Student Leadership

Student Council and other positions

At the English College in Prague, we work with our students to develop leadership at all levels. We believe that students can show positive leadership in a variety of different ways, so we have built a structure which gives students the opportunity to take on leadership roles and develop their skills. Our House system has a range of opportunities for students to take on roles in sport, culture and mentoring. As well as giving our students responsibility, we also provide training opportunities so that they can develop and refine their leadership skills. We think that people can lead in different ways and with different styles. We encourage our students to lead with integrity in an inclusive and supportive manner. 

Student Council Mission and Events

The Student Council is an important student body which cooperates with the management of the school on improving the student experience and  plays an important role in school life. It represents students’ views and supports the student community. It consists of Year group and Houses representatives and is led by the President, who is elected by the whole student community in September. The President and Vice President regularly meet the Headmaster and discuss Student Council proposals for improving school life or any issues that may occur from time to time.  The Student Council also organises many events and chooses the charity supported by students during the academic year. 

Student Council Presidential Campaign

Like any team, the Student Council also needs a good leader, therefore In September a new Student Council President is elected. The Student Council President not only leads the Student Council, but also carries out many responsibilities and represents the student body on formal occasions such as Founders’ Day or meetings with the Governors. It is therefore very important to choose the right person. All the candidates present their programmes at year group assemblies, this is usually followed by many discussions among students, and each candidate has to convince others that they are able to undertake this prestigious role. 

Roles in Student Council

House Captain

The role of the House Captains is:

To decide vision for the house

To lead the house leadership team

To chair a house leadership team meeting once a half-term

To communicate to house members in registrations and assemblies.

To attend all scheduled house captains meetings. 

To attend all house events.

Culture Captain 

The role of the Culture Captain is:

To be a visible ambassadors for the Arts within ECP

To work closely with the Arts Faculty and Senior Tutors

To lead on the Cultural Olympiad event organisation

To maintain active links with tutor groups to promote the Olympiad and inspire participation

To occasionally speak at assemblies in their role/ capacity as Culture Captain 

To attend all scheduled meetings and take an active role in planning 

Sports Captain 

The role of the Sports Captains is:

To promote the interhouse sports events in their house

To promote participation in interhouse sports competitions among all year groups

To organise the teams to represent the house at each competition

To be a visible ambassador and participant for the house at each sports competition

To assist the PE Department with the organisation of each competition

To attend all scheduled sports captain meetings

Student Council Events

Christmas Fair

The annual Christmas Fair is an informal occasion. Each tutor group takes part, encouraged and supported by the  Tutor. Money raised at the Fair is donated to a charity chosen by students at the beginning of the school year. 

Cake Sales

Each term there are cake sales during morning break, organised by the Student Council, individual tutor or charity groups. 

Valentine Roses

Students organise the sale of roses for those who would like to give a rose for Valentine’s Day. “Spreading the Love”, as it is sometimes called, makes the day very special. 

Halloween event

Students organise stalls with food and activities connected with Halloween. 

Barbecue for Year 6 and ‘Last Bell’ Celebrations

The Student Council organises a barbecue for the whole school farewell to Year 6 students. 


Library positions

The role of Student Librarians is:

To be responsible for a small section of the library

To help process new books

To be an active reader – recommending and promoting titles

To write AR quizzes for new books

To create displays for special events

To assist with the training of new student librarians