There are many opportunities at Walton to get involved in student leadership activities from year 7 to year 11.
Student voice
Each form has a leader and a deputy leader who represent the form in our student voice meetings. The student council is a vital part of academy leadership and acts as a forum for change.
Subject ambassadors
Ambassadors represent faculty areas in every year group. Students can apply for these positions of responsibility and function as ambassadors for individual subjects within our academy.
Walton host leaders (years 7-11)
These students are selected based on their exemplary conduct and serve as representatives at various academy events, such as open evenings, parent-teacher meetings, and other occasions. They play an integral part in the academy’s operations and assist in coordinating future charity events. This leadership opportunity requires students to attend an interview.
Librarians
Student librarians work as part of a professional team to contribute to the effective provision of the learning resources centre’s services. They undertake a wide range of administrative tasks, help library users to find information and resources, and promote reading by supporting the LRC’s activities and events.
The student librarian role carries significant responsibility, providing students with the opportunity to gain transferable skills that are valuable for inclusion on a CV. To ensure applicants understand the role and the level of commitment required, they will undergo a comprehensive selection process.
Sports ambassadors
Walton’s sports ambassadors assist at various events both within the academy and throughout the wider county. As well as helping with the set up and running of school-level sports events, they aim to inspire other students to get active, participate and volunteer.
Many students represent Walton as Inspire + volunteers by leading various sporting events in Grantham and Lincolnshire.
Getting involved
Student leadership opportunities and the application process are launched by the assistant principal personal development for year 8 to year 11 in September and for year 7 in January every academic year.