Student Leadership

An education at The Bishop Strachan School allows girls to be leaders in the classroom, on sports teams and clubs, in formal leadership roles, and in every aspect of school life.

Students take an active role in school culture. From the Junior School through to Grade 12, they understand that their actions can have a positive impact on the world around them. Girls build confidence, teamwork, decision-making, leadership and communication skills. In the Senior School BSS has many leadership positions which give students the opportunity to strengthen school culture by running events and activities that build a sense of pride and community.

In Grades 7 and 8, students learn that a leader inspires and motivates others both in quiet and public ways. There are a variety of opportunities for students to develop leadership skills. Through Homeroom activities, students learn about different leadership styles and explore various ways of leading, as well as the importance of “following”. Throughout the year, students exercise leadership in Assembly, Chapel, co-curriculars, on the court or field, as well as being on councils, planning events or attending workshops.

In Grades 9 - 12, students practise leadership through participation in many ways. They strengthen the school culture by organizing events and activities that build a sense of pride and belonging.

Our student leaders make BSS a welcoming community, where all students feel a sense of belonging and are inspired to get involved. Grade 11 and 12 students wishing to take on formal leadership positions are elected by their peers and faculty. Students can apply to be interviewed for many other leadership roles including House Heads, Student Ambassador, Council Heads, Mentors and Co-Curricular heads.