4. HOUSE / CLUB POSTS SELECTION GUIDELINE – 2025/2026


HOUSE / CLUB POSTS SELECTION GUIDELINE – 2025/2026

  1. 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.


  1. 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.


  1. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Students applying for House/Club posts must meet the following requirements:

  1. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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:
  1. Alpha House Deputy Captain

  2. Alpha House Games Captain

  3. Alpha House Deputy Games Captain

Beta House:

  1. Beta House Deputy Captain

  2. Beta House Games Captain

  3. Beta House Deputy Games Captain

Delta House:

  1. Delta House Deputy Captain

  2. Delta House Games Captain

  3. Delta House Deputy Games Captain


Gamma House:

  1. Gamma House Deputy Captain

  2. Gamma House Games Captain

  3. 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:

  1. President of Aesthetic club

  2. Vice - President of Aesthetic club

  3. Secretary of Aesthetic club

  4. Treasurer of Aesthetic club


Buruju:

  1. President of Adhabee Buruju

  2. Vice - President of Adhabee Buruju

  3. Secretary of Adhabee Buruju

  4. Treasurer of Adhabee Buruju


Business Club:

  1. President of Business club

  2. Vice - President of Business club

  3. Secretary of Business club

  4. Treasurer of Business club



English Consortio:

  1. President of English Consortio

  2. Vice - President of English Consortio

  3. Secretary of English Consortio

  4. Treasurer of English Consortio


Eureka:

  1. President of Eureka

  2. Vice - President of Eureka

  3. Secretary of Eureka

  4. Treasurer of Eureka


Fisheries & Ocean Club:

  1. President of Fisheries & Ocean Club

  2. Vice - President of Fisheries & Ocean Club

  3. Secretary of Fisheries & Ocean Club

  4. Treasurer of Fisheries & Ocean Club


Media Club:

  1. President of Media Club

  2. Vice - President of Media Club

  3. Secretary of Media Club

  4. Treasurer of Media Club


Nature Nurturers:

  1. President of Nature Nurturers

  2. Vice - President of Nature Nurturers

  3. Secretary of Nature Nurturers

  4. Treasurer of Nature Nurturers


Noorul Islam:

  1. President of Noorul Islam

  2. Vice - President of Noorul Islam

  3. Secretary of Noorul Islam

  4. 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.