Introduction

At Worthing High School we strongly believe that every student has the right to develop their leadership potential. We actively encourage our students to take advantage of the leadership opportunities available to them, and have provided several pathways for the students to develop their leadership skills. 

Sports Leaders 

Sports leaders are well established within the school, and they take an active role in helping the P.E department run activities in and outside of school. The views of sports leaders are expressed via a sports council representative on the student council.

Peer Mediators - Leading Staff Mrs S Decourcy

Peer mediators are trained to support younger students with any concerns or issues they may have. They act as a supportive friend, offering advice and a listening ear, and representatives sit on the school council.

Charity Council - Leading Staff – Mrs S Decourcy

Charity leaders take an active role in promoting the school support of local and national charities and volunteering. The views of the charity council are expressed via a charity council representative on the student council.

School Council - Leading Staff – Mrs E Hopkins

The school council is made up of students of all ages and represents all of the school's communities. The school council present the views, suggestions and recommendations of the student body to the school leadership team.

Diversity Leaders - Leading Staff - Miss M Beckford & Miss A Fallahi 

Diversity leaders take an active role in representing all elements of diversity across the school and views are represented via the school council. 

Literacy, Numeracy and STEAM Leaders - Leading Staff - Mrs E Peachey, Mrs S Ozdemirciler & Mrs J Petrie. 

Literacy, Numeracy and STEAM Leaders are involved in any school events involving their respective areas and their views are represented via the school council. 

Eco Council - Leading Staff - Mrs A Gannaway 

The Eco council are actively involved in ensuring Worthing High School remains as eco as possible and are involved in a range of environmental projects. Their views are also represented via the school council. 

Inclusion Leaders - Leading Staff - Mrs E Willet

The Inclusion department has its own council involving all years where issues including inclusion students are discussed. These views are also represented via the school council. 

Prefects - Leading Staff - Mrs E Hopkins

During the spring and summer terms of year 10, students may be invited to become prefects if they meet the criteria. These students may also wish to apply to become senior prefects or head boy or head girl. The Head Boy and Girls, along with their deputies, lead the school council.