The College aims to promote leadership in many areas, such as community service, peer mentoring, sport, music and drama. Participation in student leadership is highly encouraged in order to promote student voice and enable participation in decision-making processes.
It is the responsibility of all members of the College community to promote, foster and encourage students to take on roles of leadership, responsibility and commitment to their College. A wide variety of leadership portfolios exist across all year levels.
Kildare College encourages maximum student participation in its decision-making processes by establishing structures which enable student opinion to be voiced, thereby developing a sense of civic responsibility and pride in their College.
College Captains and Student Leaders are encouraged to seek out student voice as part of their responsibility. By allowing avenues for the voice of all students to be heard, we can maintain a positive learning environment where students feel positive, connected and safe at school.
A wide variety of leadership positions exist including:
The College Captains are responsible for representing the College at public forums, fostering school spirit, being role models for other students, and for promoting student participation in College and House activities such as performing arts and sporting events. The College Captains also host general assemblies and whole school events.
The work of the captains will be supported by House Year Level, Sport, Art and Justice and Democracy Captains known as Student Leadership. As a group, the College Captains and Student Leaders will aim to work together to achieve goals and to set the tone for the student body in promoting a sense of pride and belonging in the College.
Why take on a Student Leadership Role?
To be eligible for the position of College Captain, applicants must be able to demonstrate and sustain:
New College Captains will be inducted to the College at the Graduation Assembly and the Student Leaders will receive their badges during House Assemblies.
Raymond Kropinski
Senior Years Coordinator
