Leadership positions involve many responsibilities at Pymble Ladies’ College.  In the role, student leaders are expected to model and promote the values of the school at all times.  These are care, courage, integrity, respect and responsibility.  Leaders are relied upon to carry out a range of obligations including:

•  Leading the student body and building a sense of cohesion in the College

• Acting as a ‘voice’ for fellow students to engage with school management

•  Representing the school at various events

• Leading initiatives and building community

• Assisting the staff managing and maintaining College standards

In your application and portfolio, you should detail your involvement in school activities and any leadership positions or key responsibilities that you have held.  Any roles or responsibilities that you have in the broader community can also be included.  You should also describe and reflect on the skills you have developed as a result of these experiences. At the beginning of your application, you should list in order of preference, the positions in which you are most interested.

Some areas you may wish to address are:

• Demonstrated leadership and initiative, reflecting your commitment through College involvement

• Demonstrated ability to uphold the traditions and values of Pymble

• The skills and qualities you will bring to your nominated leadership role

• Articulated suggestions for initiatives or improvements for the College

• Awards and achievements