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2. Student Leaders Selection Criteria

Student Leaders Selection Criteria – 2025

Student leadership plays a vital role in building a positive, inclusive, and dynamic school community. Appointing student leaders is not only about delegating responsibility, but also about empowering students to become confident, responsible, and proactive members of society.

1. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish a fair, transparent, and merit-based system for the selection of Student Leaders at VIHS.
 The Student Leaders serve as representatives of the student body, assisting in the organization of school activities, promoting discipline, and upholding the school’s values and culture of excellence.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all students of VIHS who wish to apply for leadership positions within the Student Council for the academic year 2024 and beyond.

3. Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for nomination as a Student Leader, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

  1. Academic Performance

○     School Captain: Minimum average of 75.00% or above in the Second Semester Report Card.

○     Other Posts: Minimum average of 70.00% or above in the Second Semester Report Card.

○     A copy of the Second Semester Report Card must be uploaded with the application.

  1. Attendance

○     Must have attained at least 80% attendance in all subjects to date.


  1. Conduct

Students must maintain an unblemished record of discipline and behavior to qualify for selection as a Prefect or Student Council member. A student will be disqualified from consideration if any of the following apply:

  • Any violation of school rules.

  • More than two (2) notes of advice issued by the Principal (as reported by the Principal).

  • More than three (3) notes of advice issued by the Deputy Principal (as reported by the Deputy Principal).

Any behavioral issue resulting in suspension from school.




4. Available Leadership Positions

Students may apply for any four (4) of the following positions:[1] 

  1. School Captain
  2. Deputy School Captain (Girl)
  3. Deputy School Captain (Boy)
  4. School Games Captain
  5. Deputy Games Captain (Girl)
  6. Deputy Games Captain (Boy)
  7. Alpha House Captain
  8. Beta House Captain
  9. Gamma House Captain
  10. Delta House Captain

 

5. Selection Process and Evaluation Criteria

All applicants will be assessed based on a 100-point system, divided as follows:

5.1 Application Evaluation (35 points total)

5.1.1- Academic Performance   (15 points)

    1. Maldivian Students: Minimum average of 75 for School Captain post and continue to study minimum 5 subjects including Dhivehi and Islam. Average will be calculated based on the best-scoring 5 subjects including Dhivehi and Islam in the semester 2 of grade 11.
    2. Maldivian Students: Minimum average of 70 for all other posts and continue to study minimum 5 subjects including Dhivehi and Islam.. Average will be calculated based on the best-scoring 5 subjects in the semester 2 of grade 11.
    3. Foreign Students: Minimum average of 75 for School Captain post and continue to study minimum 3 subjects. Average will be calculated based on the best-scoring 3 subjects in the semester 2 of grade 11.
    4. Foreign Students: Minimum average of 70 for all other posts and continue to study minimum 3 subjects. Average will be calculated based on the best-scoring 3 subjects in the semester 2 of grade 11.

5.1.2- Proof of Responsible Roles Held at VIHS  (5 points)

  • Club Vice Presidents or House Deputy Captains :(5 points)
  • Any other Club or House posts or Prefects: (4 points)
  • Class representative :(3 points)

5.1.3- Attendance              (15 points)

Points Scored = (Total Attendance of each subject/ Max Attendance)*15


5.2 Teacher Evaluation (30 points total)

Evaluation Criteria (Each criterion is rated from 1 to 5)

1 – Poor | 2 – Fair | 3 – Good | 4 – Very Good | 5 – Excellent

 

Criteria

1

2

3

4

5

Performance in Class

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct

 

 

 

 

 

Initiative

 

 

 

 

 

Work Completion

(Asynchronous and class work)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Punctuality

 

 

 

 

 


5.3. Senior Management Interview (35 points total)

 

Self Introduction

5

Enthusiasm & Reasons to become a Leader

5

Willingness to sacrifice time

5

Manners of speech / Etiquette
●       Speech management
●       Appropriateness  ( to audience)
●       Speaking in one chosen language

5

Qualities of speaking (leadership)
❖    Voice modulation
❖    Articulation,
❖     Independent thinking

5

Impromptu speech
●        Fluency
●       Relevance to the content
●       Confidence
●       Knowledge (adequate information)

10
Note:

●     Candidates for the School Captain position must also participate in a Public Speaking Session[2]  in addition to the interview.


●     The four highest-ranking candidates for each post will be nominated for election.

6. Application Process & Timeline

 

  1. Application Forms

○     Online Application available from School website


  1. Timeline

○     Opening of applications: 18th November 2025 (Sunday)

○     Deadline for submission: 20th November  2025 (Thursday, before 14:00 hrs)

○     Announcement of shortlisted candidates: 23rd  November 2025 (Sunday)

○     Interviews: 24th November 2025 (Monday)

○     Final Shortlist candidates for votings: 26th November 2025 (Wednesday)

○     Campaigning dates: 27th & 30th November 2025

○     Election and Announcement of the posts: 1st December 2025


7. Roles and Responsibilities

General Responsibilities for All Student Leaders

  • Represent VIHS at official functions and inter-school events.
  • Serve as the voice of the student body and liaise with the School Management.
  • Support the School Management in organizing and executing school events.
  • Display exemplary conduct and academic performance.
  • Adhere to school uniform and behavioral guidelines.
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
  • Assist in maintaining school discipline.
  • Participate in school fundraising and community service activities.
  • Report any serious student issues to the teacher-in-charge or school management.


Specific Roles

School Captain

●     Lead Student Council meetings and submit reports to the in-charge teachers.

●     Represent the school in meetings and official functions.

●     Coordinate with the Principal, SMT, and MMT on school improvement initiatives.

●     Lead assemblies and special occasions.

●     Plan and organize major school events such as Children’s Day and Teachers’ Day.

●     Support teachers in maintaining discipline.

Deputy School Captain

●     Assist and support the School Captain in all duties.

●     Assume leadership in the absence of the School Captain.

●     Support event organization and discipline maintenance.

Games Captain

●     Represent the school in sports-related functions.

●     Assist the Sports Supervisor in organizing inter-class, inter-house, and inter-school activities.

●     Coordinate with House Captains and maintain sports discipline.

Deputy Games Captain

●     Support the Games Captain in executing responsibilities.

●     Act as Games Captain in their absence.

●     Work closely with the Sports Department and other student leaders.

 

House Captains

●     Lead house members in all sports and school activities.

●     Organize and motivate students to participate in house events.

●     Collaborate with teachers and coordinators for inter-house competitions.

●     Represent house members during official school functions.

●     Assist in maintaining discipline and school spirit.

 

 

8. Campaign Guidelines

●     Campaigning is permitted only within the school campus.

●     Social media campaigning is strictly prohibited.

●     All campaign materials must be submitted for approval via Viber to:

○     Ms. Hawwa Naswa (7936765)

○     Ms. Aminath Nima (7793978)

●     Any unapproved materials posted on campus will be removed.

●     Anti-campaigning or negative campaigning against other candidates will result in immediate disqualification.

9. Monitoring and Enforcement

●     The Student Leaders Selection Committee, consisting of the Principal, Senior Management Team, and designated teachers, will oversee the selection process.

●     Any violations of this policy may lead to disqualification or disciplinary action.

10. Contact Information

For further details or clarification, please contact:

Hawwa Naswa – 7936765 | ✉ hawwa.naswa@vihs.edu.mv

Aminath Nima – 7793978 | ✉ aminath.nima@vihs.edu.mv

 

 



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