Student Leadership and Pastoral Care
Opportunity. Responsibility. Growth.
Leadership at Amity begins in MY1 and develops deliberately through to graduation. Students are given real responsibility, structured training and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to school life. Leadership here is not symbolic: it is developmental, purposeful and rooted in integrity.
These experiences build the communication skills, resilience and accountability that underpin success in Diploma study, university applications and life beyond school.
Whole School Leadership
Students across the Senior School may serve as:
- School Ambassadors (from MY1 upwards)
- School Prefects and Deputy Heads
- Head Students
These roles place students at the heart of school life, representing Amity at events, mentoring younger peers, speaking at assemblies and working alongside the Senior Leadership Team.
Senior positions require maturity and strong academic standing, while early leadership opportunities allow younger students to begin building confidence and responsibility.
Leadership Through the House System
Our vertical House system creates leadership opportunities from MY1 to DP2.
Students may serve as:
- Heads of House
- Deputy Heads of House
- House Prefects
House leaders organise events, drive participation in sport, arts and academic competitions, and strengthen identity and belonging across year groups.
Student Voice & Wellbeing
Leadership also includes:
- Student Council representatives
- Wellbeing Ambassadors
Wellbeing Ambassadors promote positive peer culture and receive structured training to support their role. All student leaders participate in leadership development sessions focused on communication, collaboration and ethical decision-making.
Pastoral Care and the House System
At Amity, pastoral care is intentional, structured and relational. Every student is known, valued and supported as an individual.
Central to this support is our House system, which creates identity, belonging and shared purpose across the Senior School. Each House develops its own spirit through assemblies, competitions, charity initiatives and shared celebration. The result is a vibrant culture of pride, participation and healthy competition.
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Aether
Mascot: Griffin
Element: Air
Colour: Yellow
Learner Attribute: Open Mindedness Motto: Eyes open, minds free. Ambition beyond limits.
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Ignis
Mascot: Phoenix Element: Fire Colour: Red Learner Learner Attribute: Risk Takers
Motto: From fire we rise, fearless and bold.
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Aqua
Mascot: Yeti Element: Water Colour: Blue
Learner Attribute: Knowledgeable Motto: Strength through knowledge.
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Terra
Mascot: Dragon Element: Earth Colour: Green Learner Attribute: Determined
Motto: Grounded in strength, rising with purpose.
House Points and Celebration
Students earn House points for academic effort, contribution, participation and embodiment of school values. Points are recorded individually and collectively.
Individual points recognise personal achievement. Collective totals contribute towards the annual House Cup, fostering shared motivation and team spirit.
However, the House system is more than competition. It is a framework for belonging, character and growth.
- It builds community.
- It encourages resilience.
- It strengthens responsibility.
- It celebrates achievement.
Through structured pastoral guidance and a strong House culture, students develop confidence, integrity and a sense of shared purpose.
At Amity, academic ambition and personal wellbeing go hand in hand.
Effort is visible. Achievement is celebrated. Excellence is recognised.
ms Sarah thompson, pastoral care lead
Vertical Tutoring and Personal Guidance
Tutor groups are organised within Houses and follow a vertical structure.
MY1 and MY2 students work alongside one another. MY3, MY4 and MY5 form the next stage. Diploma students form the senior tutor groups.
Each tutor works with a small group of approximately 10 to 12 students. This allows tutors to know their tutees exceptionally well, both academically and personally. Progress is monitored carefully. Conversations are regular and meaningful. Guidance is personalised.
Every student is known. Every student is valued.
The tutor acts as the central point in a wider support network that includes subject teachers, pastoral leaders and parents. Communication between school and home is proactive and constructive, ensuring students are both challenged and supported at every stage.
The vertical model strengthens community across year groups. Younger students benefit from guidance and example. Older students develop responsibility through mentoring and role modelling.
The Wider Pastoral Network
Pastoral care extends beyond the tutor system.
Students have access to a qualified school counsellor for additional emotional support when needed. Wellbeing Ambassadors, trained senior students, also contribute to creating a culture of care, peer support and positive mental health awareness across the school.
This layered approach ensures that students feel supported not only academically, but personally and socially.