Student leaders
General guideline and selection criteria
4. HOUSE / CLUB POSTS SELECTION GUIDELINE – 2025/2026
HOUSE / CLUB POSTS SELECTION GUIDELINE – 2025/2026
PURPOSE
The purpose of this guideline is to ensure a fair, transparent, and consistent process for selecting student leaders for House and Club posts for the academic year 2025/2026.
It aims to identify students who demonstrate responsibility, discipline, leadership qualities, and commitment to school activities, while maintaining academic and behavioral standards.
SCOPE
This guideline applies to all Grade 11 and Grade 12 students of VIHS who are interested in applying for House or Club leadership positions.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Students applying for House/Club posts must meet the following requirements:
Academic Performance
Grade 11: Minimum 5 Cs or above in O’Level results
Grade 12: Average 50% or above in Semester 2,
Students must study a minimum of 3 subjects at VIHS
Attendance: Minimum 80% attendance in all subjects studying at VIHS
(Grade 11: Semester 1 & Grade 12: Semester 2) Subjects dropped one month before the last semester exam will be excluded.Conduct: Must have an unblemished record of conduct in school
4. Nomination Criteria
All students who meet the eligibility conditions will be evaluated under criteria 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3. A total of 5 students will be nominated for election based on the scoring outlined below.
Submission of all required documents and the self-recorded video is mandatory.
4.1 Student Participation and Leadership (20%)
A maximum of 20 points can be earned in this category.
For Grade 11 Students
Participation considered from the previous two years (former school).
1 point per class-level activity
2 points per inter-house activity (individual or team)
5 points per inter-school activity
7 points for representing the Maldives at the national level
5 points per year for holding a leadership position in the school
5 points for active participation in a uniform body
For Grade 12 Students
Participation considered from Grade 11 activities.
5 points per inter-house activity (individual or team)
2 points per participation in any school activity
(includes class-level, club-level, inter-house, or school-level activities)5 points per inter-school activity
7 points for representing the Maldives at the national level
5 points per leadership position held (House, Club, Class Representative)
4.2 Teacher Evaluation (20%)
Teachers will evaluate students across the following areas, totalling 50 points.
The final score for this section will be calculated as:
(Points Scored / 50) × 20
Breakdown of evaluation areas:
Conduct – 10 points
Consideration of respectful behaviour, language, avoidance of abusive/harassing conduct, adherence to rules, punctuality, uniform, and discipline.Initiative – 20 points
Leading classroom discussions, creative/innovative thinking, adaptability, and willingness to adjust approaches when faced with challenges.Completion of Assigned Work – 5 points
Timely completion of assignments, projects, and asynchronous tasks.
4.3 Self-Recorded Speech (5%)
Students must record a 1.5 to 2 minute speech using a phone or any device.
Unedited and simple videos are encouraged.
Evaluation will be based on the following (5 points each):
Self-introduction
Enthusiasm and reasons for wanting to be a leader
Willingness to dedicate time to responsibilities
Speech manners and etiquette
(clarity, appropriate language, use of one language only (English or Dhivehi))Leadership qualities in communication
(voice modulation, articulation, independent thinking)A normal, clear video with clear audio is required. No point will be awarded for the quality of the video.
5- AVAILABLE LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Students may apply for any THREE (3) of the following positions in their priority order:
5.1- HOUSE POSTS:
- Alpha House Deputy Captain
- Alpha House Games Captain
- Alpha House Deputy Games Captain
Beta House:
Beta House Deputy Captain
Beta House Games Captain
Beta House Deputy Games Captain
Delta House:
Delta House Deputy Captain
Delta House Games Captain
Delta House Deputy Games Captain
Gamma House:
Gamma House Deputy Captain
Gamma House Games Captain
Gamma House Deputy Games Captain
5.2- CLUB POSTS:
Club president posts are reserved for grade 12 students only. Other posts of the clubs are open for all students to apply.
Aesthetic Club:
President of Aesthetic club
Vice - President of Aesthetic club
Secretary of Aesthetic club
Treasurer of Aesthetic club
Buruju:
President of Adhabee Buruju
Vice - President of Adhabee Buruju
Secretary of Adhabee Buruju
Treasurer of Adhabee Buruju
Business Club:
President of Business club
Vice - President of Business club
Secretary of Business club
Treasurer of Business club
English Consortio:
President of English Consortio
Vice - President of English Consortio
Secretary of English Consortio
Treasurer of English Consortio
Eureka:
President of Eureka
Vice - President of Eureka
Secretary of Eureka
Treasurer of Eureka
Fisheries & Ocean Club:
President of Fisheries & Ocean Club
Vice - President of Fisheries & Ocean Club
Secretary of Fisheries & Ocean Club
Treasurer of Fisheries & Ocean Club
Media Club:
President of Media Club
Vice - President of Media Club
Secretary of Media Club
Treasurer of Media Club
Nature Nurturers:
President of Nature Nurturers
Vice - President of Nature Nurturers
Secretary of Nature Nurturers
Treasurer of Nature Nurturers
Noorul Islam:
President of Noorul Islam
Vice - President of Noorul Islam
Secretary of Noorul Islam
Treasurer of Noorul Islam
Appendices: A
Self-Recorded Speech Rubric (5%)
(Each criterion = 5 points; Total = 25 raw points → converted to 10%)
1. Self-Introduction (5 points)
Score | Descriptor |
5 | Clear, confident, and complete introduction (name, grade, background, and purpose). Well-structured and engaging. |
4 | Complete introduction with good clarity but slightly less engaging or confident. |
3 | Basic introduction; missing one detail or somewhat unclear. |
2 | Minimal introduction; missing key details; unclear or hesitant. |
1 | Very limited introduction; difficult to understand. |
0 | No introduction or irrelevant content. |
2. Enthusiasm & Reasons for Wanting to Be a Leader (5 points)
Score | Descriptor |
5 | Shows strong enthusiasm; provides clear, specific, and meaningful reasons for seeking leadership. Motivational and authentic. |
4 | Shows enthusiasm with clear reasons, but less depth or passion. |
3 | Provides reasons, but they are general or somewhat vague; moderate enthusiasm. |
2 | Limited enthusiasm; reasons are unclear or generic (“I want to help”). |
1 | Very little enthusiasm; reasons weak or unrelated. |
0 | No reasons provided; no visible interest in leadership. |
3. Willingness to Dedicate Time & Commitment (5 points)
Score | Descriptor |
5 | Clearly expresses readiness to commit time; gives specific examples of how responsibilities will be managed. Demonstrates strong dedication. |
4 | Expresses willingness to commit time; some clarity but limited detail. |
3 | General statement of commitment; not explained in depth. |
2 | Minimal mention of commitment; lacks clarity or conviction. |
1 | Very weak commitment; suggests uncertainty about responsibilities. |
0 | No mention of time, effort, or responsibility. |
4. Speech Manners & Etiquette (Clarity, Appropriate Language, One Language Only) – 5 points
Score | Descriptor |
5 | Speech is clear, well-paced, and easy to understand. Uses appropriate language throughout. Entire speech delivered in one language with no mixing. |
4 | Mostly clear with minor clarity or pace issues. Language appropriate and mostly consistent. One-language rule followed. |
3 | Adequate clarity but noticeable pauses or unclear sections. Small mix of languages OR minor inappropriate phrasing. |
2 | Frequent unclear moments; language sometimes inappropriate or inconsistent; mixes languages. |
1 | Very unclear speech; poor language choice; multiple language switches. |
0 | Speech is not understandable or entirely inappropriate. |
5. Leadership Qualities in Communication (Voice Modulation, Articulation, Independent Thinking) – 5 points
Score | Descriptor |
5 | Strong leadership presence: excellent voice modulation, clear articulation, confident tone. Ideas show independent thinking and originality. |
4 | Good leadership presence with clear communication; minor weaknesses in modulation or articulation. Shows some independent thinking. |
3 | Average communication; limited modulation; ideas somewhat common or basic. |
2 | Weak communication; monotone voice; unclear articulation; little independent thought. |
1 | Very weak communication; difficult to understand; no display of leadership qualities. |
0 | No meaningful communication or leadership demonstrated. |
