important values for their lives.

Our school’s House system further supports leadership development from Year 7 to Year 13. Through inter-house competitions, quizzes, and sporting events, students build confidence, teamwork, and school spirit. Outstanding contributions are recognised with ‘house ties’, celebrating dedication and achievement. Non-House achievements are also key and recognised through subject awards, badges and prize draws.

We feel truly blessed to serve and represent every student at Archbishop Holgate’s School. Our goals are to support each and every pupil in becoming the very best version of themselves – whether through academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, or personal growth – and to make sure that all students are heard and satisfied throughout their time in school. At the heart of everything we do is our values and vision and, here at Archies, we are committed to ensuring that every student experiences life to the fullest: discovering their passions, embracing challenges, and leaving our school not only educated but confident, capable, and ready for whatever journey they embark on next, leaving their own legacy behind.