Leadership

We actively encourage our Sixth Form students to support their peers and pupils lower down the school, through our mentoring programme. Academic mentors are usually subject prefects who have a strength in a particular area and share this expertise with younger students. Learning support mentors work closely with students who may have additional learning needs or mental health challenges as they make the transition between primary and secondary school.

Sixth Formers have the opportunity to become Subject Prefects in Year 12, and Senior Prefects in Year 13. They decide on their own charity fund-raising projects, support the school with events, lead assemblies and play a strong role in student voice. 

Our four Head Students are the main ambassadors of OPGS, often welcoming guests such as MPS and business leaders into the school. They work closely with the Head Teacher and other Senior Staff to represent the pupil body, support the Senior Prefects and act as role models for younger students.