Student Leadership
We are convinced that the development of leadership skills is a vital element in the education of young people. By leadership we mean the ability to plan, carry out and evaluate activities or events with and for others. The world is now so competitive and changing so rapidly that many of our young people will need to lead in order to earn a good living. At the very least, everyone needs to be a leader in order to carry out family responsibilities.
We provide a large number of high quality leadership opportunities. To find out more, please speak to Mr Downes who oversees student leadership across the whole school.
School Council:
The School Council meets with Mr. Downes on a Tuesday Lunchtime, Week 1, in room HU7. In these meetings, over 30 school councillors will discuss and debate the key issues of importance to young people in the school. The pupils will then get a chance to vote on proposals that are then put forward to Mr. Wendon and the SLT. Key successes of the Council include: the renaming of 'The Bridge' to the 'Liskeard School Wellbeing Hub', the addition of extra seating around the school yards for students at social times, and the initiation of a School Charity Day in the Summer Term.
Come along and make a difference!
Year Team Councils:
In September, each Form Tutor Group help democratic elections for our Year Team Councils. These 14 students will then hold bi-weekly meetings with their Head of Year and Assistant Head of Year to discuss and debate key issues within the Year Groups. These messages and solutions are then channelled back to Mr. Downes, who works with Mr. Wendon to implement new initiatives based on student feedback. Year Team councillors listed below:
| Year | Tutor Group | Student 1 | Student 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | L | Roxanne Reardon | Enquire with Form Tutor |
| I | Maggie Sayers | Hallie Parcell | |
| S | Amber Davies | Mason Reeve | |
| K | Oliver Webb | Charlie Goodman | |
| E | Marci Sadler Hughes | Layton Jenkins | |
| A | Poppy O'Carroll | Tyren Mousley | |
| R | Billy Baker | Sadie Crook | |
| 8 | L | Enquire with Form Tutor | Enquire with Form Tutor |
| I | Tean Morford | Finley Nicholls | |
| S | Violet Ollerenshaw | Freddie Hannah | |
| K | Enquire with Form Tutor | Alex Scanlon | |
| E | Jess Beaumont | Enquire with Form Tutor | |
| A | Esme Pratt | Willow Copplestone | |
| R | Alfie Thomas | Benjamin White | |
| 9 | L | Tom Riddle | Leo King |
| I | Archie Steed | Enquire with Form Tutor | |
| S | Elvie Gardian | Kailyn Willows | |
| K | Ave Kaseke | Fred Skakerley | |
| E | Enquire with Form Tutor | Dylan Hollington-Wyatt | |
| A | Eva-Rose Stroud | Yani Trivedi | |
| R | Gabriella | Daisy Moyes | |
| 10 | L | Lachlan Hill | Enquire with Form Tutor |
| I | Enquire with Form Tutor | Olivia S-G / Ava S-K | |
| S | Owen Riddle | Enquire with Form Tutor | |
| K | Enquire with Form Tutor | Amelia Lee / Molly Gladwell | |
| E | Imogen Rowe | Lachie Grant | |
| A | Noah Medlin | Maggie Head | |
| R | Enquire with Form Tutor | Chinmayi Shanbhag |
Year 11 Prefects:
We hold Prefect applications in January of Year 10 for all those who wish to apply. Students complete an application letter and are then interviewed by Mr. Downes, Mr. Wendon and the SLT. Once successful, the Year 10 Prefects will then work as understudies to the current Year 11 Prefect team, until the handover is complete at the beginning of the Summer Term.
Year 11 Prefects have significant responsibilities around the school. Their duties include: Representing the school at whole school events, speaking at ceremonies and Open Evenings, mentoring Year 7 pupils at social times, attending the School Council, and completing projects on behalf of the school.
This year, the Year 11 Prefects conducted a project on the issues of corridors around the school site. The Prefects presented their research to the Head Teacher and Governors. The students developed clear and informative solutions, which the school will look to act upon.
Year 11 Prefects:
Head Prefects:
The Master Mission:
What is the main purpose of the Master Mission, and what benefits does it offer to students?
The Master Mission is a non-academic student challenge that enables pupils to build their wider cultural capital and develop life skills. Although it is part of our non-compulsory home learning, we do encourage all pupils to participate.
How are the Master Mission awards structured, and what is the duration for completing each challenge?
Each term, students will undertake either the Bronze, Silver or Gold award. Each award has 6 challenges spread across a 12-14 week period. Once challenges have been completed, pupils will need to present evidence of them undertaking each task. This should be written/stuck into the 'evidence sheets' within their Master Mission journal.
What is the school's approach to recognising and rewarding successful students in the Master Mission challenges?
The school will celebrate excellence in each challenge with successful pupils receiving prizes on a bi-weekly basis. At the end of the academic year, students who have completed all of their Master Mission challenges will be invited to an awards ceremony at school.
How can parents and guardians get involved in the Master Mission and support their children in completing tasks?
We would love for parents/guardians to engage with the Master Mission and collaborate with our students in completing each task. Hopefully you will all have fun!
Best of luck! Remember... contest, create, complete!
#TeamLiskeard
Master Mission Bronze Challenge
Task 1
Design or build an object that will make your life easier or more enjoyable
Our year 7 students have really impressed me with their ideas! Over 120 students completed this challenge! The pupils made phone holders, sound amplifiers, cat-themed cushions, ceramic mugs and translation microphones. This week's winner is Deyan Martin Callejas Ruiz. Having only just arrived in the UK last month, Deyan designed his own translation tool, to help him between Spanish and English 🙂
Bronze Master Mission Challenge 2 is focused on Food Technology. Pupils are required to - Cook a healthy meal (or design a healthy recipe) for you and your family/friends. Explain the health benefits of the meal to encourage others to eat healthier.
Task 2
Our Year 7 students have successfully completed their second Bronze Master Mission challenge: Cook a healthy meal (or design a healthy recipe) for family and friends. As part of the challenge, they were asked to explain the health benefits of their meals to inspire others to adopt healthier eating habits.
The creativity and dedication shown by our students have been truly impressive! A large number of them embraced this challenge with enthusiasm, preparing a variety of delicious and nutritious dishes, including spinach cakes, spaghetti bolognese, quiche, sea bass, and even a classic roast dinner.
What made this mission even more special was seeing the students spending quality time with their parents and guardians while working on their culinary creations. This week's winner is Ziva Corrigan (7A)🙂
Keep up the amazing work, everyone—your dedication to these missions continues to inspire!
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Bronze Master Mission Challenge 3 is focused on Safeguarding Awareness. Pupils are required to - Create an anti-bullying poster, or a PPT for Assembly. The winning poster will be copied and put up around school.
Task 3
Our Year 7 students have successfully completed their third and final Bronze Master Mission challenge - Create an anti-bullying poster, or a PPT for Assembly. The winning poster will be copied and put up around school.
Our Year 7 students have truly impressed us once again with their creativity and enthusiasm! A remarkable number of them participated in this challenge, producing an array of thoughtful work, including posters, leaflets, and advice scrolls. It was wonderful to see them collaborating with their PSHE teachers during this challenge. This week's winner is Layton Jenkins (7E)🙂
Silver Master Mission Challenge 1 is focused on The Arts. Pupils are required to - Create a piece of art, music, dance, or a performance.
Charity Awareness:
Every year, the School Council votes in 3 charity partners for the school to work with across an academic year. The students decided that the charities represented are 'local', 'national' and 'international'. The 3 chosen charities for 2024/2025 are listed below:
In July 2024, the school also held it's inaugural 'Charity Day'. Each Year Group conducted a 75 min sponsored walk around the school grounds, raising huge amounts of money for worthy causes.
Active Council:
The school Active Council is run by Ms. Rowe in the PE Department. The students are chosen for their excellence in Physical Education and support the PE department throughout the school year. The Active Councillors have helped students engage in sports activities during social times, help the PE department organise County games events, as well as supporting the school prepare for Sports Day.
Trust Student Council:
Members of the School Council are democratically elected to represent Liskeard School on a SMART Trust basis. These 8 pupils will represent the student-body on crucial Microsoft Teams Meetings, and will be in attendance at student Trust events across the year. Their mission is to help provide the Trust with feedback on how best to improve the day-to-day workings of the school for pupils.
Student Subject Leaders:
Each subject department nominates enthusiastic and committed students to represent their subject across the year. Student Subject Leaders help to: Run KS3 homework clubs, GCSE revision sessions, participate the subject at Open Evening, as well as promoting student voice within departments.
Peer Mentoring:
What is a Peer Mentor?
Peer Mentors are older students who provide advice, support and a friendly listening ear to younger students.
What does being a Peer Mentor at Liskeard School involve?
Peer Mentors are given full training on all the aspects of the role in the Summer Term. They then play a key role in Year 6 Induction Day and Evening, welcoming students, showing them and their parents around the school, answering questions and generally helping them feel at home. This may also involve visiting Year 6 students in their own school.
From September onwards, Peer Mentors are out and about in Year 7 areas at break and lunch, wearing bright yellow badges, answering questions and being a friendly face! Some Peer Mentors even get to accompany Year 7 on their trip to Porthpean!
Each Peer Mentor is attached to a particular Year 7 tutor group and attend Year 7 tutor period to help and support as required.
Peer Mentors are there to listen to students’ problems and anxieties for the whole academic year. This could involve anything from helping a Year 7 student organise their homework to comforting them because of something that has happened at home. All Peer Mentors are given Child Protection training to help them deal with any scenario they may come across.
What commitment do Peer Mentors need to make?
To attend:
- The Peer Mentor Training Day
- Year 6 Induction Evening
- Year 7 Parents’ Evening
- To spend one tutor period a week with their allocated Year 7 tutor group.
- To give up break and lunchtimes, particularly in the Autumn Term to ensure Year 7 settle in well.
What qualities would I need to have to be a Peer Mentor?
- A big smile!
- Good communication skills
- The ability to form relationships
- Confidence
- Enthusiasm
- Trustworthiness
- Empathy
- Ability to be supportive
Which year group do I need to be in to apply?
Year 8
How many positions are available?
24.
How do I apply?
Download an application form here. Email it to tdownes@liskeard.net or print it out and give it into Reception.
