Student Life

Leadership

Our Comprehensive 4-year Leadership Program Prepares Students toThrive, Achieve and Lead

Rooted in faith and Benedictine values, our leadership program nurtures strength, empathy and service to others.

Developing the Leadership Potential of Every Girl

At Saint Gertrude, leadership is for every girl—not just a select few. Our goal is to inspire every student to find and confidently use her voice to make a meaningful impact for the greater good of humankind.
 
Beginning in 9th grade, our comprehensive leadership program adds greater levels of complexity as our students mature, culminating with sophisticated problems of ethics, community leadership and philanthropy.

Students are challenged and supported to grow as confident, purpose-driven leaders by:
  • Embracing challenges and finding solutions
  • Collaborating with peers
  • Communicating with confidence
  • Building trust, poise and decision-making skills
  • Motivating and inspiring others to achieve
As a faith-based institution, we believe leadership must be rooted in a well-developed ethical and moral foundation, nurtured by a vision and desire for more justice in the world.

Our unique approach to leadership education prepares our graduates to emerge as well-rounded, resilient leaders, equipped with the confidence that comes from proving to themselves they have what it takes to succeed.
 
Hands-On Leadership Experiences:
  • Song Contest: Every student participates in Song Contest – an a cappella competition between classes and Saint Gertrude’s most cherished tradition for 75 years. Song Contest serves as a leadership lab and is the cornerstone of the leadership journey at Saint Gertrude.
  • Sophomore proposal: Students apply design thinking skills to identify opportunities for improving school life. This experience involves research, analysis and presentation skills.
  • Mentorship: Each junior is paired with a freshman little sister to mentor throughout the next two years.
  • Leadership Committees: Juniors and seniors lead and serve on committees to enrich student life.
  • Internships: Juniors and seniors can work with faculty and staff in areas such as Technology, Social Media and Admissions.

Ella Massie '26

At Saint Gertrude, being a leader does not necessarily mean having a definite leadership position but rather representing the morals and values that our school upholds and supporting others’ contributions. Collaborating during Song Contest, on the sports field, and in the classroom demonstrates our need for a loving sisterhood.

Did you know…

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  • Each Saint Gertrude student attends 24 leadership workshops by the time they graduate. Topics include public speaking, communication, goal setting, conflict resolution, ethical decision making and more.

  • Our students have more than 110 different leadership opportunities over four years.

  • 97% of SGHS students participate in clubs, athletics and co-curricular programs.

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Richmond, VA 23238
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