Hi, I'm applying for Head Girl and some other senior positions at my sixth form - please give feedback, especially if you've applied before! It's meant to be succinct which is why it's so short - also should I have used an anecdote about my fave memory at school or not??! Some things are censored for privacy also lol
Dear [person reading],
Please accept this letter as my expression of interest for the position of Head of School/ Deputy Head/Head of House.
Being a Senior Monitor/Head of House is a critical role, as one of the most visible students within the school: it requires commitment, individuality, and the ability to inspire. Each student has their own interpretation of what being in a position of responsibility entails, but personally, the most important trait is being able to lead by example. Some assume this equals perfectionism, but I beg to differ – perfection is unattainable. To me, being an exemplar student is striving for brilliance, despite lapses of wisdom and times of failure. As a Senior Monitor or Head of House, this is what I would aim for: encouraging distinction in school activities, as a role model. For example; in music, where I am a member of Chamber & Chapel Choir and have the privilege of being a Senior member of [another choir], in sports, where I have shared wins and losses with the 1sts Netball Squad, or in Debating, where I have spoken and watched many a debate, including the [debating comp] competition where the Year 13’s represented the school. These skills demonstrate my dedication and well-roundedness: necessary features for these positions.
During the twelve years I have spent at [school], I have had the pleasure of representing the school through my activities through sports and music, and even more recently, as a Monitor and Form Tutor. However, in a position of responsibility would allow me to represent the school in a further capacity, allowing me to go the “extra mile” for students, as other teachers have gone the “extra mile” for me: from extra revision sessions that helped me achieve 12A*’s in my GCSE’s, teacher’s advice that allowed me to obtain a Dean’s scholarship, and invaluable guidance that has helped my EPQ flourish. And, beyond my academic and extracurricular achievements, through the ups and downs of school life, I believe I have become a well-rounded, social student. If made a Senior Monitor/Head of House, I would create an environment where younger students may benefit from the many resources of the School, so they may become versatile individuals who will give back to the [school] community one day.
I am unavailable on the: 28th June due to the Oxford University Open day and July 9th for the LSE Open Day.
Thank you for taking the time to read my application.