Student Leadership

In Marino College we endeavor to include our students in the day to day life of our college. Practical pupil participation is at the core of our Student Leadership programmes. Currently we have two projects where students can develop and refine their leadership potential.

These are the Peer Mentor Programme (Buddies) and Student Council.

Peer Mentoring Programme In Marino College (Buddies) 

This initiative aims to make the transition from primary to secondary education more enjoyable and less threatening to our in-coming 1st year students.
Senior students volunteer for consideration and are interviewed to assess their suitability for the project. Throughout the year they work closely with class tutors and the Year Head to 1st Year and provide practical advice and help to our new students. 


The benefits to the Mentors include practical opportunities to experience the following:

  • Leadership skills

  • Personal and Social skills

  • Social awareness

  • Sense of Responsibility

  • Team-work

  • Listening and Communication skills

Peer Mentors attend training sessions where their role is clearly defined. 

Role of Student Ambassadors in Marino College

Overview

Each year Marino College will appoint one Head Boy and one Head Girl from 6th year. Students with an excellent record of behaviour, attendance, punctuality, who demonstrated a positive commitment to the school, are eligible to apply for the position. A summary of the main responsibilities and tasks are - Representing the school at certain events (including making speeches), showing visitors around, meeting with the student council and reporting to Senior Leadership.  


Main Duties:

  • To represent and speak to all students and to support activities that encourage the learning of others 

  • To be internal and external ambassadors for the school and to act as role models for all students. 

  • To give key presentations on the school for prospective students. 

  • To greet important visitors to Marino College.

  • To be involved and attend assemblies. 

  • To  act as Peer Mentors to the junior students. 

  • To report to the Leadership Team in Marino College on relevant student issues. 

Personal Qualities:

Leadership 

  • Reflect the ethos of enabling, enhancing and educating in Marino College. 

  • Ability to talk confidently to parents and staff 

  • Ability to talk confidently to students 

  • A willingness to get to know the junior students and mentor them appropriately 

  • Maturity 

  • Responsibility

  • Reliability 

  • Politeness

  • Good time management skills 

  • Able to work as part of a team and independently  

Eligibility 

All current 6th Year students who meet the criteria are eligible to apply 

Application 

If you wish to apply for Head Student you must provide the following:

A letter or recording of application addressed to Ms. Ruane explaining why you would make a good head boy/girl and include the following points;

  • How you will promote yourself as a positive role model for all students

  • Your personal qualities 

  • Your style of leadership 

  • The contributions you will make to life in Marino College.