We believe that leadership is about service, responsibility, and leading by example.
In turn, our Sixth Formers develop strong interpersonal skills, deepen their subject knowledge, and gain valuable experience to support their UCAS applications.
For those who embody the school’s values and wish to serve in a more formal capacity, the Prefect system offers an opportunity to take on greater responsibility. Prefects are selected for their dedication, integrity, and leadership qualities, with each role having a distinct focus—whether assisting new students with their transition, organising charity events, or contributing to the smooth running of school life. Led by the Head Boy and his Deputies, the Prefect team upholds the values of St James, serving as role models and fostering a sense of unity and service within the community.
Through these experiences, students gain the confidence, communication skills, and sense of responsibility needed to make a meaningful impact both within the school and beyond.
The Pause
At St James, we feel it is important to introduce our pupils to stillness and allow them to discover how to be inwardly free and deeply at ease within themselves. A short period of 5-10 minutes at the beginning and middle of every day is allocated to quietude in which pupils may meditate, contemplate or simply be still – according to their own spiritual inclinations.