Student leadership is an important part of school life at Our Lady’s Secondary School. Led by Mr. Doris, our Student Leaders are drawn from Sixth Year and are given opportunities to take an active role in the life and development of our school community.

Our Student Leaders act as positive role models and ambassadors for the school. They work closely with Senior Management and staff, represent the student body, contribute ideas for school improvement and support a range of school events, initiatives and charitable activities throughout the year. A particularly important aspect of their role is supporting our younger students. Student Leaders engage with First Year students, helping them to settle into secondary school, offering encouragement and guidance and promoting a strong sense of belonging within our school community.

We also provide leadership opportunities to students in other year groups. Our Transition Year mentors support younger students through a variety of academic, sporting and wellbeing initiatives, developing their own leadership, communication and teamwork skills in the process. At Our Lady’s Secondary School, we believe meaningful student leadership helps develop confidence, responsibility, collaboration, and a sense of service to others.

By giving students a genuine voice and opportunities to contribute to school life, we aim to foster a culture in which students feel valued, empowered and proud of their school community.