Student Leadership

Student Council

Student Council is an invaluable asset to our community and part of the fabric of our school. The Student Council allows our pupils to develop management and leadership skills by participating in developing services and facilities. From Year 3 upwards, each form group elects two representatives who form the council's Executive Committee. The Executive Committee manages the Student Council's operations and acts as a bridge between the student body and the Senior Leadership Team.

Student Parliament

In the Primary division, each class elects a student representative. Representatives attend the Junior School Parliament and seek to contribute to school improvement.

Prefect System

Senior students are expected to be role models for younger students. The Prefect System gives students the opportunity to contribute to school life in formal roles, which may involve specific responsibilities. Prefect positions are filled by a joint process of self-selection and direct election by staff and students.

Senior Prefect Leadership Team

Head Prefects are appointed to lead Prefects and the Student Parliament. Collectively, they are known as the Senior Prefect Leadership Team.

Digital Leaders

Staff appoint Junior and Senior students as Digital Leaders. The Digital Leaders provide computer and technology assistance to others in the school community.

Eco-Rangers

The British School of Bahrain community is committed to sustainability and the importance of looking after our environment - not just for the present but for for the global future. Using the knowledge gained at Key Stage 1 through curriculum and topic focuses, where partnerships with local environmental business begins, students are given further opportunity for school-wide awareness in later Stages. This is through the Eco-Rangers, who endeavour to make the school as eco-friendly as possible through regular activities, challenges and updates. Eco-Rangers are part of the environmental committee where students are tasked not only with awareness but school and wider community development projects.

Expectations of Student Behaviour

At our private school in Bahrain, the standard of behaviour among our students is very high and we have a strong tradition of collaborating with parents to promote good behaviour. Educators teach, enable and encourage students to develop positive attitudes, good manners, care and respect for others, self-control and the ability and willingness to be accountable for their actions. As a school, we make our expectations clear to students and expect them to take responsibility for their behaviour. Students must demonstrate appropriate behaviour at all times, and failure to do so will have consequences.

Anti-Bullying Policy

Our school fosters an environment that is free from any form of harassment, intimidation or bullying.

We believe that every member of our community is entitled to enjoy their education at school without experiencing any form of behaviour that may be classified as bullying. Those who fail to respect this fundamental right can expect action to be taken.

We define bullying as wilful and/or persistent behaviour that results in someone being physically or emotionally hurt, intimidated, frightened or humiliated. This includes all incidents of cyberbullying that involve mobile phones or the internet.

The ethos of our school is one of care, respect and consideration for others. Aggressive and threatening behaviour does not foster consideration for others and will not be tolerated. The school's no tolerance for bullying is addressed in the curriculum. This message is reinforced in class, within tutor groups and assemblies whenever such behaviour becomes apparent.

The school expects students to report all incidents of disruption, bullying, or any other form of harassment to a member of staff. Being a bystander to incidents of bullying is to be complicit in this behaviour. If you suspect that your child is being bullied or is bullying other children, please get in touch with their Form Tutor, who will work with you to resolve the matter quickly and effectively. The school deals with such issues with sensitivity and confidentiality. All reported cases of bullying will be taken seriously and dealt with in an appropriate manner.