Student Leadership

Our Student leaders; 

  • Take part in weekly meetings – giving them the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas about their experiences in and around the academy.  
  • Present ideas and initiatives to their peers in form time and in assemblies. 
  • Represent the school at whole school events, and represent the Academy in the wider community.   
  • Present ideas to the Senior Leadership Team to promote positive change in line with the school’s development and progress.  
  • Take part in events and tailored workshops, lectures and seminars led by individuals in a leadership position.  

Junior Leadership team

The junior leadership team includes one representative from each form group in years 7 – 10. The form representative is voted by the form group at the start of each academic year through a democratic vote. Each representative plays an important role in being the voice of their form group.  

Prefects  

Year 11 students are given the opportunity to apply to become part of the prefect team. This team acts as a voice for year 11 students. They represent the school at whole school events as well as in the wider community. The prefect team support younger year groups and the junior leadership team, they lead on initiatives by working alongside members of the senior leadership team.  

Head Students  

Two head students represent the students at Darton Academy. The head students are voted for by the whole school. Our head students lead the prefect team, they support the school by presenting at whole school events, meeting members of the wider community within our local area and those who visit the school.