Our student leadership program recognises students who demonstrate commitment, integrity and a willingness to serve.

While positions are limited, the process itself encourages courage, growth, reflection and resilience, reinforcing that leadership is defined by actions and attitude, not titles alone.

Student leaders are not selected for grades or accolades, but for embodying a positive attitude and outstanding learning behaviours, living out both key attributes, and reinforcing the Mentone Spirit.

In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in the position descriptions (click on the link below for details), all student leaders are expected to:

• Be supportive of and display the School’s Values
• Have outstanding Learning Behaviours in all subject areas
• Set a high standard as a leader of the School community, with particular respect to appearance, attitude, behaviour, punctuality, participation and work habits.
• Support the School at all times, both on and off c
• Attend all compulsory events in the School calendar, including House events, Awards Celebration Evening, Service of Lessons and Carols.
• Support the faith and worship aspects of school life.
• Be a responsible user of ICT in line with Safe School Environment & ICT Usage Policy outlined in the School Diary.
• Support activities organised by other School Leaders
• Attend and lead a minimum of one School Tour/Open Day

Before applying for positions, students must accept these general responsibilities and expectations. Under exceptional circumstances and after consultation, students who not meet these expectations may be stood down from their position or their nomination may be declined.

It is expected that all elected leaders will undertake a period of leadership training, which will include some out of school hours.

Student Leaders – Position Descriptions

NOTE: This is an approximate timeline and may be subject to some slight variations each year.

• Week 1: Announcement at Start of Term 3 Assembly
• Week 1/2: Applications Open
• Week 3/4: Applications Close
• Weeks 4 – 6: Interviews
• Week 7: Head Prefect Voting
• Week 8: Head Prefect Announcements
• Week 8/9: Voting for Remaining Positions
• Week 10 (last week of term): Announcements Assembly