Student leadership develops throughout the school. From the first opportunities to represent and lead others in Primary, through Student Council and ambassador roles in Secondary, to the significant responsibilities undertaken by our Sixth Form student leaders, students are encouraged to participate, contribute ideas and make a positive difference to their community.
Student leadership at Morna is about much more than taking on a role. It is about representing others, accepting responsibility, listening, contributing and turning ideas into action.
It is also one of the clearest ways in which our ethos and values are brought to life. As students progress through the school, leadership gives them practical opportunities to demonstrate the qualities at the heart of MORNA and ASPIRE — becoming increasingly motivated, resilient and independent, while developing respect, empathy, a sense of purpose and responsibility towards others.
Leadership in Primary
Our three school Houses — Tagomago, Conejera and Es Palmador — are named after islands surrounding Ibiza and form an important part of our whole-school community.
Being a member of a House gives children a strong sense of belonging and helps build connections across different year groups. Throughout the year, pupils work together to earn House points through sporting events, teamwork, positive behaviour, progress and individual achievements. These points contribute to friendly competition between the Houses while encouraging children to support and celebrate one another.
Each year, Year 6 pupils have the opportunity to stand for election as House Captains and Vice Captains. Candidates prepare and deliver campaign speeches before pupils vote for the students they feel will best represent their House.
House Captains and Vice Captains take on an important first leadership role, helping to motivate and inspire others, promote team spirit and act as positive ambassadors for both their House and the wider school community.
Student Voice in Secondary
As students move into Secondary, opportunities for leadership and representation broaden.
The Student Council provides a structured way for students across KS3 and KS4 to have a voice in school life. Class Representatives represent the views and ideas of their peers, while KS3 and KS4 Ambassadors take on wider responsibilities across their Key Stages.
Students are encouraged not simply to raise ideas, but to listen to others, work collaboratively and help turn those ideas into meaningful action. These roles provide practical opportunities to develop confidence, communication, organisation, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
As one of our KS3 Ambassadors reflected, being part of the Student Council taught her about working as a team, listening to others and turning ideas into reality.
Leadership in Sixth Form
By Sixth Form, student leadership carries a greater level of responsibility.
Our senior student leadership structure includes the Head Student, Deputy Head Student, Vice Deputy Head Student and Senior Prefects, who work alongside the wider Student Council to represent the student body and contribute to the life and development of the school.
These are meaningful positions of responsibility. The Head Student is expected to act as a role model, provide a bridge between students and staff, represent Morna internally and externally, and help shape student voice and school culture.
Selection is therefore taken seriously. Applicants for senior leadership are asked to consider their vision for the school, how they would support younger students, how they would represent a broad range of student voices and, importantly, how they would turn ideas into achievable outcomes.
The selection process includes a presentation, panel interview and leadership scenario, with particular emphasis placed on emotional intelligence and empathy, communication and listening, organisation, initiative, creativity and problem-solving — and, above all, a commitment to service rather than status.
A Tradition of Student Leadership
Student leadership has a strong history at Morna. In recent years, Valentin, Luis, Claudia, Leonie, Joel and Samaine have each served as Head Student, bringing their own personality, ideas and contribution to the role and representing the student body during their time in Sixth Form.
The 2025–26 academic year was a particularly active one. Head Student Carlie Torres Harwood, supported by Deputy Head Student Marta Roig Riera, Vice Deputy Head Student Luciana Hanson Fletcher, and Senior Prefects Marc Torres Robertson, Hugo Gonzalez Villatoro and Ella Stevens, led a committed and ambitious Student Council team, alongside Year 12 Junior Prefects Evie Henry and Betsy Young.
Having already served on the Student Council for six years, Carlie brought considerable energy and ambition to the Head Student role, working closely with the wider team to expand the reach and impact of student-led initiatives both within Morna and across the wider community.
Together, the Student Council delivered an impressive programme of events and community initiatives, including the Autumn Fair, Christmas Bake Off, Morna Charity Calendar, visits to local elderly care residences and Football Event IV.
Across the year, their projects raised an outstanding €30,435 for local and international charities.
Their work extended beyond fundraising. Students also led environmental and sustainability initiatives and helped raise awareness of Sa Coma, Ibiza's animal protection centre, demonstrating how student leadership can connect school life with the wider island community.
The year was a strong example of what student leadership at Morna can achieve: students working together, taking responsibility, serving others and turning their ideas into meaningful action.
In Their Own Words
The impact of student leadership is perhaps best expressed by the students themselves.
Carlie Torres Harwood, Head Student 2025–26
It is an opportunity not only to make a positive impact within the school, but also to grow in confidence and create memories and experiences that will stay with you long after school life ends.
Marta Roig Riera, Deputy Head Student 2025–26
Marta reflected on leading environmental and sustainability initiatives, raising awareness of Sa Coma and developing her organisation, problem-solving skills and confidence through the experience of taking on leadership responsibilities.
Luciana Hanson Fletcher, Vice Deputy Head Student 2025–26
Luciana described the experience as an opportunity to take responsibility, support other students and help organise events and activities, while developing her leadership, communication, organisation and confidence.
Growing into Leadership
Leadership at Morna grows with our students.
A Year 6 pupil may begin by standing in front of their peers to campaign for House Captain. As they move through Secondary, they may represent their class or Key Stage, contribute to Student Council and take responsibility for initiatives that affect others. By Sixth Form, students can take on senior positions representing the wider student body and helping to shape school life.
At every stage, the aim is the same: to give students genuine opportunities to find their voice, listen to others, take responsibility and discover that they can make a difference.
