Students

The City Academy, Hackney is committed to enabling students to have a say in the leadership, development and day to day running of The Academy. Students’ self-esteem and confidence to voice their opinions constructively are built through the opportunities we provide.

At The Academy student voice is expressed and listened to through elected Student Council representatives who attend governor and Senior Leadership Team meetings. They also carry out lesson observations, test lunch menus, as well as represent The Academy at important events. House Captains and Sports House Captains are also elected and are given various responsibilities related to their roles, for example leading House assemblies.

All students have the opportunity at some point to be involved in appointing new teachers by giving structured feedback on a lesson. This feedback is a part of the recruitment panels’ decision-making process when appointing teachers.

 Elton Cas, President of the Student Council says: “You have to lead the meetings; make presentations to present students’ opinions to adults also. You also have to be a role model to your fellow students. It is a very rewarding job, you get to combine your ideas with the student council and the school to create positive change and improvements to the school. When the combined ideas become reality you get a pleasing emotion that tells you ‘you made a change’”

This section of the website will be developed to showcase our Student Voice in action.