The purpose of student leadership at Sardis Secondary is to encourage our school to be positive and inclusive and to inspire others to make a difference in the school, community, and world.

Leadership is a project-based course that requires students to actively participate in the organizing of purposeful school and community events, such as assemblies, dances, fundraisers, spirit activities, community events, etc. 

Students complete a binder for each project that they undertake in the course. This is worth 70% of their mark, but is averaged together with an assessment of their leadership skills. Students are evaluated based on four leadership qualities:

1. Commitment
2. Initiative
3. Support for others
4. Communication

The remaining 30% of students' grades is based on participation in class and at events.

Students are given a lot of responsibility to plan major school events, and are expected to represent the school in a positive manner. Students are expected to maintain high standards of behavior in all of their classes and outside of class time.

Mrs. Casey teaches Biology 12, and developed the popular Health and Fitness program at Sardis Secondary. She has been involved in the leadership program for over ten years.

Mr. Sutcliffe teaches both Math and Social Studies, as well as coaching the Junior Rugby Team and creating websites. He has been involved in the leadership program since he came to Sardis Secondary four years ago.

Mr. Zhu (a.k.a the "zookeeper") is one of the vice-principals here at Sardis Secondary. As an administrator, Mr. Zhu makes things happen for leadership and is available during other blocks of time (when Mrs. Casey and Mr. Sutcliffe are teaching) to help out where needed.